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.
25 meetings · Page 4 of 5
Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 26th August, 2025 7.00 pm
The Corporate Scrutiny Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met to discuss the council's financial performance, key performance indicators, and budget timeline. The committee approved recommendations for future reports to include benchmarking data, explanations for red-rated indicators[^1], and links between performance outcomes and resource allocation. They also recommended that officers arrange an informal workshop on draft budget proposals in early 2026.
Democracy and Standards Committee - Monday 18th August, 2025 7.00 pm
The Democracy and Standards Committee met to discuss a community governance review, appoint a co-opted member to the committee, and appoint members to the Independent Remuneration Panel and to the role of Independent Persons. The committee approved the timetable for the Community Governance Review 2025-26, recommended the appointment of Councillor Lora Lawman to the committee, recommended the appointment of five members to the Independent Remuneration Panel, and recommended the appointment of three Independent Persons.
Planning Committee - Wednesday 6th August, 2025 7.00 pm
The North Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee met on Wednesday 6 August 2025 to discuss and vote on a planning application for a change of use of a property in Rushden. Councillors voted to approve the application for the change of use of 69 Wellingborough Road, Rushden from a dwelling house to a nine-person HMO[^2], subject to conditions.
Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 29th July, 2025 7.00 pm
Planning Committee - Wednesday 9th July, 2025 7.00 pm
The North Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee was scheduled to meet on 9 July 2025 to consider planning applications for a change of use in Wellingborough, a tourist accommodation development at Rockingham Forest Park, and a hybrid application for a storage and distribution unit and employment park in Thrapston.
Decisions from Meetings
112 decisions · Page 1 of 23
Corporate Scrutiny Work Plan
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Monday 26th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 26, 2026
...the Corporate Scrutiny Work Plan, as it relates to the committee, be noted.
Recommendations Approved
General Fund Draft Budget Update Report 2026-27
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Monday 26th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 26, 2026
...to note the updated draft General Fund and Dedicated School Grant budget positions for 2026/27 as presented in the attached report.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of Meeting held on 21st October 2025
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Monday 26th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 26, 2026
...the minutes of the meeting held on 21st October 2025 were approved as a correct record and to be signed by the Chair.
Recommendations Approved
2026/27 Draft Budget - Final Scrutiny
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Monday 26th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 26, 2026
...considered the draft budget for 2026-27, the Medium-Term Financial Plan, the Capital Programme, and the Housing Revenue Account draft budget, making recommendations for the Executive's consideration and noting the Budget Scrutiny Panel's report.
Recommendations Approved
Review of Planning Committee Arrangements
From: Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm - January 22, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 25
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 112