Councillor Ben Jameson

The Corporate Scrutiny Committee noted the council's performance for 2025/26. The committee requested senior representatives from the North Northamptonshire Children’s Trust attend their next meeting to provide an update on the trust's financial position and mitigation actions.

The Corporate Scrutiny Committee approved the minutes of the meeting held on 27 April 2026. The committee also approved proposed monitoring arrangements for budget scrutiny recommendations and noted the rationale for developing a more focused approach to transformation delivery. Furthermore, the committee supported the allocation of £68,000 to a Youth Empowerment Grant Scheme and recommended that remaining Ward Member Empowerment Funding be allocated on an individual councillor basis with an extended application window.

The Corporate Scrutiny Committee of North Northamptonshire Council decided to note the Scrutiny Work Programme on 29/06/2026. The committee's work programme includes scrutiny of budget forecasts, key performance indicators, transformation updates, and the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman Annual Report.

The Corporate Scrutiny Committee of North Northamptonshire Council approved recommendations on 29/06/2026. The committee noted progress on developing the T20 project framework, reviewed its proposed structure for deliverability, governance, and impact tracking, and provided feedback for further refinement.

The Employment Committee established a politically balanced Sub-Committee of six elected members to shortlist, interview, and appoint the Executive Director of Children's Services. This delegation of authority was made on 18 June 2026. The Sub-Committee will shortlist and interview applicants, and appoint the most suitable person.