Councillor Graham Cheatley
Email: graham.cheatley@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
14 meetings · Page 1 of 3
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.
Shared Services Joint Committee - Wednesday 26th November, 2025 2.00 pm
The Shared Services Joint Committee met to discuss the disaggregation of shared IT services between North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) and West Northamptonshire Council (WNC). The committee approved the disaggregation of IT services, with NNC set to fund the one-off costs and a portion of unavoidable stranded costs. They also agreed to delegate authority to the Section 151 officers[^2] of both councils to finalise the cost implications.
Executive - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 10.00 am
The North Northamptonshire Council Executive met to discuss a range of issues, including the adoption of the Corporate Plan 2025-2029, the financial performance of the council, and a new policy for adult social care direct payments. They approved the Great Addington Neighbourhood Plan, and also approved going out to procurement for the electoral services printing and mailing contract. The Executive also agreed to introduce a premium for long term empty properties and second homes to encourage owners to bring properties back into use more quickly to address housing shortages.
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
81 decisions · Page 15 of 17
North Northamptonshire Council Housing Strategy 2025 to 2030
From: This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025
... the Executive approved the North Northamptonshire Housing Strategy 2025-2030 and delegated authority to the Executive Director Adults, Health Partnerships and Housing, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to progress with the strategy and its objectives.
Recommendations Approved
Company Governance
From: This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025
...to improve governance of Council-owned companies, the Executive approved the establishment of a Shareholder Committee, delegated authority to the Director of Law and Governance for service level agreements with wholly owned companies, and delegated authority to the Director of Law and Governance to amend the Council’s Constitution accordingly.
Recommendations Approved
Confirmation of Executive Appointments
From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025
...to note the Executive appointments and portfolio responsibilities made by the Leader of the Council for the year 2025/26, assigning specific councillors to roles such as Finance, Education, Highways, and Health.
Recommendations approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Election of Chair of North Northamptonshire Council
From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025
...that Councillor Helen Campbell would be the Chair of the North Northamptonshire Council for the municipal year 2025/2026.
Recommendations approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 14
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 81