Councillor Leon Gibbs

Scrutiny Management Board - Monday 16th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Scrutiny Management Board of North Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on Monday 16 March 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on tools for assessing and prioritising scrutiny work, as well as the council's work programme for 2025-26.

Council - Thursday 5th 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.

Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 3rd March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee met on Tuesday 3rd March 2026, endorsing a new Speed Management Policy and providing feedback on the draft Housing Services Asset Management Strategy. The committee also agreed to add a joint scrutiny panel on highways to its work programme.

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.