Councillor Helen Howell

The Scrutiny Management Board approved the Scrutiny Annual Report 2025/26 on 24 August 2026. The Board agreed that the recommendation tracker should inform the Scrutiny Annual Report for 2026/27, including measures of recommendations made, accepted, and implemented, along with their outcomes.

The Scrutiny Management Board approved the establishment of a Task and Finish Panel to scrutinise the Highways Maintenance Contract on 24 August 2026. The panel will comprise nine members from the Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee and the Corporate Scrutiny Committee. The panel's findings and recommendations will be reported to the Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee and then to the Executive, and resident engagement will be included from the outset.

The Scrutiny Management Board reviewed and approved the updated Scrutiny Work Programme for 2026/27 on 24 August 2026. The Board considered adding items from the Executive Forward Plan for pre-scrutiny. The approved work programme will be communicated to the four Scrutiny Committees for management at their next meetings.

The Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council decided on 19/08/2026 to note Councillor D Brackebury's declaration of interest. Councillor Brackebury stated familiarity with the site of Plot 5 Haldens Parkway, Thrapston, and confirmed an open mind.

The Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council resolved to close the meeting at 8.05pm on 19 August 2026. There was no further business.