Wendy Brackenbury - Councillor for North Northamptonshire (Thrapston)

Councillor Wendy Brackenbury

Conservative Party Thrapston

Email: wendy.brackenbury@northnorthants.gov.uk

Council: North Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee (North) Democracy and Standards Committee Council (Committee Member) EAP Future Communities EAP Connected Communities Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny (Committee Member) Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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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
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
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
Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee Member

Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny - Monday 8th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Children, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), Family Hubs, and school attendance issues in North Northamptonshire. The committee noted positive developments in MASH and the continued focus on early intervention. Members also requested regular updates on the effectiveness and impact of Family Hubs, and on attendance, elective home education and alternative provision.

September 08, 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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Director of Public Health Annual Report

From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025

...to note the contents and recommendations within the Director of Public Health’s Annual Report 2024-2025, fulfilling a statutory requirement under the 2012 Health and Social Care Act.

Recommendations Approved

Motions on Notice

From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025

...to withdraw Motion 1, approve Motions 2 and 6, and reject Motions 3, 4, 5, and 7, thereby approving the recommendations associated with these motions.

Recommendations Approved

Political Balance on Council Committees

From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025

...to ensure compliance with legal and constitutional requirements, the Council approved changes to the political balance on its committees, including a revised allocation of seats to recognised political groups, following the resignation of a councillor.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment to the Independent Remuneration Panel for the Scheme of Members Allowances

From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025

...to establish an Independent Remuneration Panel, comprised of Mr. Luke Bacon, Mr. Chris Davison, Mr. Gerard Dempsey, Mr. Craig Ellis, and Ms. Sue Watts, to determine future allowances for council members, with appointments lasting until the annual meeting in May 2030, and delegated authority to the Monitoring Officer to fill vacancies and arrange reviews.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 52

Average per Month: 2.3

Decisions Recorded: 96