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 reviewed the draft budget for 2026/27 and the General Fund budget update report. The committee also approved the minutes from their previous meeting and noted the scrutiny work plan.
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 1 of 24
Corporate Scrutiny Work Plan
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Monday 26th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 26, 2026
...the Corporate Scrutiny Work Plan, as it relates to the committee, be noted.
Recommendations Approved
General Fund Draft Budget Update Report 2026-27
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Monday 26th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 26, 2026
...to note the updated draft General Fund and Dedicated School Grant budget positions for 2026/27 as presented in the attached report.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of Meeting held on 21st October 2025
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Monday 26th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 26, 2026
...to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 21st October 2025 as a correct record and to be signed by the Chair.
Recommendations Approved
2026/27 Draft Budget - Final Scrutiny
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Monday 26th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 26, 2026
...to consider the Draft Budget 2026-27, Medium-Term Financial Plan, Capital Programme 2026-2030, and Housing Revenue Account Draft Budget 2026-27, making appropriate recommendations for the Executive, and noting the draft report from the Budget Scrutiny Panel.
Recommendations Approved
Review of Planning Committee Arrangements
From: Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm - January 22, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 35
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 119