Richard Butler - Councillor for West Northamptonshire (Brackley)

Councillor Richard Butler

Reform UK Brackley Cabinet Member for Highways & Transport

Email: richard.butler@westnorthants.gov.uk

Council: West Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Senior Appointments Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

23 meetings · Page 1 of 5

Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel Committee Member

Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Wednesday 4th February 2026 12.30 pm

February 04, 2026, 12:30 pm
Council Committee Member

Extraordinary Meeting of Full Council, Council - Monday 19th January 2026 5.00 pm

The Council met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss the proposed West Northamptonshire Local Plan and the appointment of key officers. The meeting's agenda included a significant item regarding the approval to consult on a draft of the West Northamptonshire Local Plan, which outlines the council's strategy for development, housing, and environmental protection up to 2043. Additionally, the council was scheduled to consider the appointment of a Monitoring Officer and a Chief Officer.

January 19, 2026, 5:00 pm
Cabinet CANCELLED Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday 15th January 2026 6.00 pm

January 15, 2026, 6:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Monday 22nd December 2025 6.00 pm

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on 22 December 2025 to discuss the 2026-27 draft budget and medium-term financial plan, along with financial monitoring reports and asset transactions. They will also discuss the performance of the One West Northamptonshire Plan and a shared services print contract.

December 22, 2025
Senior Appointments Committee Committee Member

Senior Appointments Committee - Monday 8th December 2025 9.00 am

The Senior Appointments Committee of West Northamptonshire Council convened to discuss the appointment of a new Chief Executive, who also holds the statutory role of Head of Paid Service. The meeting was scheduled to take place over two days.

December 08, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Policing Finance Update

From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 4th December 2025 12.30 pm - December 04, 2025

...the Panel noted the Policing Finance Update.

Recommendations Approved

Fire and Rescue Authority Finance Update

From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 4th December 2025 12.30 pm - December 04, 2025

...the Panel noted the Fire and Rescue Authority Finance Update, which included a projected net overspend of £443k for the current year due to increased firefighter costs and inflation.

Recommendations Approved

Operation of Enabling Services

From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 4th December 2025 12.30 pm - December 04, 2025

...the Panel welcomes the progress made by Enabling Services in Northamptonshire.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 23

Average per Month: 2.3

Decisions Recorded: 76