Councillor Barry O'Brien
Email: barry.obrien@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
7 meetings · Page 1 of 2
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.
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.
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.
Council - Thursday 26th June, 2025 6.00 pm
The North Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 26 June 2025 to discuss several key issues, including the adoption of a new Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy, the replacement of the Adults Social Care System, and changes to the political balance on council committees. Councillors were also expected to consider three motions related to the Gypsy & Traveller Local Plan, an Everyone Matters Campaign
, and business rates for town centre businesses. The meeting was also set to include public participation and councillor questions.
This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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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
From: This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025
... 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.
Recommendations Approved
Ward Member Empowerment Fund
From: This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025
...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.
Recommendations Approved
Capital Outturn 2024/25 - Provisional Outturn as at Period 12
From: This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025
...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.
Recommendations Approved
Company Governance
From: This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025
...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.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Outturn Report - 2024-25
From: This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 7
Average per Month: 0.9
Decisions Recorded: 31