Councillor Eddie McDonald

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.

Budget Executive, Executive - Tuesday 10th February, 2026 10.00 am

The Executive of North Northamptonshire Council met on Tuesday 10 February 2026 to approve the council's final budget for 2026-27, including a council tax increase, and to adopt the Housing Revenue Account budget and Treasury Management Strategy. The meeting confirmed a balanced budget for the upcoming financial year, which includes significant investment in adult social care and children's services, alongside a 4.99% council tax increase. The Housing Revenue Account budget was also approved, proposing a 4.8% rent increase in line with government policy, and the Treasury Management Strategy was endorsed to ensure prudent financial management.

Children's Trust Joint Committee - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 11.00 am

The Children's Trust Joint Committee met on Wednesday 28 January 2026 to approve the Northamptonshire Children's Trust Business Plan for 2026/27 to 2028/29 and to note the Trust's 2025/26 forecast position and savings. The committee also approved recommendations regarding the Northamptonshire Children's Trust Business Plan 2026/27 - 2028/29 and the 2026/27 Contract Sum, Savings and Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP).

Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm

The Council of North Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 22 January 2026, approving recommendations from a Corporate Peer Challenge progress review, a revised scheme for councillors' allowances, and the municipal timetable for 2026/27. The council also approved changes to its planning committee arrangements.

Executive - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 10.00 am

The Executive of North Northamptonshire Council approved a four-year contract for the procurement of waste and recycling containers and adopted an updated Highway Network Management Plan. They also agreed to proceed with the development of a town centre masterplan for Wellingborough, followed by Kettering, and decided to prepare the new Local Plan under the Government's revised development plan system.