Simon Fairhall - Councillor for North Northamptonshire ( Oundle)

Councillor Simon Fairhall

 Liberal Democrats  Oundle

Email: simon.fairhall@northnorthants.gov.uk

Council: North Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Democracy and Standards Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Employment Committee (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

10 meetings · Page 1 of 2

Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday 11th December, 2025 6.00 pm

The North Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss and formally adopt the Corporate Plan, review the Corporate Parenting Board's annual report, and consider the Youth Justice Plan. Councillors will also discuss council tax support schemes, premiums for empty properties, and a community governance review.

December 11, 2025
Democracy and Standards Committee Committee Member

Democracy and Standards Committee - Thursday 13th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Democracy and Standards Committee met to discuss a Community Governance Review, updates to the Code of Conduct, and the national picture regarding ethical standards. The committee approved the terms of reference for a Community Governance Review for the whole area of North Northamptonshire and noted updates to the Code of Conduct and the national picture.

November 13, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday 30th October, 2025 6.00 pm

North Northamptonshire Council met to discuss the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan, and to agree changes to the political balance on council committees. The council approved the recommendations set out in the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan 2024/25, and also approved changes to political balance on its committees.

October 30, 2025
Democracy and Standards Committee Committee Member

Additional Meeting, Democracy and Standards Committee - Monday 29th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Democracy and Standards Committee met to discuss and approve recommendations to North Northamptonshire Council regarding updates to the council's constitution. Councillors agreed to recommend the updated constitution to the full council, with amendments, for final approval and adoption. The committee also approved the minutes of the previous meeting and noted that there were no declarations of interest from members.

September 29, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm

At a meeting on 3 September 2025, North Northamptonshire Council discussed a range of issues, including public health, the appointment of independent persons, and political balance on council committees. Councillors approved the Director of Public Health’s annual report, the establishment of an Independent Remuneration Panel, and a scheme for the enrolment of Honorary Aldermen and Alderwomen. They also voted on several motions, approving those related to planning committees and business rates, while rejecting motions concerning a planning issue in Loddington/Cransley, service harmonisation and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

September 03, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Community Governance Review 2025/26 - Terms of Reference

From: Democracy and Standards Committee - Thursday 13th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 13, 2025

...to recommend to full Council the adoption of the terms of reference for a Community Governance Review for the whole district of North Northamptonshire.

Recommendations Approved

National Picture

From: Democracy and Standards Committee - Thursday 13th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 13, 2025

...to note the national picture update regarding ethical standards and councillor conduct, and to consider any resulting actions to promote these standards within North Northamptonshire.

Recommendations Approved

Code of Conduct Complaints - Update

From: Democracy and Standards Committee - Thursday 13th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 13, 2025

...the updates regarding code of conduct complaints, trends, and further work to support high ethical standards were noted.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 10

Average per Month: 1.3

Decisions Recorded: 43