Steve Geary - Councillor for North Northamptonshire ( St Peter)

Councillor Steve Geary

 Green Party  St Peter

Email: steve.geary@northnorthants.gov.uk

Council: North Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Audit and Governance Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny (Committee Member) Health Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

15 meetings · Page 1 of 3

Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday 11th December, 2025 6.00 pm

The upcoming North Northamptonshire Council meeting will address key issues including the adoption of a new Corporate Plan, approval of the Corporate Parenting Board's annual report, and proposed changes to council tax premiums. Councillors will also discuss the Youth Justice Plan, the Local Council Tax Support Scheme, and a Community Governance Review.

December 11, 2025
Audit and Governance Committee Committee Member

Audit and Governance Committee - Monday 1st December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee convened to discuss internal audit plans, risk management, and policies for fraud prevention and whistleblowing, and approved the recommendations that were put forward.

December 01, 2025
Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee convened to discuss educational outcomes, inclusion, and the progress of children in care. The committee approved recommendations for improving educational standards, supporting inclusive practices, and enhancing support for vulnerable students. They also reviewed and approved the committee's work programme for the coming year.

November 25, 2025
Health Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Health Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The North Northamptonshire Council Health Scrutiny Committee met to discuss winter preparedness, and safeguarding adults, and to review the committee's work plan. The committee approved recommendations related to winter preparedness, the Northamptonshire Safeguarding Adults Board annual report, and the health scrutiny work plan.

November 18, 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

Decisions from Meetings

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Whistleblowing Policy

From: Audit and Governance Committee - Monday 1st December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 01, 2025

...it noted the review and planned updates to the Whistleblowing Policy and agreed to provide feedback on the policy prior to its adoption.

Recommendations Approved

Internal Audit Development Plan 2026/227

From: Audit and Governance Committee - Monday 1st December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 01, 2025

...to note the proposed approach to developing the Internal Audit plan for 2026/27.

Recommendations Approved

External Audit IT 2024/25

From: Audit and Governance Committee - Monday 1st December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 01, 2025

...it noted the key findings of the external IT audit report for 2024/25, which included recommendations for improvements to IT general controls and highlighted areas where assurance could not be provided.

Recommendations Approved

Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy and Anti-Bribery Policy

From: Audit and Governance Committee - Monday 1st December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 01, 2025

...the committee approved the updated Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy and the Anti-Bribery Policy.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 15

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 64