Councillor Helen Harrison
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
49 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 20 October 2026 - 7.00 pm
Council - Thursday, 24 September 2026 - 6.00 pm
Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th August, 2026 7.00 pm
The Corporate Scrutiny Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met on Tuesday 18 August 2026 to review the council's financial performance for the first quarter of 2026/27 and to discuss the indicative budget timeline and scrutiny process for 2027/28. The committee noted the council's performance against key indicators and identified areas for further scrutiny, including a request for the Chief Executive to write to the Ministry of Justice regarding the financial impact of young people being remanded into local authority care. The committee also approved its work programme for 2026/27.
Rearranged from 25.06.26, Council - Thursday 16th July, 2026 6.00 pm
North Northamptonshire Council convened on Thursday 16 July 2026, electing Councillor Andy Simms as its new Chair and approving updates to its Constitution. The meeting also saw the rejection of three motions on notice, including one to fly the Ukrainian flag on Ukraine Independence Day, a motion to develop a High Street Revival Policy, and a motion urging the engagement of independent highways experts in local plan development.
Decisions from Meetings
153 decisions · Page 1 of 31
Corporate Scrutiny Work Programme 2026/27
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th August, 2026 7.00 pm - August 18, 2026
The Corporate Scrutiny Committee decided to approve recommendations for the Corporate Scrutiny Work Programme 2026/27 on 18 August 2026. The committee noted the work programme as it relates to their remit.
Recommendations Approved
Indicative Budget Timeline and Scrutiny Process 2027/28
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th August, 2026 7.00 pm - August 18, 2026
The Corporate Scrutiny Committee decided to approve recommendations regarding the indicative budget timeline and scrutiny process for 2027/28 on 18 August 2026. The committee noted the proposed timeline, commented on the Scrutiny Task and Finish Panel Scoping Document and the budget setting arrangements for the Children's Trust, and recommended the draft timeline and areas for the 2027/28 scrutiny process to the Executive.
Recommendations Approved
Finance and Performance 2026/27 – Q1
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th August, 2026 7.00 pm - August 18, 2026
The Corporate Scrutiny Committee decided to approve recommendations on 18/08/2026. The committee noted the council's performance for Q1 2026/27 and requested the Chief Executive write to the Ministry of Justice regarding the financial and practical impact of young people being remanded into local authority care.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of Meeting held on 29th June 2026
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th August, 2026 7.00 pm - August 18, 2026
The Corporate Scrutiny Committee approved the minutes of its meeting held on 29 June 2026. The committee also noted the council's performance for the 2025/26 financial year and requested senior representatives from North Northamptonshire Children's Trust to attend the next meeting to discuss its financial position. The committee further noted progress on developing the T20 Project Framework and provided feedback for its refinement, and noted the Corporate Scrutiny Work Programme for 2026/27.
Recommendations Approved
Election of Chair of North Northamptonshire Council
From: Rearranged from 25.06.26, Council - Thursday 16th July, 2026 6.00 pm - July 16, 2026
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council resolved that Councillor Andy Simms be appointed as Chair of the Council on 16 July 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 49
- Average per month
- 1.4
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 153