Paul Brooke - Councillor for North Northamptonshire (Hatton Park)

Councillor Paul Brooke

Reform UK Hatton Park

Email: paul.brooke@northnorthants.gov.uk

Council: North Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Corporate Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) (Committee Member) Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny (Vice-Chair) Health Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Panel (Committee Member) Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee (Vice-Chair) Licensing and Appeals Committee (Vice-Chair) Licensing Sub-Committee (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Council Committee Member

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.

December 11, 2025
Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The North Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 10 December 2025 to discuss planning applications for a modification to a Section 106 agreement, a house extension, and the replacement of a classroom building. The meeting will be available for the public to view live on the Democratic Services' YouTube channel.

December 10, 2025
Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee Vice-Chair

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.

November 25, 2025
Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday 19th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The North Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee met to discuss planning applications for a residential development in Wellingborough and a non-material amendment to an industrial development in Corby. The committee approved both applications, with conditions. Councillor Jennie Bone was also elected as vice-chair of the committee.

November 19, 2025
Health Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

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.

November 18, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

100 decisions · Page 20 of 20

Election of Chair of North Northamptonshire Council

From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025

...that Councillor Helen Campbell would be the Chair of the North Northamptonshire Council for the municipal year 2025/2026.

Recommendations approved

Confirmation of Executive Appointments

From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025

...to note the Executive appointments and portfolio responsibilities made by the Leader of the Council for the year 2025/26, assigning specific councillors to roles such as Finance, Education, Highways, and Health.

Recommendations approved

Committee Membership and Appointment of Chairs/Vice Chairs of Committees

From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025

...to ensure political balance, the council approved proportionality rules, noted political group appointments to the governance structure, received nominations and made appointments for chairs and vice chairs, noted the Monitoring Officer's delegated authority for in-year committee membership changes, delegated authority to the Monitoring Officer to commence recruitment for independent positions, and delegated authority to the Monitoring Officer to update the Constitution to reflect these changes.

Recommendations approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 26

Average per Month: 3.3

Decisions Recorded: 100