Councillor Graham Cheatley

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 decision for NNC to disaggregate the IT services provided by WNC, with the exclusion of services provided to the Northamptonshire Children's Trust and those included within business systems arrangements. NNC will fund the one-off costs of disaggregation and 75% of any unavoidable stranded costs, and the Section 151 officers[^1] of both councils will agree the final 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.

Executive - Tuesday 14th October, 2025 10.00 am

The North Northamptonshire Council Executive met to discuss a range of issues, including housing, transport and leisure. Key decisions included approving a consultation on changes to the Keyways Housing Allocation Scheme, and adopting the North Northamptonshire Statement of Community Involvement.

Executive - Tuesday 9th September, 2025 10.00 am

The North Northamptonshire Council Executive met to discuss a range of issues, including approving a revised carbon neutral target of 2050, implementing traffic enforcement measures, and procuring a framework contract for local bus services. They also approved a new Anti-Social Behaviour Policy and made decisions relating to the council's insurance program and the Education Improvement Framework.