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 9 of 15
Internal Audit Progress Report
From: Audit and Governance Committee - Monday 29th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 29, 2025
...to note the Internal Audit Progress report attached as Appendix 1 to the report, exercising its duties and responsibilities within its terms of reference for receiving reports from the Internal Audit Service.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies for non-attendance
From: Audit and Governance Committee - Monday 29th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 29, 2025
For Determination
Appointment of Co-Opted Town and Parish Co-Opted Member
From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025
...to fill a vacancy on the Democracy and Standards Committee, Councillor Lora Lawman of Loddington Parish Council was appointed as a co-opted Town and Parish representative for a term ending in May 2029, provided she continues to meet eligibility criteria.
Recommendations Approved
Director of Public Health Annual Report
From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025
...to note the contents and recommendations within the Director of Public Health’s Annual Report 2024-2025, fulfilling a statutory requirement under the 2012 Health and Social Care Act.
Recommendations Approved
Political Balance on Council Committees
From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025
...to ensure compliance with legal and constitutional requirements, the Council approved changes to the political balance on its committees, including a revised allocation of seats to recognised political groups, following the resignation of a councillor.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 16
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 73