Councillor David Baker
Email: david.baker@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
10 meetings · Page 1 of 2
Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 16th December, 2025 7.00 pm
Council - Thursday 11th December, 2025 6.00 pm
The upcoming North Northamptonshire Council meeting will address key issues including the adoption of a new Corporate Plan, approval of the Corporate Parenting Board's annual report, and proposed changes to council tax premiums. Councillors will also discuss the Youth Justice Plan, the Local Council Tax Support Scheme, and a Community Governance Review.
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.
Audit and Governance Committee - Monday 29th September, 2025 2.00 pm
The Audit and Governance Committee met to discuss the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) and Housing Ombudsman Service (HOS) Annual Report, and the Internal Audit Progress Report. The committee approved the recommendations of both reports, and also approved the minutes of the meeting held on 18 August 2025.
Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 23rd September, 2025 6.30 pm, NEW
The Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met on 23 September 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including fire safety, cemetery regulations, transport, and community involvement in planning. The committee scrutinised a draft housing fire safety policy, provided feedback on proposed cemetery regulations, discussed the development of a local transport plan, and considered a revised statement of community involvement.
Decisions from Meetings
39 decisions · Page 3 of 8
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
Honorary Alderman and Honorary Alderwoman Arrangements
From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025
...to recognise and celebrate the eminent service of past councillors, the Council approved a scheme for the enrolment of Honorary Aldermen and Honorary Alderwomen and directed the Monitoring Officer to begin the nomination process.
Recommendations Approved
Motions on Notice
From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025
...to withdraw Motion 1, approve Motions 2 and 6, and reject Motions 3, 4, 5, and 7, thereby approving the recommendations associated with these motions.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Co-Opted Town and Parish Co-Opted Member
From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025
...to fill a vacancy on the Democracy and Standards Committee, Councillor Lora Lawman of Loddington Parish Council was appointed as a co-opted Town and Parish representative for a term ending in May 2029, provided she continues to meet eligibility criteria.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment to Role of Independent Persons - Standards
From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025
...it approved the appointment of Mark Bate, Claire Tilley, and Jessica Slater as Independent Persons for a two-year term, with a possible extension, and authorized the Monitoring Officer to appoint an Independent Person from another local authority if needed.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 10
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 39