Councillor Paul Brooke

Licensing and Appeals Committee - Tuesday 20th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Licensing and Appeals Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met on Tuesday 20 January 2026 to discuss and approve new fees and charges for hackney carriage and private hire licensing. The committee resolved to approve the proposed fees and charges, which will be implemented from 26 January 2026 to the end of March 2027.

Licensing Panel - Thursday 15th January, 2026 11.30 am

The Licensing Panel of North Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 15 January 2026 and refused an application for a private hire driver licence. The decision was made after considering the applicant's fitness to hold the licence, taking into account undisclosed convictions.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 15th January, 2026 9.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 15 January 2026 to review the premises licence for Zara's Kitchen in Wellingborough and two personal licences. The committee approved recommendations for all three items.

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.

Planning Committee - Wednesday 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The North Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee met to discuss three planning applications, including a controversial proposal to modify an agreement for retail provision at the Stanton Cross development. The committee refused the modification to the Stanton Cross agreement, but approved the applications for a house extension in Raunds and a classroom replacement at Millbrook Junior School in Kettering, subject to conditions and further review.