Councillor Julie Lumsden
Email: julie.lumsden@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
11 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Council - Thursday 11th December, 2025 6.00 pm
The upcoming North Northamptonshire Council meeting will address key issues including the adoption of a new Corporate Plan, approval of the Corporate Parenting Board's annual report, and proposed changes to council tax premiums. Councillors will also discuss the Youth Justice Plan, the Local Council Tax Support Scheme, and a Community Governance Review.
Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee convened to discuss educational outcomes, inclusion, and the progress of children in care. The committee approved recommendations for improving educational standards, supporting inclusive practices, and enhancing support for vulnerable students. They also reviewed and approved the committee's work programme for the coming year.
Health Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The North Northamptonshire Council Health Scrutiny Committee met to discuss winter preparedness, and safeguarding adults, and to review the committee's work plan. The committee approved recommendations related to winter preparedness, the Northamptonshire Safeguarding Adults Board annual report, and the health scrutiny work plan.
Council - Thursday 30th October, 2025 6.00 pm
North Northamptonshire Council met to discuss the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan, and to agree changes to the political balance on council committees. The council approved the recommendations set out in the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan 2024/25, and also approved changes to political balance on its committees.
Health Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm
The Health Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Director of Public Health's annual report, focusing on the Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2024-2029, particularly progress in smoking/vaping and keeping active; members agreed to receive an update in six months on health inequalities and actions taken by local area partnerships, for public health to continue engaging the voluntary sector, and for future reports to review progress against current themes. The committee also requested a presentation on a diagram for animation encapsulating factors that impact life expectancy.
Decisions from Meetings
42 decisions · Page 5 of 9
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
Minutes of Meeting held on the 3rd March 2025
From: Health Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 15th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 15, 2025
...the minutes of the Health Scrutiny Committee meeting held on March 3rd, 2025, were approved as a true and accurate record.
Recommendations Approved
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Introduction
From: Health Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 15th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 15, 2025
...it recommended that the Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) provide detailed updates and assurances on community mental health transformation, access to children and young people's mental health services, and the safety and staffing of inpatient mental health facilities.
Recommendations Approved
Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board Introduction (Verbal Update)
From: Health Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 15th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 15, 2025
...to request the Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) to provide detailed updates and plans regarding integrated service delivery, primary care access in growth areas, and system performance oversight within North Northamptonshire.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 11
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 42