Councillor Chris McGiffen
Email: chris.mcgiffen@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
20 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Annual Council, Council - Thursday 21st May, 2026 6.00 pm
Executive - Tuesday 17th March, 2026 10.00 am
The Executive of North Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to consider a range of important policy updates and procurement decisions. Key discussions are expected to include the Highway Asset Management Policy and Strategy, the procurement of a Garden Waste Disposal Contract, and updates on the Housing Revenue Account.
Council - Thursday 5th 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.
Decisions from Meetings
118 decisions · Page 3 of 24
Political Balance on Council Committees
From: Council - Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 10.00 am - February 19, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Strategy
From: Budget Executive, Executive - Tuesday 10th February, 2026 10.00 am - February 10, 2026
...recommended the proposals on to the Council for approval, including the Treasury Management Policy, Strategy Statement and Prudential Indicators for 2026-27, the MRP Policy, the Investment Strategy, and the delegation of treasury management responsibilities to the Section 151 Officer.
Recommendations Approved
General Fund Final Budget 2026-27, Medium-Term Financial Plan and Capital Programme 2026 to 2030
From: Budget Executive, Executive - Tuesday 10th February, 2026 10.00 am - February 10, 2026
...to recommend for approval to Council the General Fund Final Budget for 2026-27, the Medium-Term Financial Plan, and the Capital Programme for 2026 to 2030, which includes a 2.99% increase in core Council Tax and a 2% increase for the Adult Social Care Precept.
Recommendations Approved
Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Final Budget 2026-27 and Medium-Term Financial Plan
From: Budget Executive, Executive - Tuesday 10th February, 2026 10.00 am - February 10, 2026
...recommend for approval to Council the Housing Revenue Account Final Budget for 2026-27, an increase in dwelling rents of 4.8% for 2026-27, and the Housing Revenue Account Medium-Term Financial Plan for 2027/28 to 2030/31.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Peer Challenge - Progress Review
From: Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm - January 22, 2026
... accepted the findings of the Local Government Association Peer Challenge Progress Review report and noted the ongoing progress detailed in the action plan, while also noting the inclusion of recommendations and further actions within the Council’s Annual Delivery Plan.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 20
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 118