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
55 decisions · Page 9 of 11
School Capital Expansion - Delegated Procurement
From: This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025
...to delegate authority for procurement, negotiation, awarding, and contracting related to school expansions at Millbrook Junior School and the initial design phase of Stanton Cross Secondary School, and noted the proposed changes to funding and required funding agreements.
For Determination
Capital Outturn 2024/25 - Provisional Outturn as at Period 12
From: This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025
...to note the provisional capital outturn for 2024/25, approve a year-end budget adjustment, note budget reallocations within the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account, approve capital carry forwards into 2025/26, and note the proposed funding for the General Fund program.
Recommendations Approved
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy 2025-2028 and Amendment to the Resolution to Replace the Current Four Hackney Carriage Zones with a Single North Northamptonshire Council Zone
From: This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025
... they agreed to sections 5, 10, 11 (regarding vehicle inspections), 12 (regarding license transfers), and 16 (regarding fees) of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy 2025-2028, noted the updated policy, recommended its adoption by the Council, and delegated authority to postpone the single NNC hackney carriage zone commencement to September 1, 2025, if needed for the Department for Transport to confirm new byelaws.
Recommendations Approved
Ward Member Empowerment Fund
From: This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025
...to implement the revised Ward Member Empowerment Fund Policy, which includes a ward-based approach to funding and streamlined application processes, and delegated authority to the Director of Law and Governance to make operational changes and conduct annual reviews.
Recommendations Approved
Efficiency Review
From: This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 12
Average per Month: 0.9
Decisions Recorded: 55