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, 3 June 2026 - 6.00 pm
Taxi & General Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 14 April 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Taxi and General Licensing Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Tuesday 14 April 2026 and approved a new, aligned fee structure for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire licences. The committee also discussed the financial details behind the proposed fees and the impact of national operators on the local trade.
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 2 of 3
Asset Transactions
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to authorize a series of asset transactions, including disposals, registrations, and acquisitions of land in various locations, as well as the creation of a capital budget for property acquisitions and noting potential future sales and acquisitions.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement of Delivery Partner for Warm Homes: Local Grant
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to deliver the Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme, the Director of Communities and Opportunities was authorized to procure a delivery partner using a Dynamic Purchasing System or Framework and to negotiate and award a contract to the chosen partner.
Recommendations Approved
Affordable Housing Acquisition
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to increase the provision of Council-owned housing, the Cabinet approved the acquisition of affordable housing properties in Brackley, subject to due diligence and the Chief Finance Officer's approval, and delegated authority to relevant officers to negotiate and complete the acquisition.
Recommendations Approved
Public Health Framework 2025-27
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to ensure complete awareness and transparency around the usage of the Public Health Grant, they approved the adoption of the refreshed Public Health Framework 2025-27 and noted that any spend above £500k, deemed a key decision, would be recommended to Cabinet for approval.
Recommendations Approved
West Northamptonshire Council Estates Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...the West Northamptonshire Council Estates Strategy, as detailed in the report and Appendix 1, was approved.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 24
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 12