Councillor Helen Harrison

The Corporate Scrutiny Committee approved the minutes of its meeting held on 29 June 2026. The committee also noted the council's performance for the 2025/26 financial year and requested senior representatives from North Northamptonshire Children's Trust to attend the next meeting to discuss its financial position. The committee further noted progress on developing the T20 Project Framework and provided feedback for its refinement, and noted the Corporate Scrutiny Work Programme for 2026/27.

The Corporate Scrutiny Committee decided to approve recommendations for the Corporate Scrutiny Work Programme 2026/27 on 18 August 2026. The committee noted the work programme as it relates to their remit.

The Corporate Scrutiny Committee decided to approve recommendations regarding the indicative budget timeline and scrutiny process for 2027/28 on 18 August 2026. The committee noted the proposed timeline, commented on the Scrutiny Task and Finish Panel Scoping Document and the budget setting arrangements for the Children's Trust, and recommended the draft timeline and areas for the 2027/28 scrutiny process to the Executive.

The Corporate Scrutiny Committee decided to approve recommendations on 18/08/2026. The committee noted the council's performance for Q1 2026/27 and requested the Chief Executive write to the Ministry of Justice regarding the financial and practical impact of young people being remanded into local authority care.

The Council of North Northamptonshire Council rejected three motions on 16 July 2026. The first motion requested an exception to flag flying policy to raise the Ukrainian flag on Ukraine Independence Day. The second motion called for the development of a High Street Revival Policy, establishment of a High Street Renewal Taskforce, and creation of a public register of long-term empty commercial properties. The third motion urged engagement with independent highways experts and neighbouring authorities regarding the impact of proposed developments on infrastructure.