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 2 of 5
Extraordinary Meeting of Full Council, Council - Friday 13th March 2026 4.30 pm
The Council was scheduled to discuss options for devolution in West Northamptonshire, a significant topic that could shape the future governance and economic development of the region. The meeting's agenda also included standard procedural items and announcements.
Democracy and Standards Committee - Thursday 12th March 2026 6.00 pm
The Democracy and Standards Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to discuss the annual report, the work programme for the upcoming year, and the recruitment of Independent Persons. The meeting also included an update on the ongoing review of the Council's Constitution.
Budget meeting, Council - Thursday 26th February 2026 5.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council meeting scheduled for Thursday 26 February 2026 was set to focus on the finalisation of the council's budget for the upcoming financial year, including detailed calculations for Council Tax. Alongside the budget, the meeting agenda also included discussions on the Housing Revenue Account budget and its associated medium-term financial plan.
Alcohol & Gambling Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 29th January 2026 10.00 am
The Alcohol & Gambling Licensing Sub-Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for Mangrove Mini Market. The meeting's agenda also included a standard item for the exclusion of the press and public for certain discussions.
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.
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