Councillor Paul Brooke

Council - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 6.00 pm

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.

Health Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Health Scrutiny Committee of North Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to consider reports on dementia research, substance misuse, and disabled facilities grants. The committee will also review its work plan for the upcoming year.

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met on Wednesday 11 March 2026, approving several planning applications and electing a new Vice-Chair. Councillor Jennie Bone was appointed as Vice-Chair until the end of the 2025/26 municipal year. The committee also approved applications for a children's care home in Desborough, holiday lets in Lilford, and a Battery Energy Storage System in Earls Barton. An application for a 3G artificial grass pitch at Oundle Rugby Football Club was deferred for further consideration regarding acoustic fencing and lighting.

Council - Thursday, 5 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.