The Executive of North Northamptonshire Council scheduled a meeting for 17 June 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including financial performance, licensing, housing, and school expansions. The meeting was scheduled to begin at 10:00 am, but was delayed until 11:00 am.

The following topics were scheduled for discussion:

• North Northamptonshire Council Housing Strategy 2025 to 2030 The Executive were scheduled to consider the North Northamptonshire Council Housing Strategy 2025-2030, a document framed around four priority objectives: building new homes, improving existing housing stock, preventing homelessness, and supporting independent living. The strategy was developed using a co-production model, including input from council members, staff, tenants, voluntary agencies, and strategic partners. The Democratic Services agenda notes that 67.46% of respondents to a consultation supported the four priorities of the draft housing strategy. The strategy also considers the Big50 future vision and the council's statutory duties as set out in the Homeless Reduction Act. The report includes a recommendation for the Executive Director Adults, Health Partnerships and Housing to progress with the strategy and the objectives as set out in the Strategy Delivery Plan.

• Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy 2025-2028 The Executive were scheduled to discuss the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy 2025-2028. The report pack states that the policy's primary objective is to protect the public, balancing the interests of licence holders and the community. The policy includes proposed updates, including feedback from a public consultation, and an amendment to replace the four hackney carriage zones with a single North Northamptonshire Council zone. The report pack also refers to the Department for Transport (DfT) stating that when formulating a hackney carriage and private hire vehicle policy, the primary and overriding objective must be to protect the public. The Executive were scheduled to consider delegating authority to the Executive Director of Place and Economy, in consultation with the Executive Member for Regulatory Services, to amend the resolution of 11 July 2024, to postpone the commencement of the single NNC hackney carriage zone from 1 April 2025 to 1 September 2025, pending confirmation of the associated new set of Hackney Carriage Byelaws.

• Budget and Financial Performance The Executive were scheduled to discuss several reports relating to the council's financial position:

  • Budget Forecast 2024-25 at Period 12 (Draft Outturn): This report provided commentary on the council's draft forecast outturn for 2024/25, including the General Fund, Housing Revenue Account, and Dedicated Schools Grant.
  • Capital Outturn 2024/25: This report set out the provisional capital outturn position for 2024/25, including proposed carry forward requests and budget adjustments.
  • Treasury Management Outturn Report - 2024-25: This report updated the council's treasury management and prudential indicators for the financial year ended 31 March 2025.
  • Performance Indicator Report 2024/25: This report provided an update on the council's performance across a range of indicators as measured by the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Efficiency Review The Executive were scheduled to discuss a proposal to commence a review of the council's financial management, procurement, and associated governance arrangements. The review, prompted by the recent local elections and a renewed focus on transparency and value for money, aimed to identify in-year efficiencies and inform future budget planning.

• School Capital Expansion The Executive were scheduled to discuss school capital expansion plans, including the procurement of a contractor for the Millbrook Junior School project and the Stanton Cross new School project. The report pack noted that North Northamptonshire Council has a statutory duty to ensure that there are sufficient school places in primary and secondary schools.

• Ward Member Empowerment Fund The Executive were scheduled to discuss revisions to the Member Empowerment Policy, including a move to a ward-based approach to funding projects. The report pack stated that the updates were to ensure that the policy is clear in its intention and fit for purpose.

• Company Governance The Executive were scheduled to discuss a proposal to establish a Shareholder Committee to formalise the governance and oversight of those companies where the council has an interest as a Shareholder. The report pack noted that the committee would review arrangements in detail, formalise arrangements in place including shareholder agreements, director appointments and business case reviews, and receive updates on the activities of the companies.