Rufia Ashraf - Councillor for West Northamptonshire ( Dallington Spencer)

Councillor Rufia Ashraf

 Labour  Dallington Spencer

Email: rufia.ashraf@westnorthants.gov.uk

Council: West Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Councillor) Council (Committee Member) Adult Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Diverse Communities Forum Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

33 meetings · Page 3 of 7

Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday 26th June 2025 5.00 pm

West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 26 June 2025 at The Great Hall at The Guildhall, Northampton. The agenda included the presentation of annual reports from overview and scrutiny committees, a review of the council's flag protocol, and a discussion on setting allowances for council members. Councillors were also expected to discuss regional devolution, youth services, and support for children in care.

June 26, 2025
Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 10th June 2025 6.00 pm

The Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on 10 June 2025 to discuss its remit and key priorities, risks, and challenges within its service areas. The committee was also scheduled to discuss its work programme for the upcoming year.

June 10, 2025
Council

Annual meeting, Council - Thursday 15th May 2025 5.00 pm

The West Northamptonshire Council meeting scheduled for 15 May 2025 included the election of a chair and vice-chair, the appointment of a leader, and the allocation of seats to committees based on political balance. Councillors were also expected to note the names of the leaders and deputy leaders of the political groups, as well as the members of the Cabinet.

May 15, 2025
Adult Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Adult Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 19th March 2025 6.00 pm

March 19, 2025
Council

Council - Thursday 13th March 2025 5.00 pm

March 13, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

24 decisions · Page 1 of 5

Integrated Community Equipment Services: Contract variation and re-procurement

From: Cabinet - Thursday 18th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 18, 2025

...to approve an eight-month contract variation for the integrated community equipment services, re-procure the contract for five years with a possible three-year extension, and delegate authority for final procurement decisions.

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

Procurement and Contract Renewal of Insurance Services for West Northamptonshire Council

From: Cabinet - Thursday 18th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 18, 2025

...to ensure uninterrupted insurance coverage and protection, they approved a 12-month extension of existing insurance policies to March 31, 2027, the disaggregation of specific insurances for separate procurement effective April 1, 2026, and the tendering of extended insurance contracts to take effect from April 1, 2027.

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

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 33

Average per Month: 1.4

Decisions Recorded: 24