Councillor David Baker

Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 6.00 pm

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.

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.

Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 4th February, 2026 6.30 pm, NEW

The Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee met on Wednesday 04 February 2026 to discuss the Community Safety Partnership Plan 2026-2029, future leisure management options, and the draft Housing Tenant Engagement and Influence Strategy 2026-2029. Key decisions included noting the Community Safety Partnership Plan and endorsing further work on future leisure management options, while the draft Housing Tenant Engagement and Influence Strategy was presented for information.