Councillor Andy Sims
Email: andy.sims@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
16 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Audit and Governance Committee - Monday, 20 April 2026 - 2.00 pm
Extraordinary meeting, Council - Wednesday 18th March, 2026 6.00 pm, NEW
The Council is scheduled to consider a significant proposal regarding the creation of a Foundation Strategic Authority for Northamptonshire. This would involve submitting an Expression of Interest to the government, aiming to secure benefits associated with devolution. The meeting will also include opportunities for public participation and councillor questions.
Council - Thursday, 5 March 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Council met on Thursday 5 March 2026 and approved a new Corporate Parenting Strategy, a Pay Policy Statement for 2025/26, and changes to political balance on committees. The Council also noted the Northamptonshire Children's Trust Business Plan and Annual Report, and rejected a motion concerning contaminated land.
Audit and Governance Committee - Monday, 23 February 2026 - 2.00 pm
The Audit and Governance Committee of North Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to discuss the annual review of significant partnerships, the draft financial statement of accounts for 2024/25, and the Anti-Money Laundering Policy. The committee was also set to receive updates on the Auditors' Annual Report and the Internal Audit Progress Report.
Decisions from Meetings
73 decisions · Page 13 of 15
Apologies for non-attendance
From: Audit and Governance Committee - Monday 16th June, 2025 2.00 pm - June 16, 2025
For Determination
Internal Audit Strategy
From: Audit and Governance Committee - Monday 16th June, 2025 2.00 pm - June 16, 2025
...to approve the Internal Audit Strategy for the period 2025-2028, which outlines the framework for enhancing the effectiveness and delivery of the North Northamptonshire Council Internal Audit service.
Recommendations Approved
Members' Declarations of Interest
From: Audit and Governance Committee - Monday 16th June, 2025 2.00 pm - June 16, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Internal Audit Annual Report 2024 - 2025
From: Audit and Governance Committee - Monday 16th June, 2025 2.00 pm - June 16, 2025
...to note the Annual Internal Audit Report and Opinion for 2024/25, which provided a Moderate Assurance
opinion on the Council's control environment.
Recommendations Approved
Election of Chair of North Northamptonshire Council
From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025
...that Councillor Helen Campbell would be the Chair of the North Northamptonshire Council for the municipal year 2025/2026.
Recommendations approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 16
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 73