Councillor Paul Brooke
Email: paul.brooke@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
42 meetings · Page 8 of 9
Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny - Monday 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm
The Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee met to discuss Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) in North Northamptonshire, including challenges, opportunities, and budgetary pressures. The committee also reviewed its purpose, responsibilities, and forward work programme. They recommended a future paper to monitor the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) High Needs Block (HNB) performance and requested an update on readiness for the Ofsted/CQC re-inspection due by November 2025.
Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday 14th July, 2025 10.00 am
The Licensing Sub-Committee convened to review the premises licence for Corby Europe Shop, and ultimately decided to revoke the licence. The review was prompted by concerns raised by Northamptonshire Police regarding the prevention of crime and disorder, specifically related to the sale of illicit tobacco products at the shop. Councillor Barbara Jenney was appointed Chair for the sub-committee.
Planning Committee - Wednesday 9th July, 2025 7.00 pm
The North Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee was scheduled to meet on 9 July 2025 to consider planning applications for a change of use in Wellingborough, a tourist accommodation development at Rockingham Forest Park, and a hybrid application for a storage and distribution unit and employment park in Thrapston.
Council - Thursday 26th June, 2025 6.00 pm
The North Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 26 June 2025 to discuss several key issues, including the adoption of a new Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy, the replacement of the Adults Social Care System, and changes to the political balance on council committees. Councillors were also expected to consider three motions related to the Gypsy & Traveller Local Plan, an Everyone Matters Campaign
, and business rates for town centre businesses. The meeting was also set to include public participation and councillor questions.
Planning Committee - Wednesday 25th June, 2025 7.00 pm
Here is a summary of the items scheduled for discussion at the North Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee meeting on 25 June 2025.
Decisions from Meetings
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Committee update report (if any)
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Close of meeting
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Election of Vice-Chair until the end of the 2025/26 municipal year
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Application NW/25/00360/FUL - 301 Grendon Road, Earls Barton
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
Recommendations Approved
To receive the minutes of the meeting held on 11 February 2026
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 42
Average per Month: 3.0
Decisions Recorded: 157