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.
33 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Monday 26th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Corporate Scrutiny Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met on Monday 26 January 2026 to review the draft budget for 2026-27 and the Corporate Scrutiny Work Plan. The committee approved recommendations relating to the minutes of the previous meeting, the draft General Fund budget update, and the final scrutiny of the 2026/27 draft budget.
Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 22 January 2026, approving a revised scheme for members' allowances and a new municipal timetable for the upcoming year. The council also accepted the findings of a Corporate Peer Challenge progress review and agreed to a single Planning Committee structure.
Council - Thursday 11th December, 2025 6.00 pm
During the meeting of North Northamptonshire Council, held on 11 December 2025, councillors approved the Corporate Parenting Board Annual Report 2024-25, the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan 2025-26, and the terms of reference for a Community Governance Review. They also agreed to introduce council tax premiums for long-term empty properties and second homes, and set the council tax base for 2026/27.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
101 decisions · Page 14 of 21
Internal Audit Progress Report
From: Audit and Governance Committee - Monday 24th February, 2025 2.00 pm - February 24, 2025
...to note the Internal Audit progress report and consider the main issues arising from it, including key findings from seven finalized audit reports, progress on the 2024/25 audit plan, and an external quality assessment of the internal audit service.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the meeting held on 25th November 2024 to be signed by the chair as a true record
From: Audit and Governance Committee - Monday 24th February, 2025 2.00 pm - February 24, 2025
...to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 25 November 2024, with the chair signing them as a true record, subject to Councillor Levell's concerns regarding the approval of the last three sets of accounts without an audit opinion.
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
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
Budget 2025-26 and Medium-Term Financial Plan
From: Budget Council, Council - Thursday 20th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 33
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 101