Paul Hanson

Council Officer

Budget meeting, Council - Thursday 26th February 2026 5.00 pm

The Council meeting scheduled for Thursday 26 February 2026 was set to address the local authority's financial plans for the upcoming year, including the final budget and medium-term financial plan. Discussions were also scheduled regarding the Housing Revenue Account budget and the calculation of Council Tax.

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Monday, 16 February 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council met on Monday 16 February 2026 to discuss a range of financial and service-related matters. Key topics included the monitoring of revenue and capital expenditure for the 2025-26 financial year, the finalisation of the 2026-27 budget and medium-term financial plan, and the admission arrangements for primary schools for the 2027 intake. The Cabinet was also scheduled to consider the Adult Social Care Local Account, which outlines the council's strategy for this vital service.

Local Pension Board Officer

Local Pension Board - Thursday 5th February 2026 2.00 pm

The Local Pension Board of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to discuss a range of governance and financial reports, including the Pension Fund Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for 2024-25. Other key topics included updates on the Governance and Compliance Report, a proposed Communication Plan, and a reviewed Conflicts of Interest Policy.

West Northamptonshire Schools Forum Officer

West Northamptonshire Schools Forum - Tuesday 3rd February 2026 2.00 pm

The West Northamptonshire Schools Forum was scheduled to discuss the financial performance of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for the 2025-26 academic year, alongside proposals for High Needs Budgets and Early Years Funding for 2026-27. The meeting also included updates on the SEND Sufficiency Strategy and the Council's School Organisation Plan.

Democracy and Standards Committee Officer

Democracy and Standards Committee - Thursday 29th January 2026 6.00 pm

The Democracy and Standards Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on Thursday 29 January 2026 to discuss a range of governance and conduct-related matters. Key agenda items included an update on the review of the council's constitution, a report on member code of conduct complaints and the recruitment of independent persons, and a discussion on proposed changes to election recharges for parish and town councils. The committee was also set to receive an update on national reforms to the standards and conduct framework for local authorities.