Councillor Barry O'Brien
Email: barry.obrien@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
12 meetings · Page 1 of 3
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.
Council - Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 10.00 am
North Northamptonshire Council convened for a Budget Council meeting on Thursday, 19 February 2026, where the primary focus was the approval of the General Fund Final Budget for 2026-27, the Medium-Term Financial Plan, and the Capital Programme. Key decisions included the setting of Council Tax levels, with an approved increase of 2.99% for the core council tax and an additional 2% for the Adult Social Care precept, resulting in an average Band D Council Tax of £1,918.23. The Housing Revenue Account Budget for 2026/27 was also approved, including a 4.8% increase in dwelling rents.
Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 22 January 2026, approving recommendations from a Corporate Peer Challenge progress review, a revised scheme for councillors' allowances, and the municipal timetable for 2026/27. The council also approved changes to its planning committee arrangements.
Decisions from Meetings
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Replacement Adults Social Care System
From: Council - Thursday 26th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
North Northamptonshire Council Housing Strategy 2025 to 2030
From: This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025
... the Executive approved the North Northamptonshire Housing Strategy 2025-2030 and delegated authority to the Executive Director Adults, Health Partnerships and Housing, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to progress with the strategy and its objectives.
Recommendations Approved
Budget Forecast 2024-25 at Period 12 (Draft Outturn)
From: This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025
...it noted the forecast outturn position for the General Fund, Housing Revenue Account, and Dedicated Schools Grant for 2024/25, approved transfers to and from various General Fund reserves, approved the inclusion of certain 2024/25 underspends in the 2025/26 Budget, delegated authority for non-material changes to the draft outturn, and noted the assessment of the 2024/25 General Fund savings proposals.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Outturn Report - 2024-25
From: This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Company Governance
From: This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025
...to improve governance of Council-owned companies, the Executive approved the establishment of a Shareholder Committee, delegated authority to the Director of Law and Governance for service level agreements with wholly owned companies, and delegated authority to the Director of Law and Governance to amend the Council’s Constitution accordingly.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 12
Average per Month: 0.9
Decisions Recorded: 55