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.
18 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 2 April 2026 - 6.30 pm
Council - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 18 March 2026. The primary item for discussion is the potential creation of a Foundation Strategic Authority for Northamptonshire, which would involve submitting an Expression of Interest to the government. The meeting will also include opportunities for public participation through statements and questions.
Council - Thursday, 5 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.
Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee met on Tuesday 3rd March 2026, endorsing a new Speed Management Policy and providing feedback on the draft Housing Services Asset Management Strategy. The committee also agreed to add a joint scrutiny panel on highways to its work programme.
Decisions from Meetings
74 decisions · Page 5 of 15
Independent Remuneration Panel - Review of Members Scheme of Allowances
From: Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm - January 22, 2026
...the Council rejected the recommendation for a 1.5% increase and backdating of member allowances, while approving changes to the structure and payment of Special Responsibility Allowances, keeping mileage and subsistence unchanged, and adopting the LGA model parental leave policy.
Recommendations Approved
Municipal Timetable 2026/27
From: Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm - January 22, 2026
...the Municipal Timetable for 2026/2027 was approved to ensure timely planning of meeting dates.
Recommendations Approved
Review of Planning Committee Arrangements
From: Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm - January 22, 2026
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
Councillor Questions
From: Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm - January 22, 2026
...the recommendations presented regarding Councillor Questions received on 22 January 2026 were approved.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 18
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 74