Jim Hakewill - Councillor for North Northamptonshire ( Rothwell and Mawsley)

Councillor Jim Hakewill

 Independent  Rothwell and Mawsley

Email: jim.hakewill@northnorthants.gov.uk

Council: North Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Employment Committee Council (Committee Member) Audit and Governance Committee Corporate Scrutiny Committee (Chair)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

31 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Council Committee Member

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.

December 11, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

October 30, 2025
Corporate Scrutiny Committee 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
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
Corporate Scrutiny Committee Chair

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.

August 26, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Minutes of Meeting held on 26th August 2025

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

...to approve the minutes of the Corporate Scrutiny Committee meeting held on August 26th, 2025, as a correct record.

Recommendations Approved

Political Balance on Council Committees

From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025

...to ensure compliance with legal and constitutional requirements, the Council approved changes to the political balance on its committees, including a revised allocation of seats to recognised political groups, following the resignation of a councillor.

Recommendations Approved

Motions on Notice

From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025

...to withdraw Motion 1, approve Motions 2 and 6, and reject Motions 3, 4, 5, and 7, thereby approving the recommendations associated with these motions.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment of Co-Opted Town and Parish Co-Opted Member

From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025

...to fill a vacancy on the Democracy and Standards Committee, Councillor Lora Lawman of Loddington Parish Council was appointed as a co-opted Town and Parish representative for a term ending in May 2029, provided she continues to meet eligibility criteria.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment to the Independent Remuneration Panel for the Scheme of Members Allowances

From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025

...to establish an Independent Remuneration Panel, comprised of Mr. Luke Bacon, Mr. Chris Davison, Mr. Gerard Dempsey, Mr. Craig Ellis, and Ms. Sue Watts, to determine future allowances for council members, with appointments lasting until the annual meeting in May 2030, and delegated authority to the Monitoring Officer to fill vacancies and arrange reviews.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 31

Average per Month: 1.3

Decisions Recorded: 84