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)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

12 meetings · Page 2 of 3

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
Democracy and Standards Committee Committee Member

Democracy and Standards Committee - Monday 18th August, 2025 7.00 pm

The Democracy and Standards Committee met to discuss a community governance review, appoint a co-opted member to the committee, and appoint members to the Independent Remuneration Panel and to the role of Independent Persons. The committee approved the timetable for the Community Governance Review 2025-26, recommended the appointment of Councillor Lora Lawman to the committee, recommended the appointment of five members to the Independent Remuneration Panel, and recommended the appointment of three Independent Persons.

August 18, 2025
Employment Committee Committee Member

Employment Committee - Thursday 7th August, 2025 7.00 pm

The Employment Committee of North Northamptonshire Council convened to discuss and approve recommendations regarding the selection and appointment of a permanent Director of Transformation & Strategy. They also approved the minutes from their meeting held on 8 January 2025, and a funding uplift for domestic abuse services. A sub-committee was established to manage the selection process for the Director of Transformation & Strategy.

August 07, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

June 26, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Councillor Questions

From: Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm - January 22, 2026

...the recommendations presented regarding Councillor Questions received on 22 January 2026 were approved.

Recommendations Approved

Independent Remuneration Panel - Review of Members Scheme of Allowances

From: Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm - January 22, 2026

...the Council rejected the recommendation for a 1.5% increase and backdating of member allowances, while approving changes to the structure and payment of Special Responsibility Allowances, keeping mileage and subsistence unchanged, and adopting the LGA model parental leave policy.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 12

Average per Month: 1.2

Decisions Recorded: 56