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)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee Councillor

Call In Hearing, Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 19th August 2025 7.00 pm

The Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened to address a call-in regarding a cabinet decision on the Sustainability Strategy Review. Councillor Rosie Humphreys initiated the call-in, supported by several other councillors, to enable scrutiny of the implications of resolutions endorsed by the cabinet on 16 July 2025. The committee was scheduled to consider whether to refer the decision back to the cabinet, refer the matter to the full council, or take no further action.

August 19, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm

The West Northamptonshire Council Cabinet was scheduled to meet to discuss a range of topics, including the Sustainability Strategy Review, the Public Health Framework, affordable housing, and the Estates Strategy.

July 16, 2025
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

Decisions from Meetings

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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: 35

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 24