Councillor Richard Butler
Email: richard.butler@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
19 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Senior Appointments Committee - Monday 8th December 2025 9.00 am
The Senior Appointments Committee of West Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet to discuss the appointment of a new Chief Executive, who will also be the Head of Paid Service[^2]. The meeting will also cover standard agenda items such as apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and any urgent business.
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 4th December 2025 12.30 pm
The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel were scheduled to meet to discuss police governance reform, the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner's public safety plan, and the operation of enabling services. Updates on fire and police finances were also scheduled, as well as a review of the panel's work programme.
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.
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 27th November 2025 10.00 am
The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel met to discuss the response of Danielle Stone, the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) to a recent Court of Appeal judgement regarding the Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police. The panel scrutinised the PFCC's discharge of her statutory functions in response to the judgement. A recommendation was made and approved that the panel should have the opportunity to see and comment on the scope and terms of reference for the PFCC's independent review before they are finalised.
Senior Appointments Committee - Monday 24th November 2025 2.00 pm
The Senior Appointments Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on Monday 24 November 2025. Councillor Mark Arnull, Leader of the Council and Leader of the Reform UK Group, was scheduled to chair the meeting. The agenda included an item to exclude the press and public from the meeting.
Decisions from Meetings
62 decisions · Page 13 of 13
WNC (Car Cruising) Public Spaces Protection Order 2025
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd June 2025 6.00 pm - June 03, 2025
...to make a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for three years to address anti-social vehicle-related activities, such as car cruising, throughout West Northamptonshire.
Recommendations Approved
Provision of Support Service to support people with a history of rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping accommodated at Oasis House
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd June 2025 6.00 pm - June 03, 2025
...to recommission a support provider for 3 years 6 months, with a possible one-year extension, to deliver services at Oasis House for people with a history of or at risk of rough sleeping, starting October 1, 2025, and authorized the Director of Housing and Communities to commence the tender process.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 19
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 62