Sarah Hall

Council Officer

Budget meeting, Council - Thursday 26th February 2026 5.00 pm

The Council meeting scheduled for Thursday 26 February 2026 was set to address the local authority's financial plans for the upcoming year, including the final budget and medium-term financial plan. Discussions were also scheduled regarding the Housing Revenue Account budget and the calculation of Council Tax.

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Monday, 16 February 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council met on Monday 16 February 2026 to discuss a range of financial and service-related matters. Key topics included the monitoring of revenue and capital expenditure for the 2025-26 financial year, the finalisation of the 2026-27 budget and medium-term financial plan, and the admission arrangements for primary schools for the 2027 intake. The Cabinet was also scheduled to consider the Adult Social Care Local Account, which outlines the council's strategy for this vital service.

Democracy and Standards Committee Officer

Democracy and Standards Committee - Thursday 29th January 2026 6.00 pm

The Democracy and Standards Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on Thursday 29 January 2026 to discuss a range of governance and conduct-related matters. Key agenda items included an update on the review of the council's constitution, a report on member code of conduct complaints and the recruitment of independent persons, and a discussion on proposed changes to election recharges for parish and town councils. The committee was also set to receive an update on national reforms to the standards and conduct framework for local authorities.

Audit and Governance Committee Officer

Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 21st January 2026 6.00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to review the progress of internal and external audits, receive updates on governance matters, and consider the committee's work programme. The meeting's agenda included discussions on internal audit progress, external audit findings, and a governance update, alongside the review of the committee's work programme.

Council Officer

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

The Council met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss the West Northamptonshire Local Plan and the appointment of key officers. The meeting's agenda included a report seeking approval to consult on a draft of the West Northamptonshire Local Plan, which outlines the council's plans for development, protection of areas, and policies for determining planning applications up to 2043. Additionally, the council was scheduled to consider the appointment of a Monitoring Officer and a Chief Officer.