Sofia Neal-Gonzalez
Council: West Northamptonshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
42 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday 20th November 2025 6.00 pm
The Audit and Governance Committee of West Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on 20 November 2025 to discuss internal and external audit reports, the council's pension fund, risk management, and governance matters. The committee will also review its work programme. Some of the information to be discussed is considered exempt, and the committee will decide whether to exclude the press and public while it is discussed.
Cabinet - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 pm
West Northamptonshire Council's Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including housing management, budget adjustments for the Market Square project, and several annual reports related to safeguarding and education. The Cabinet approved a phased approach to bring housing services management back into the council, an increase to the Market Square capital budget, and the adoption of a policy statement for supporting children unable to attend school.
Cabinet - Monday 13th October 2025 6.00 pm
At a meeting of the West Northamptonshire Council Cabinet, members approved a new Family Help Strategy, endorsed an updated approach to locality-based prevention, and approved several service plans related to health protection and enforcement. The Cabinet also agreed to exclude the press and public to discuss the restoration of property for service use.
Decisions from Meetings
140 decisions · Page 16 of 28
St James Depot: Appointment of Contractor for Remedial Works and Delivery Strategy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th February 2025 6.00 pm - February 11, 2025
...to facilitate the redevelopment of the St James Depot site, they authorized the appointment of a contractor for remedial works and approved a delivery strategy for a residential scheme, including authorizing the Director of Communities and Opportunities to enter into a Development Agreement with a preferred development partner.
Recommendations Approved
Budget for demolition of non-functional buildings
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th February 2025 6.00 pm - February 11, 2025
...to allocate a capital budget of £1.076 million for demolishing vacant buildings identified in a report, authorize the creation of further demolition budgets up to £2 million, and empower the Assistant Director Assets & Environment to procure demolition works.
Recommendations Approved
West Northamptonshire Postal Services Procurement
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th February 2025 6.00 pm - February 11, 2025
...to ensure continued mail services, including invoices, the Cabinet authorised the Executive Director Place, Economy & Environment, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, to procure a new hybrid print and electronic solution for outgoing mail and allied services, including awarding the contract to the chosen provider.
Recommendations Approved
Award of contracts for the treatment of residual waste and Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) Services
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th February 2025 6.00 pm - February 11, 2025
...to award three separate contracts for the treatment of residual waste, the provision of Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) services, and the provision of a delivery point for dry mixed recyclables and residual waste collected in the South area.
Recommendations Approved
Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) Update Report
From: Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 22nd January 2025 6.00 pm - January 22, 2025
...to endorse the progress made in accordance with the RIPA framework and the plans for training of Authorising Officers.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 42
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 140