Councillor John Barry Lumsden
Email: john.lumsden@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
10 meetings · Page 1 of 2
Annual Council, Council - Thursday 21st May, 2026 6.00 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 for discussion is the potential creation of a Foundation Strategic Authority for Northamptonshire, which would involve submitting an Expression of Interest to the government. The meeting will also include opportunities for public participation through statements and 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.
Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 22 January 2026, approving recommendations from a Corporate Peer Challenge progress review, a revised scheme for councillors' allowances, and the municipal timetable for 2026/27. The council also approved changes to its planning committee arrangements.
Decisions from Meetings
45 decisions · Page 3 of 9
Treasury Management Strategy
From: Council - Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 10.00 am - February 19, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Municipal Timetable 2026/27
From: Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm - January 22, 2026
...the Municipal Timetable for 2026/2027 was approved to ensure timely planning of meeting dates.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Peer Challenge - Progress Review
From: Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm - January 22, 2026
... accepted the findings of the Local Government Association Peer Challenge Progress Review report and noted the ongoing progress detailed in the action plan, while also noting the inclusion of recommendations and further actions within the Council’s Annual Delivery Plan.
Recommendations Approved
Independent Remuneration Panel - Review of Members Scheme of Allowances
From: Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm - January 22, 2026
...the Council rejected the recommendation for a 1.5% increase and backdating of member allowances, while approving changes to the structure and payment of Special Responsibility Allowances, keeping mileage and subsistence unchanged, and adopting the LGA model parental leave policy.
Recommendations Approved
Councillor Questions
From: Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm - January 22, 2026
...the recommendations presented regarding Councillor Questions received on 22 January 2026 were approved.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 10
Average per Month: 0.8
Decisions Recorded: 45