Councillor John Barry Lumsden
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
16 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Council - Thursday, 24 September 2026 - 6.00 pm
Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 25 August 2026 - 6.30 pm
Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 28 July 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee of North Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to consider future options for the management of leisure services. The committee will also review the Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Strategy 2026-2030.
Council - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 6.00 pm
Councillor Andy Simms was elected as the new Chair of North Northamptonshire Council at a meeting held on Thursday 16 July 2026. The council also approved a revised Constitution and rejected three motions on notice.
Joint meeting of the Corporate Scrutiny Committe and the Place & Environment Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 15 July 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Joint meeting of the Corporate Scrutiny Committee and the Place & Environment Scrutiny Committee recommended the establishment of a Task and Finish Group to conduct a detailed review of the Highways Maintenance Contract. This group will examine the council's strategic approach to highways maintenance, the delivery of services to residents, performance against standards, and contract management effectiveness.
Decisions from Meetings
57 decisions · Page 1 of 12
Election of Chair of North Northamptonshire Council
From: Council - Thursday, 16 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
Executive Presentations
From: Council - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 6.00 pm - July 16, 2026
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council on Thursday 16 July 2026 approved and adopted the revised Constitution as shown at Appendix A of the report. This decision was made on 16/07/2026.
Recommendations Approved
Motions on Notice
From: Council - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 6.00 pm - July 16, 2026
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council rejected three motions on 16 July 2026. The first motion requested an exception to flag flying policy to raise the Ukrainian flag on Ukraine Independence Day. The second motion called for the development of a High Street Revival Policy, establishment of a High Street Renewal Taskforce, and creation of a public register of long-term empty commercial properties. The third motion urged engagement with independent highways experts and neighbouring authorities regarding the impact of proposed developments on infrastructure.
For Determination
Minutes of the meetings of Special Council and Annual Council held on 21st May 2026
From: Council - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 6.00 pm - July 16, 2026
The Council of North Northamptonshire approved the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council and the Annual Meeting of Council held on 21st May 2026 on 16th July 2026. The Council also elected Councillor Maurice Eglin as Chair and Councillor Andy Sims as Vice-Chair for the Municipal Year 2026/27. Additionally, six individuals were enrolled as Honorary Aldermen or Alderwomen of North Northamptonshire.
Recommendations Approved
Highways Maintenance Contract
From: Joint meeting of the Corporate Scrutiny Committe and the Place & Environment Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 15 July 2026 - 6.30 pm - July 15, 2026
The Joint Committee of Place & Environment and Corporate Scrutiny Committee recommended to the Scrutiny Management Board on 15 July 2026 that it considers establishing a Task and Finish Group. This group would review the Highways Maintenance Contract, the council's strategic approach, delivery of outcomes, performance, and contract management arrangements.
For consultation
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 16
- Average per month
- 0.9
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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