Leader confirms Cabinet change

07 January 2026

The Leader of West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has confirmed a change to the authority’s Cabinet.

WNC has a Cabinet of 10 senior councillors, including the Leader, Cllr Mark Arnull, who is chosen by Full Council and then appoints his remaining nine members from among the controlling political administration, which is currently Reform UK. Cabinet members are each responsible for a specific portfolio area of services and meet regularly to decide the strategic management and direction of the Council.

Cllr Arnull has confirmed that Cllr Kathryn Shaw has stepped down from the position of Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Education. The position will be filled by Cllr Arnull on an interim basis until a new Cabinet appointment is confirmed.

“I would like to thank Kathryn for her contributions to the children’s, families and education portfolio during the formative months of our new administration as we continue to progress our work in making our area the best place to live, work and thrive.”Cllr Mark Arnull, Leader of West Northamptonshire Council