Councillor Julie Lumsden
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
21 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 5.00 pm
North Northamptonshire Council convened a special meeting on Thursday 21 May 2026 to formally recognise the eminent service of six former councillors. The council unanimously resolved to confer the titles of Honorary Alderman and Alderwoman upon Timothy Allebone, Tom Beattie, Ray Beeby, Dudley Hughes, Sylvia Hughes, and Andrew Scarborough. This honour acknowledges their significant contributions and dedication to public service within the council and its predecessor authorities.
Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Annual Council meeting of North Northamptonshire Council, held on May 21, 2026, saw the election of Councillor Maurice Eglin as Chair and Councillor Andy Sims as Vice-Chair for the 2026/27 municipal year. The meeting also confirmed political group leadership arrangements and made numerous appointments to council committees and outside bodies.
Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 19th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Children's, Young Person & Education Scrutiny Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 19 March 2026 to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) allocation and pupil place planning. The committee noted the significant deficit in the High Needs Block of the DSG and discussed strategies to address it, while also reviewing the framework for school admissions and the implementation of a new admissions system.
Extraordinary meeting, Council - Wednesday 18th March, 2026 6.00 pm, NEW
The Council has approved the submission of an Expression of Interest to create a Foundation Strategic Authority for Northamptonshire, in collaboration with West Northamptonshire Council. This decision was made to ensure the area benefits from devolution and secures greater powers and investment.
Decisions from Meetings
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Committee Membership and Appointment of Chairs/Vice Chairs of Committees
From: Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 6.30 pm - May 21, 2026
North Northamptonshire Council decided on 21/05/2026 to note proportionality rules and appointments made by political groups. The Council also approved the appointment of Chairs and Vice Chairs for various committees. The Officer Scheme of Delegation grants the Monitoring Officer authority for in-year committee membership changes in consultation with political group leaders.
Recommendations Approved
Confirmation of Executive Appointments
From: Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 6.30 pm - May 21, 2026
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council on 21/05/2026 approved the Executive appointments and portfolios made by the Leader of the Council for 2026/27. The decision noted the portfolio responsibilities assigned to specific councillors, including Leader, Deputy Leader, and Executive Members for various areas such as Finance, Adults & Health Partnerships, and Children, Education & Families.
Recommendations Approved
Election of Vice-Chair of North Northamptonshire Council
From: Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 6.30 pm - May 21, 2026
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council resolved that Councillor Andy Sims be elected as Vice-Chair of North Northamptonshire Council for the Municipal Year 2026/2027. This decision was made on 21/05/2026.
Recommendations Approved
Outside Bodies
From: Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 6.30 pm - May 21, 2026
North Northamptonshire Council's Council on 21/05/2026 approved the Council representation on Community Outside Bodies and noted the list of current Outside Bodies and appointments made by the Leader of the Council to Strategic Outside Bodies. The Council noted the list of current Outside Bodies and approved Council representation on Community Outside Bodies.
Recommendations Approved
Confirmation of Political Group Leadership
From: Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 6.30 pm - May 21, 2026
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council decided to note the leadership arrangements for the Reform UK, Conservative, Green, Labour, and Communities Alliance Groups for 2026/27. This decision was made on 21/05/2026.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 21
- Average per month
- 1.5
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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