Councillor Silas Hays
Email: silas.hays@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
24 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Democracy and Standards Committee - Wednesday 3rd June 2026 6.00 pm
Annual meeting, Council - Thursday 21st May 2026 5.00 pm
Taxi & General Licensing Committee - Tuesday 14th April 2026 6.00 pm
The Taxi & General Licensing Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 14 April 2026. The primary item on the agenda was a review of the taxi and private hire licensing fees, with a proposal for a revised, aligned fee structure. The meeting also included standard procedural items such as apologies for absence and the confirmation of previous minutes.
Council - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 5.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council meeting scheduled for 26 March 2026 was set to cover a range of important topics, including addressing the deteriorating condition of local roads and the effectiveness of highways maintenance funding. Significant time was also allocated to discussing the future of children's services, with reports on the Northamptonshire Children's Trust's annual performance and business plan, as well as the Corporate Parenting Strategy. Additionally, the Council was scheduled to review its Pay Policy Statement and consider changes to political balance and committee places.
Decisions from Meetings
12 decisions · Page 1 of 3
Sustainability Strategy Review
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to focus its limited resources on matters directly benefiting local people and businesses, the council approved the proposal to no longer retain the current targets for achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030 for its own operations and by 2045 for residents and businesses, while continuing to progress the "Sustainability Project," Investors in the Environment accreditation, and annual Sustainability Report.
Recommendations Approved
Re-procurement of a Customer Records Management System
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to re-procure a corporate Customer Records Management system via direct award through the GCloud 14 framework, delegating authority to the Executive Director for Resources to secure the best contract and award it to the provider, with the new contract starting in May 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Harlestone Road affordable housing scheme
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to recommend to Council the establishment of a capital budget and authorize the Director of Communities and Opportunities to conclude the acquisition of land from Vistry Group Limited and enter into a Land and Development Agreement to appoint them as the development partner for the Harlestone Road affordable housing scheme.
Recommendations Approved
Letting of vacant town centre and high street units
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to facilitate the letting of vacant town centre and high street units, the Cabinet endorsed a structured approach to using powers under Part 10 of the Levelling up and Regeneration Act 2023, aiming to revitalize these areas while minimizing costs, risks, and interference with the property market.
Recommendations Approved
Provision of Financial Data
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to approve the sharing of specific financial data with third parties, subject to due diligence and legal agreements, to identify potential efficiencies and savings for the council, while also delegating authority for further data sharing within defined parameters.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 24
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 12