Councillor Julie Lumsden
Email: julie.lumsden@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
17 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Children's, Young Person & Education Scrutiny Committee of North Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to consider the allocation of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) and plans for pupil place provision. The committee will also receive updates on initiatives supporting care-experienced young people.
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.
Health Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 5th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Health Scrutiny Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 5th February 2026 to discuss the performance and availability of General Practice and dental services. The committee reviewed current performance data, identified areas for improvement, and made recommendations for future action.
Decisions from Meetings
66 decisions · Page 6 of 14
Minutes of the Meeting held on 8th September 2025
From: Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 25, 2025
...to approve the minutes of their meeting held on 8th September 2025 as a correct record, to recommend regular monitoring updates on Family Hubs, and to request a regular monitoring update on attendance, elective home education, and alternative provision be added to their work plan.
Recommendations Approved
Children, Young Person & Education Scrutiny Committee - Work Programme
From: Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 25, 2025
...to note the Scrutiny Work Plan as it relates to the Children’s, Young Persons and Education Scrutiny Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Analysis of 2025 Educational Outcomes
From: Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 25, 2025
...to support the continued improvement of educational standards, particularly in local authority-maintained settings, through the Education Improvement Framework, and to request measurable improvement targets for all key stages and vulnerable groups with annual progress updates.
Recommendations Approved
Educational Inclusion and Partnerships
From: Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 25, 2025
...to note the findings of a report on educational inclusion and partnerships, support the development of a targeted improvement plan, endorse the continued implementation of the Alternative Provision plan, support collaborative work to improve attendance and reduce exclusions, and request a further update in 12 months to evaluate progress.
Recommendations Approved
Northamptonshire Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2024-25
From: Health Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025
...to recommend receiving a mid-year progress update on strategic priorities and measurable outcomes, a briefing on responses to self-neglect cases, and an evaluation of engagement effectiveness in the next annual report from the Northamptonshire Safeguarding Adults Board.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 17
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 66