Councillor Jim Hakewill
Email: jim.hakewill@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
39 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Annual Council, Council - Thursday 21st May, 2026 6.00 pm
Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 7th April, 2026 7.00 pm
Extraordinary meeting, Council - Wednesday 18th March, 2026 6.00 pm, NEW
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 18 March 2026. The primary item on the agenda is a discussion regarding the potential creation of a Foundation Strategic Authority for Northamptonshire, with the aim of securing greater devolution and associated benefits for the region. The meeting will also include provisions for public participation and councillor questions.
Council - Thursday 5th 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
116 decisions · Page 17 of 24
Minutes of the meeting held on 25th November 2024 to be signed by the chair as a true record
From: Audit and Governance Committee - Monday 24th February, 2025 2.00 pm - February 24, 2025
...to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 25 November 2024, with the chair signing them as a true record, subject to Councillor Levell's concerns regarding the approval of the last three sets of accounts without an audit opinion.
Recommendations Approved
Anti Money-Laundering Policy
From: Audit and Governance Committee - Monday 24th February, 2025 2.00 pm - February 24, 2025
...to approve the updated Anti Money-Laundering Policy and guidance.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies for non-attendance
From: Audit and Governance Committee - Monday 24th February, 2025 2.00 pm - February 24, 2025
...to note the apologies for non-attendance from Councillors Jonathan Ekins, Richard Levell, and Russell Roberts, as well as the Assistant Director of Finance & Strategy.
For Determination
Whistleblowing Policy
From: Audit and Governance Committee - Monday 24th February, 2025 2.00 pm - February 24, 2025
...to note the planned review of the Whistleblowing Policy, receive a draft revision upon completion, and provide comments to assist with future assurances.
Recommendations Approved
Capital Programme Report 2025-2029
From: Budget Council, Council - Thursday 20th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 39
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 116