Councillor Elizabeth Wright

Executive - Tuesday 17th March, 2026 10.00 am

The Executive of North Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to consider a range of important policy updates and procurement decisions. Key discussions are expected to include the Highway Asset Management Policy and Strategy, the procurement of a Garden Waste Disposal Contract, and updates on the Housing Revenue Account.

Schools Forum - Thursday 12th March, 2026 1.00 pm

The North Northamptonshire Schools Forum was scheduled to discuss updates on various funding blocks, including High Needs, Dedicated Schools Grant, and Early Years. The forum was also set to review school monitoring reports and consider budget updates for the upcoming academic year.

Council - Thursday 5th March, 2026 6.00 pm

The Council met on Thursday 5 March 2026 and approved a new Corporate Parenting Strategy, a Pay Policy Statement for 2025/26, and changes to political balance on committees. The Council also noted the Northamptonshire Children's Trust Business Plan and Annual Report, and rejected a motion concerning contaminated land.

Council - Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 10.00 am

North Northamptonshire Council convened for a Budget Council meeting on Thursday, 19 February 2026, where the primary focus was the approval of the General Fund Final Budget for 2026-27, the Medium-Term Financial Plan, and the Capital Programme. Key decisions included the setting of Council Tax levels, with an approved increase of 2.99% for the core council tax and an additional 2% for the Adult Social Care precept, resulting in an average Band D Council Tax of £1,918.23. The Housing Revenue Account Budget for 2026/27 was also approved, including a 4.8% increase in dwelling rents.

Budget Executive, Executive - Tuesday 10th February, 2026 10.00 am

The Executive of North Northamptonshire Council met on Tuesday 10 February 2026 to approve the council's final budget for 2026-27, including a council tax increase, and to adopt the Housing Revenue Account budget and Treasury Management Strategy. The meeting confirmed a balanced budget for the upcoming financial year, which includes significant investment in adult social care and children's services, alongside a 4.99% council tax increase. The Housing Revenue Account budget was also approved, proposing a 4.8% rent increase in line with government policy, and the Treasury Management Strategy was endorsed to ensure prudent financial management.