Stuart Timmiss

...to update members on the financial position of the Council and ensure that the Authority complies with its financial regulations, the Cabinet noted the forecast outturn position for 2025-26 and associated risks, the deliverability assessment of savings, the Treasury Management update, and delegated authority to the Executive Director, Finance to apply budget virements.

...the Cabinet noted the latest capital monitoring position for the General Fund and HRA, noted the new capital schemes and changes to the Capital Programme since the approved budget position considered by Council in February 2025, and approved the Capital Budget requests outlined in appendix B.

...to comply with new procurement legislation, the council approved the implementation of an Open Framework for Home to School Transport procurement, delegating authority to the Executive Director of Place to update its terms and conditions.

...to enable the construction of 18 affordable homes at the former Ecton Brook Care Home site, the Cabinet approved the Housing Revenue Account Capital Budget and Development Appraisal, delegated authority for contractor appointment and land transfer, and agreed in principle to accept a reduced land value.

...the Cabinet noted the content of the One West Northamptonshire Plan – Performance Report Q1 2025-26, which provided an overview of the council's performance metrics against its priorities for the period of April to the end of June 2025.