Councillor Sally Keeble

... the construction of a storage and distribution building with ancillary office floorspace (Use Class B8) with associated infrastructure works, drainage, access arrangements, internal roads, HGV and car parking, and hard and soft landscaping at Zone A DIRFT was approved, subject to conditions.

... the Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire approved, subject to conditions and completion of a Section 106 Agreement, the construction, operation, and decommissioning of a renewable biomethane gas generation facility with associated infrastructure on land to the West of A43 Buckingham Road, Evenley, NN13 5GH.

...to recommend to the Council a Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2026-2027 with no changes from the previous year.

...to update members on the financial position of the Council and ensure that the Authority complies with its financial regulations, the Cabinet noted the forecast outturn position for 2025-26 and associated risks, the deliverability assessment of savings, the Treasury Management update, and delegated authority to the Executive Director, Finance to apply budget virements.

...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.