Gavin Beales - Councillor for North Northamptonshire (Brickhill and Queensway)

Councillor Gavin Beales

Reform UK Brickhill and Queensway

Email: gavin.beales@northnorthants.gov.uk

Council: North Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Democracy and Standards Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Employment Committee (Committee Member) Scrutiny Management Board (Committee Member) Corporate Scrutiny Committee (Vice-Chair) Licensing and Appeals Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

25 meetings · Page 1 of 5

Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 6.00 pm

May 21, 2026, 6:00 pm
Scrutiny Management Board Committee Member

Scrutiny Management Board - Monday, 11 May 2026 - 7.00 pm

May 11, 2026, 7:00 pm
Democracy and Standards Committee Committee Member

Democracy and Standards Committee - Monday, 20 April 2026 - 7.00 pm

April 20, 2026, 7:00 pm
Corporate Scrutiny Committee Vice-Chair

Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 7 April 2026 - 7.00 pm

April 07, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

March 18, 2026, 6:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

87 decisions · Page 5 of 18

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

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

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

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

Review & Harmonisation of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Fees and Charges

From: Licensing and Appeals Committee - Tuesday 20th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 20, 2026

...the committee approved a new methodology for calculating taxi licensing fees and charges, considered consultation outcomes, and set the fees and charges that will apply from January 26, 2026, to the end of March 2027.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 25

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 87