Councillor Maurice Eglin

Planning Committee - Wednesday 6th August, 2025 7.00 pm

The North Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee met on Wednesday 6 August 2025 to discuss and vote on a planning application for a change of use of a property in Rushden. Councillors voted to approve the application for the change of use of 69 Wellingborough Road, Rushden from a dwelling house to a nine-person HMO[^2], subject to conditions.

Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny - Monday 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee met to discuss Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) in North Northamptonshire, including challenges, opportunities, and budgetary pressures. The committee also reviewed its purpose, responsibilities, and forward work programme. They recommended a future paper to monitor the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) High Needs Block (HNB) performance and requested an update on readiness for the Ofsted/CQC re-inspection due by November 2025.

Planning Committee - Wednesday 9th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The North Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee was scheduled to meet on 9 July 2025 to consider planning applications for a change of use in Wellingborough, a tourist accommodation development at Rockingham Forest Park, and a hybrid application for a storage and distribution unit and employment park in Thrapston.

Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 1st July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee met to discuss waste collection policies and a cultural masterplan for North Northamptonshire. Councillors agreed to defer approval of the minutes from the previous meeting, requested an update on waste policies in six months, and recommended further work be undertaken with Arts Council England to secure funding for a North Northamptonshire Cultural Collaboration/Partnership.

Council - Thursday 26th June, 2025 6.00 pm

The North Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 26 June 2025 to discuss several key issues, including the adoption of a new Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy, the replacement of the Adults Social Care System, and changes to the political balance on council committees. Councillors were also expected to consider three motions related to the Gypsy & Traveller Local Plan, an Everyone Matters Campaign , and business rates for town centre businesses. The meeting was also set to include public participation and councillor questions.