Paul Hanson
Council: West Northamptonshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
50 meetings · Page 1 of 10
West Northamptonshire Schools Forum - Monday 8th December 2025 2.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Schools Forum is scheduled to meet to discuss school and early years funding for 2026-27, including the outcomes of recent consultations. Members will also consider a new policy statement regarding education for children unable to attend school. Additionally, the forum will receive updates on Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) monitoring and high needs provision.
Council - Thursday 27th November 2025 5.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025 at The Guildhall, Northampton. The agenda included discussion of the Local Government Pension Scheme, the Youth Justice Plan, changes to committee places, and a new public mortuary. Councillors were also expected to discuss motions on rural road safety, family support, blue badges[^2] and digital IDs.
Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 3.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council's Strategic Planning Committee convened on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, to discuss and decide on two major planning applications in Harpole. Both applications, concerning land at Norwood Farm and land north west of Upper High Street, were approved in line with officer recommendations, subject to conditions.
Democracy and Standards Committee - Thursday 13th November 2025 6.00 pm
The Democracy and Standards Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss proposed amendments to the council's constitution, review the constitution, and review the committee's work programme.
Decisions from Meetings
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Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2026-2027
From: Cabinet - Thursday 18th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 18, 2025
...to recommend to the Council a Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2026-2027 with no changes from the previous year.
Recommendations Approved
One West Northamptonshire Plan - Performance Report Q1 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Thursday 18th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 18, 2025
...the Cabinet noted the content of the One West Northamptonshire Plan – Performance Report Q1 2025-26, which provided an overview of the council's performance metrics against its priorities for the period of April to the end of June 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Report of the Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - scrutiny review of support for foster carers in West Northamptonshire
From: Cabinet - Thursday 18th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 18, 2025
... to consider the report and recommendations of the Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee scrutiny review of support for foster carers in West Northamptonshire and to give its formal response at a subsequent meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Ecton Brook Affordable Housing Development
From: Cabinet - Thursday 18th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 18, 2025
...to enable the construction of 18 affordable homes at the former Ecton Brook Care Home site, the Cabinet approved the Housing Revenue Account Capital Budget and Development Appraisal, delegated authority for contractor appointment and land transfer, and agreed in principle to accept a reduced land value.
Recommendations Approved
Home to School Transport Procurement Framework
From: Cabinet - Thursday 18th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 18, 2025
...to comply with new procurement legislation, the council approved the implementation of an Open Framework for Home to School Transport procurement, delegating authority to the Executive Director of Place to update its terms and conditions.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 50
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 168