The Corporate Scrutiny Committee of North Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to consider the council's draft budget for 2026-27. The committee will also review the Corporate Scrutiny Work Plan.

Draft Budget for 2026-27

A significant portion of the meeting is expected to be dedicated to reviewing the council's draft budget for the upcoming financial year, 2026-27. This will involve a detailed examination of the proposed financial plans, including the General Fund Draft Budget Update Report for 2026-27, presented by Claire Edwards, Executive Director of Finance and Performance. The committee will also undertake a final scrutiny of the 2026/27 Draft Budget, with input from Chris Stephenson.

The documentation for this agenda item includes several appendices. Appendix A1 is the Executive Budget Report for 2026-27, and Appendix A2 is the Medium Term Financial Plan. Additionally, there are documents relating to the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) draft budget for 2026-27, including Appendices B1, B2, and B3. These documents will provide the committee with comprehensive information to inform their review of the council's financial proposals.

Corporate Scrutiny Work Plan

The committee is also scheduled to review its Corporate Scrutiny Work Plan. This plan outlines the committee's intended activities and areas of focus for the upcoming period. Raj Sohal, Scrutiny Officer, is listed as the presenting officer for this item.

The minutes of the previous meeting, held on 21st October 2025, are also scheduled for confirmation.