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)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Corporate Scrutiny Committee Vice-Chair

Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 21st October, 2025 7.00 pm

The Corporate Scrutiny Committee for North Northamptonshire Council met on Tuesday 21 October 2025, at Corby Cube.

October 21, 2025
Democracy and Standards Committee Committee Member

Additional Meeting, Democracy and Standards Committee - Monday 29th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Democracy and Standards Committee met to discuss and approve recommendations to North Northamptonshire Council regarding updates to the council's constitution. Councillors agreed to recommend the updated constitution to the full council, with amendments, for final approval and adoption. The committee also approved the minutes of the previous meeting and noted that there were no declarations of interest from members.

September 29, 2025
Scrutiny Management Board Committee Member

Scrutiny Management Board - Monday 22nd September, 2025 7.00 pm

At a meeting of the North Northamptonshire Council's Scrutiny Management Board, Councillor Trevor Conway was appointed chair, the Scrutiny Executive Protocol was approved, the Scrutiny Development Plan was approved, and the Scrutiny Work Programme for 2025/26 was approved. Apologies were received from Councillor Helen Howell.

September 22, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm

At a meeting on 3 September 2025, North Northamptonshire Council discussed a range of issues, including public health, the appointment of independent persons, and political balance on council committees. Councillors approved the Director of Public Health’s annual report, the establishment of an Independent Remuneration Panel, and a scheme for the enrolment of Honorary Aldermen and Alderwomen. They also voted on several motions, approving those related to planning committees and business rates, while rejecting motions concerning a planning issue in Loddington/Cransley, service harmonisation and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

September 03, 2025
Democracy and Standards Committee Committee Member

Democracy and Standards Committee - Monday 18th August, 2025 7.00 pm

The Democracy and Standards Committee met to discuss a community governance review, appoint a co-opted member to the committee, and appoint members to the Independent Remuneration Panel and to the role of Independent Persons. The committee approved the timetable for the Community Governance Review 2025-26, recommended the appointment of Councillor Lora Lawman to the committee, recommended the appointment of five members to the Independent Remuneration Panel, and recommended the appointment of three Independent Persons.

August 18, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Community Governance Review 2025/26 - Terms of Reference

From: Democracy and Standards Committee - Thursday 13th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 13, 2025

...to recommend to full Council the adoption of the terms of reference for a Community Governance Review for the whole district of North Northamptonshire.

Recommendations Approved

National Picture

From: Democracy and Standards Committee - Thursday 13th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 13, 2025

...to note the national picture update regarding ethical standards and councillor conduct, and to consider any resulting actions to promote these standards within North Northamptonshire.

Recommendations Approved

Code of Conduct Complaints - Update

From: Democracy and Standards Committee - Thursday 13th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 13, 2025

...the updates regarding code of conduct complaints, trends, and further work to support high ethical standards were noted.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 14

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 53