Councillor Chris Kellett

...to ensure compliance with legal and constitutional requirements, the Council approved changes to the political balance on its committees, including a revised allocation of seats to recognised political groups, following the resignation of a councillor.

...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.

...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.

...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.

... the minutes of the meeting held on the 29th July 2025 were approved as a correct record and would be signed by the Chair.