Councillor Darren Rance
Email: darren.rance@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
20 meetings · Page 1 of 4
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.
Planning Committee - Wednesday 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The North Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 10 December 2025 to discuss planning applications for a modification to a Section 106 agreement, a house extension, and the replacement of a classroom building. The meeting will be available for the public to view live on the Democratic Services' YouTube channel.
Planning Committee - Wednesday 19th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The North Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee met to discuss planning applications for a residential development in Wellingborough and a non-material amendment to an industrial development in Corby. The committee approved both applications, with conditions. Councillor Jennie Bone was also elected as vice-chair of the committee.
Democracy and Standards Committee - Thursday 13th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Democracy and Standards Committee met to discuss a Community Governance Review, updates to the Code of Conduct, and the national picture regarding ethical standards. The committee approved the terms of reference for a Community Governance Review for the whole area of North Northamptonshire and noted updates to the Code of Conduct and the national picture.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Appointment to the Independent Remuneration Panel for the Scheme of Members Allowances
From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025
...to establish an Independent Remuneration Panel, comprised of Mr. Luke Bacon, Mr. Chris Davison, Mr. Gerard Dempsey, Mr. Craig Ellis, and Ms. Sue Watts, to determine future allowances for council members, with appointments lasting until the annual meeting in May 2030, and delegated authority to the Monitoring Officer to fill vacancies and arrange reviews.
Recommendations Approved
Finance Activity Report - Quarter 1
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 26th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 26, 2025
...the Corporate Scrutiny Committee noted the Finance Activity Report – Quarter 1, requested a detailed update on directorate-level recovery plans, demand pressures, and updated financial forecasting, and asked for a summary of corporate risks relating to finance in future reports.
Recommendations Approved
Performance Indicator Report 2025/26 (Period 3 - June / Q1)
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 26th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 26, 2025
...the Corporate Scrutiny Committee of North Northamptonshire noted the Performance Indicator Report for 2025/26 (Period 3 - June / Q1), requested the inclusion of specific data and narratives in future reports, and scheduled a spotlight session on customer service performance.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of Meeting held on 29th July 2025
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 26th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 26, 2025
... the minutes of the meeting held on the 29th July 2025 were approved as a correct record and would be signed by the Chair.
Recommendations Approved
Indicative Budget Timeline and Scrutiny Process 2026/27
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 26th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 26, 2025
...to inform the Executive of the indicative budget timeline for 2026/27, the committee noted the timeline and scrutiny process, requested an informal member workshop on draft budget proposals, and recommended that future budget reports clearly show the impact of proposals on service performance and strategic priorities.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 20
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 89