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.
35 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Monday 26th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Corporate Scrutiny Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met on Monday 26 January 2026 to review the draft budget for 2026-27 and the Corporate Scrutiny Work Plan. The committee approved recommendations relating to the minutes of the previous meeting, the draft General Fund budget update, and the final scrutiny of the 2026/27 draft budget.
Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 22 January 2026, approving a revised scheme for members' allowances and a new municipal timetable for the upcoming year. The council also accepted the findings of a Corporate Peer Challenge progress review and agreed to a single Planning Committee structure.
Council - Thursday 11th December, 2025 6.00 pm
During the meeting of North Northamptonshire Council, held on 11 December 2025, councillors approved the Corporate Parenting Board Annual Report 2024-25, the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan 2025-26, and the terms of reference for a Community Governance Review. They also agreed to introduce council tax premiums for long-term empty properties and second homes, and set the council tax base for 2026/27.
Audit and Governance Committee - Monday 1st December, 2025 2.00 pm
The Audit and Governance Committee convened to discuss internal audit plans, risk management, and policies for fraud prevention and whistleblowing, and approved the recommendations that were put forward.
Council - Thursday 30th October, 2025 6.00 pm
North Northamptonshire Council met to discuss the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan, and to agree changes to the political balance on council committees. The council approved the recommendations set out in the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan 2024/25, and also approved changes to political balance on its committees.
Decisions from Meetings
119 decisions · Page 9 of 24
Appointment to the Independent Remuneration Panel for the Scheme of Members Allowances
From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025
...to establish an Independent Remuneration Panel, comprised of Mr. Luke Bacon, Mr. Chris Davison, Mr. Gerard Dempsey, Mr. Craig Ellis, and Ms. Sue Watts, to determine future allowances for council members, with appointments lasting until the annual meeting in May 2030, and delegated authority to the Monitoring Officer to fill vacancies and arrange reviews.
Recommendations Approved
Finance Activity Report - Quarter 1
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 26th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 26, 2025
...the Corporate Scrutiny Committee noted the Finance Activity Report – Quarter 1, requested a detailed update on directorate-level recovery plans, demand pressures, and updated financial forecasting, and asked for a summary of corporate risks relating to finance in future reports.
Recommendations Approved
Performance Indicator Report 2025/26 (Period 3 - June / Q1)
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 26th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 26, 2025
...the Corporate Scrutiny Committee of North Northamptonshire noted the Performance Indicator Report for 2025/26 (Period 3 - June / Q1), requested the inclusion of specific data and narratives in future reports, and scheduled a spotlight session on customer service performance.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of Meeting held on 29th July 2025
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 26th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 26, 2025
... the minutes of the meeting held on the 29th July 2025 were approved as a correct record and would be signed by the Chair.
Recommendations Approved
Indicative Budget Timeline and Scrutiny Process 2026/27
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 26th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 26, 2025
...to inform the Executive of the indicative budget timeline for 2026/27, the committee noted the timeline and scrutiny process, requested an informal member workshop on draft budget proposals, and recommended that future budget reports clearly show the impact of proposals on service performance and strategic priorities.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 35
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 119