Chris Munday - Councillor for North Northamptonshire ( Croyland and Swanspool)

Councillor Chris Munday

 Reform UK  Croyland and Swanspool

Email: chris.munday@northnorthants.gov.uk

Council: North Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Democracy and Standards Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny (Committee Member) Employment Committee (Chair) Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Employment Subcommittee (Committee Member) Health Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Democracy and Standards Committee Committee Member

Democracy and Standards Committee - Monday 18th August, 2025 7.00 pm

The Democracy and Standards Committee met to discuss a community governance review, appoint a co-opted member to the committee, and appoint members to the Independent Remuneration Panel and to the role of Independent Persons. The committee approved the timetable for the Community Governance Review 2025-26, recommended the appointment of Councillor Lora Lawman to the committee, recommended the appointment of five members to the Independent Remuneration Panel, and recommended the appointment of three Independent Persons.

August 18, 2025
Employment Committee Chair

Employment Committee - Thursday 7th August, 2025 7.00 pm

The Employment Committee of North Northamptonshire Council convened to discuss and approve recommendations regarding the selection and appointment of a permanent Director of Transformation & Strategy. They also approved the minutes from their meeting held on 8 January 2025, and a funding uplift for domestic abuse services. A sub-committee was established to manage the selection process for the Director of Transformation & Strategy.

August 07, 2025
Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee Member

Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny - Monday 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee met to discuss Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) in North Northamptonshire, including challenges, opportunities, and budgetary pressures. The committee also reviewed its purpose, responsibilities, and forward work programme. They recommended a future paper to monitor the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) High Needs Block (HNB) performance and requested an update on readiness for the Ofsted/CQC re-inspection due by November 2025.

July 14, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday 26th June, 2025 6.00 pm

The North Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 26 June 2025 to discuss several key issues, including the adoption of a new Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy, the replacement of the Adults Social Care System, and changes to the political balance on council committees. Councillors were also expected to consider three motions related to the Gypsy & Traveller Local Plan, an Everyone Matters Campaign , and business rates for town centre businesses. The meeting was also set to include public participation and councillor questions.

June 26, 2025
Democracy and Standards Committee

Democracy and Standards Committee - Monday 16th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Democracy and Standards Committee met to discuss its terms of reference and work programme, and to re-establish the Constitutional Working Group. The committee approved the terms of reference and work programme, and voted to re-establish the Constitutional Working Group. The membership and chair of the Constitutional Working Group will be agreed outside of the meeting in consultation with the groups.

June 16, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Virtual School Head Annual Report 2024/2025

From: Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 25, 2025

...to request an update in 12 months with clear metrics and timelines regarding the Virtual School Head Annual Report 2024/2025, and to share best practice/learning across the Council and with external partners.

Recommendations Approved

Educational Inclusion and Partnerships

From: Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 25, 2025

...to note the findings of a report on educational inclusion and partnerships, support the development of a targeted improvement plan, endorse the continued implementation of the Alternative Provision plan, support collaborative work to improve attendance and reduce exclusions, and request a further update in 12 months to evaluate progress.

Recommendations Approved

Children, Young Person & Education Scrutiny Committee - Work Programme

From: Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 25, 2025

...to note the Scrutiny Work Plan as it relates to the Children’s, Young Persons and Education Scrutiny Committee.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of the Meeting held on 8th September 2025

From: Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 25, 2025

...to approve the minutes of their meeting held on 8th September 2025 as a correct record, to recommend regular monitoring updates on Family Hubs, and to request a regular monitoring update on attendance, elective home education, and alternative provision be added to their work plan.

Recommendations Approved

Analysis of 2025 Educational Outcomes

From: Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 25, 2025

...to support the continued improvement of educational standards, particularly in local authority-maintained settings, through the Education Improvement Framework, and to request measurable improvement targets for all key stages and vulnerable groups with annual progress updates.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 16

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 65