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This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am
June 17, 2025 Executive View on council websiteSummary
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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.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Budget Forecast 2024-25 at Period 12 (Draft Outturn)
Recommendations Approved...it noted the forecast outturn position for the General Fund, Housing Revenue Account, and Dedicated Schools Grant for 2024/25, approved transfers to and from various General Fund reserves, approved the inclusion of certain 2024/25 underspends in the 2025/26 Budget, delegated authority for non-material changes to the draft outturn, and noted the assessment of the 2024/25 General Fund savings proposals.
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Treasury Management Outturn Report - 2024-25
Recommendations Approved -
North Northamptonshire Council Housing Strategy 2025 to 2030
Recommendations Approved... the Executive approved the North Northamptonshire Housing Strategy 2025-2030 and delegated authority to the Executive Director Adults, Health Partnerships and Housing, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to progress with the strategy and its objectives.
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Company Governance
Recommendations Approved...to improve governance of Council-owned companies, the Executive approved the establishment of a Shareholder Committee, delegated authority to the Director of Law and Governance for service level agreements with wholly owned companies, and delegated authority to the Director of Law and Governance to amend the Council’s Constitution accordingly.
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Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy 2025-2028 and Amendment to the Resolution to Replace the Current Four Hackney Carriage Zones with a Single North Northamptonshire Council Zone
Recommendations Approved... they agreed to sections 5, 10, 11 (regarding vehicle inspections), 12 (regarding license transfers), and 16 (regarding fees) of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy 2025-2028, noted the updated policy, recommended its adoption by the Council, and delegated authority to postpone the single NNC hackney carriage zone commencement to September 1, 2025, if needed for the Department for Transport to confirm new byelaws.
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Ward Member Empowerment Fund
Recommendations Approved...to implement the revised Ward Member Empowerment Fund Policy, which includes a ward-based approach to funding and streamlined application processes, and delegated authority to the Director of Law and Governance to make operational changes and conduct annual reviews.
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Performance Indicator Report 2024/25 (Period 12 - March / Q4 2024-25)
Recommendations Approved -
Capital Outturn 2024/25 - Provisional Outturn as at Period 12
Recommendations Approved...to note the provisional capital outturn for 2024/25, approve a year-end budget adjustment, note budget reallocations within the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account, approve capital carry forwards into 2025/26, and note the proposed funding for the General Fund program.
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Efficiency Review
Recommendations Approved -
School Capital Expansion - Delegated Procurement
For Determination...to delegate authority for procurement, negotiation, awarding, and contracting related to school expansions at Millbrook Junior School and the initial design phase of Stanton Cross Secondary School, and noted the proposed changes to funding and required funding agreements.
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