Agenda item

Cabinet Members each highlighted the salient points of their reports. Members made comments and asked questions and the following points were raised:

·       Nobody could have predicted the cost-of-living crisis; the Council was fortunate to have a contingency, and it was noted that at the time of the budget, opposition Members commented that it was not needed.

·       New schools were being built to accommodate the increasing number of children in West Northamptonshire.

·       Progress was being made with the Children’s Trust and the Council was awaiting the Ofsted report.

·       Civic events (including the proclamation of King Charles III) were open to all WNC Members.

·       There was currently no completion date for the Dallington social housing project.

·       The Billing Road cycle scheme was off the agenda; alternative schemes were being looked into.

·       The Flood Team was undergoing recruitment.

·       There was a new Highways Team, although it was currently experiencing staffing pressures.

·       Work on the Waste Strategy would commence before the end of the year.

·       It was suggested that a new bus operator in the town was needed.

RESOLVED:

Council noted the Cabinet Member Reports and the decision records from 12^th July 2022 and 13^th September 2022.