Councillor Stewart Tolley
Email: stewart.tolley@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
19 meetings · Page 2 of 4
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 - 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.
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.
Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 1st December 2025 6.00 pm
The Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including a review of the Housing Allocation Scheme, the future management of council housing stock, and services for children and young people. The committee was also scheduled to review its work programme and consider proposals for future scrutiny reviews.
Council - Thursday 27th November 2025 5.00 pm
The council of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025, in The Great Hall at The Guildhall, Northampton.
Decisions from Meetings
6 decisions · Page 1 of 2
Admission arrangements for Community and Voluntary Controlled West Northamptonshire schools for 2027 intakes
From: Cabinet - Monday, 16 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026
...approved the reduction in Published Admission Numbers for Boothville and Roade Primary Schools, the addition of Harlestone Manor parish to Harlestone Primary School's linked area, and an increase in Harlestone Primary School's Published Admission Number for the 2027 intakes.
Recommendations Approved
Revenue Monitoring - Period 9 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Monday, 16 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026
...noted the forecast outturn position for 2025-26 and associated risks, the deliverability assessment of savings requirements, approved aged debt write-offs, and the Treasury Management update.
Recommendations Approved
Capital Monitoring - Period 9 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Monday, 16 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026
...noted the latest capital monitoring position for the General Fund and HRA, acknowledged new and changed capital schemes, and approved an HRA Capital Budget virement.
Recommendations Approved
Adult Social Care Local Account (Adult Social Care Strategy)
From: Cabinet - Monday, 16 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026
... approved the coproduction events for The Big Conversation
and the approach of the Local Account as the Council's Adult Social Care Strategy, with a further consideration of the proposed Local Account in the Autumn following coproduction.
Recommendations Approved
Final HRA and Capital Budget 2026-27
From: Cabinet - Monday, 16 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026
...the HRA revenue budget for 2026-27 was approved at £71.7m, with average rents and service charges increasing by 4.8%, alongside a capital programme for 2026-27 to 2030-31 and a Memorandum of Understanding with MHCLG for the LAHF R4 programme.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 19
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 6