Councillor Jim Hakewill
Email: jim.hakewill@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
31 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Council - Thursday 11th December, 2025 6.00 pm
The upcoming North Northamptonshire Council meeting will address key issues including the adoption of a new Corporate Plan, approval of the Corporate Parenting Board's annual report, and proposed changes to council tax premiums. Councillors will also discuss the Youth Justice Plan, the Local Council Tax Support Scheme, and a Community Governance Review.
Council - Thursday 30th October, 2025 6.00 pm
North Northamptonshire Council met to discuss the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan, and to agree changes to the political balance on council committees. The council approved the recommendations set out in the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan 2024/25, and also approved changes to political balance on its committees.
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.
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.
Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 26th August, 2025 7.00 pm
The Corporate Scrutiny Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met to discuss the council's financial performance, key performance indicators, and budget timeline. The committee approved recommendations for future reports to include benchmarking data, explanations for red-rated indicators[^1], and links between performance outcomes and resource allocation. They also recommended that officers arrange an informal workshop on draft budget proposals in early 2026.
Decisions from Meetings
84 decisions · Page 11 of 17
Whistleblowing Policy
From: Audit and Governance Committee - Monday 24th February, 2025 2.00 pm - February 24, 2025
...to note the planned review of the Whistleblowing Policy, receive a draft revision upon completion, and provide comments to assist with future assurances.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies for non-attendance
From: Audit and Governance Committee - Monday 24th February, 2025 2.00 pm - February 24, 2025
...to note the apologies for non-attendance from Councillors Jonathan Ekins, Richard Levell, and Russell Roberts, as well as the Assistant Director of Finance & Strategy.
For Determination
Budget 2025-26 and Medium-Term Financial Plan
From: Budget Council, Council - Thursday 20th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Capital Programme Report 2025-2029
From: Budget Council, Council - Thursday 20th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Budget 2025-26 and Medium-Term Financial Plan Proposals
From: Budget Council, Council - Thursday 20th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 31
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 84