Councillor Jon Humberstone
Email: jon.humberstone@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
18 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Democracy and Standards Committee - Monday 20th April, 2026 7.00 pm
Extraordinary meeting, Council - Wednesday 18th March, 2026 6.00 pm, NEW
The Council is scheduled to consider a significant proposal regarding the creation of a Foundation Strategic Authority for Northamptonshire. This would involve submitting an Expression of Interest to the government, aiming to secure benefits associated with devolution. The meeting will also include opportunities for public participation and councillor questions.
Council - Thursday, 5 March 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Council met on Thursday 5 March 2026 and approved a new Corporate Parenting Strategy, a Pay Policy Statement for 2025/26, and changes to political balance on committees. The Council also noted the Northamptonshire Children's Trust Business Plan and Annual Report, and rejected a motion concerning contaminated land.
Council - Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 10.00 am
North Northamptonshire Council convened for a Budget Council meeting on Thursday, 19 February 2026, where the primary focus was the approval of the General Fund Final Budget for 2026-27, the Medium-Term Financial Plan, and the Capital Programme. Key decisions included the setting of Council Tax levels, with an approved increase of 2.99% for the core council tax and an additional 2% for the Adult Social Care precept, resulting in an average Band D Council Tax of £1,918.23. The Housing Revenue Account Budget for 2026/27 was also approved, including a 4.8% increase in dwelling rents.
Decisions from Meetings
67 decisions · Page 13 of 14
Confirmation of Executive Appointments
From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025
...to note the Executive appointments and portfolio responsibilities made by the Leader of the Council for the year 2025/26, assigning specific councillors to roles such as Finance, Education, Highways, and Health.
Recommendations approved
Apologies for Absence
From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Outside Bodies Appointments
From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025
Recommendations approved
Committee Membership and Appointment of Chairs/Vice Chairs of Committees
From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025
...to ensure political balance, the council approved proportionality rules, noted political group appointments to the governance structure, received nominations and made appointments for chairs and vice chairs, noted the Monitoring Officer's delegated authority for in-year committee membership changes, delegated authority to the Monitoring Officer to commence recruitment for independent positions, and delegated authority to the Monitoring Officer to update the Constitution to reflect these changes.
Recommendations approved
Returning Officer Report
From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 18
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 67