Councillor Bill McElhinney
Email: bill.mcelhinney@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
40 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Annual Council, Council - Thursday 21st May, 2026 6.00 pm
Extraordinary meeting, Council - Wednesday 18th March, 2026 6.00 pm, NEW
The Council met on Wednesday 18 March 2026 to discuss the potential creation of a Foundation Strategic Authority for Northamptonshire. The meeting also included provisions for public participation and councillor questions.
Council - Thursday 5th March, 2026 6.00 pm
The Council meeting on 05 March 2026 saw the approval of changes to political balance on committees, ensuring representation aligns with the council's current makeup following recent member changes. Key decisions also included the approval of the Corporate Parenting Strategy, a vital framework for supporting children in care and care-experienced young people, and the adoption of the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27, a statutory requirement for transparency in council remuneration.
Budget Council, Council - Thursday 19th February, 2026 10.00 am
North Northamptonshire Council convened for a Budget Council meeting on Thursday, 19 February 2026, where key financial decisions were made, including the approval of the General Fund Final Budget for 2026-27, the Housing Revenue Account Final Budget for 2026-27, and the Treasury Management Strategy. The meeting also saw the approval of changes to political balance on council committees.
Decisions from Meetings
129 decisions · Page 25 of 26
Notifications of requests to address the meeting
From: Licensing and Appeals Committee - Monday 11th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 11, 2024
...to note that no requests to address the meeting had been received.
For Determination
Approval of the minutes of the meeting held on 4 March 2024
From: Licensing and Appeals Committee - Monday 11th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 11, 2024
...to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 4 March 2024, with the correction of removing Councillor Wilkes' name from the list of attendees.
For Determination
Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan 2024/25
From: Council - Thursday 17th October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 17, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Motions on Notice
From: Council - Thursday 17th October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 17, 2024
...to approve motions urging the government to reverse its decision to block Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners not receiving benefits and to provide information and funding to North Northamptonshire Council regarding the potential impact of removing VAT exemptions on private school fees.
No
Political Balance on Council Committees
From: Council - Thursday 17th October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 17, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 40
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 129