Councillor Gavin Beales
Email: gavin.beales@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
18 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday 12th February, 2026 7.00 pm, PROVISIONAL
Democracy and Standards Committee - Monday 9th February, 2026 7.00 pm
Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Monday 26th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Corporate Scrutiny Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met on Monday 26 January 2026 to review the draft budget for 2026-27 and the Corporate Scrutiny Work Plan. The committee approved recommendations relating to the minutes of the previous meeting, the draft General Fund budget update, and the final scrutiny of the 2026/27 draft budget.
Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 22 January 2026, approving a revised scheme for members' allowances and a new municipal timetable for the upcoming year. The council also accepted the findings of a Corporate Peer Challenge progress review and agreed to a single Planning Committee structure.
Licensing and Appeals Committee - Tuesday 20th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Licensing and Appeals Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met on Tuesday 20 January 2026 to discuss and approve new fees and charges for hackney carriage and private hire licensing. The committee resolved to approve the proposed fees and charges, which will be implemented from 26 January 2026 to the end of March 2027.
Decisions from Meetings
72 decisions · Page 6 of 15
Members' Declarations of Interest (if any)
From: Democracy and Standards Committee - Thursday 13th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 13, 2025
...to note that no members declared any interests.
Recommendations approved
Political Balance on Council Committees
From: Council - Thursday 30th October, 2025 6.00 pm - October 30, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Council Tax Premiums - Second Homes and Long-Term Empty Properties
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 21st October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 21, 2025
...to encourage homes back into use and address housing shortages, the committee welcomed the proposed introduction of a Council Tax premium on empty properties after twelve months' vacancy, recommended pre-scrutiny of the forthcoming Empty Homes Strategy, requested a progress report on implementation outcomes, and noted a future update on consultation outcomes for the proposed second homes premium.
Recommendations Approved
Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2026/27
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 21st October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 21, 2025
...to request a six-month update report on claimant numbers under the Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2026/27 and recommend the Executive review the affordability of the 25% contribution level for working-age claimants.
Recommendations Approved
Residents Survey Outcome
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 21st October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 21, 2025
... to track public perception trends and inform future policy, ensure clear communication of the council's financial position and key service updates to all Members, and ensure a clear linkage between future Resident Survey results, the Corporate Plan, and the Council’s performance indicator framework.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 18
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 72