Councillor Jan O'Hara
Email: jan.ohara@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
48 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Executive - Tuesday, 17 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.
Council - Thursday, 5 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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Appointment of Co-Opted Town and Parish Co-Opted Member
From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025
...to fill a vacancy on the Democracy and Standards Committee, Councillor Lora Lawman of Loddington Parish Council was appointed as a co-opted Town and Parish representative for a term ending in May 2029, provided she continues to meet eligibility criteria.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment to Role of Independent Persons - Standards
From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025
...it approved the appointment of Mark Bate, Claire Tilley, and Jessica Slater as Independent Persons for a two-year term, with a possible extension, and authorized the Monitoring Officer to appoint an Independent Person from another local authority if needed.
Recommendations Approved
Political Balance on Council Committees
From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025
...to ensure compliance with legal and constitutional requirements, the Council approved changes to the political balance on its committees, including a revised allocation of seats to recognised political groups, following the resignation of a councillor.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement of Compliance Contractor 2025 – 2028 plus extension
From: Executive - Tuesday 12th August, 2025 10.00 am - August 12, 2025
...to approve a procurement route using both framework agreements and the open market for multiple providers of a Statutory Compliance service, and to delegate authority to the Assistant Director of Assets and Environment, in consultation with the Executive Member for Highways, Transport and Assets, to enter into the necessary contractual arrangements.
For Determination
Capital Programme Update 2025/26
From: Executive - Tuesday 12th August, 2025 10.00 am - August 12, 2025
...to approve changes to the capital programme, including budget approval for the Local Authority Housing Fund – Round 3, and noted other changes, drawdowns, and material items considered by the Strategic Capital Board.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 48
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 151