Councillor Rebecca Breese

...the West Northamptonshire Council Estates Strategy, as detailed in the report and Appendix 1, was approved.

...to approve the sharing of specific financial data with third parties, subject to due diligence and legal agreements, to identify potential efficiencies and savings for the council, while also delegating authority for further data sharing within defined parameters.

...to commence a joint competitive procurement process with North Northamptonshire Council for Safe Accommodation and Support Services for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, starting April 4th, 2026, for a period of three years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions, and delegated authority for contract award and related actions to the Director of Housing and Communities.

...to re-procure a corporate Customer Records Management system via direct award through the GCloud 14 framework, delegating authority to the Executive Director for Resources to secure the best contract and award it to the provider, with the new contract starting in May 2026.

...to recommend to Council the establishment of a capital budget and authorize the Director of Communities and Opportunities to conclude the acquisition of land from Vistry Group Limited and enter into a Land and Development Agreement to appoint them as the development partner for the Harlestone Road affordable housing scheme.