Councillor Paul Brooke

Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Corporate Scrutiny Committee met on Tuesday 17 February 2026 to review the council's financial performance for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year and to scrutinise the draft Annual Delivery Plan and supporting enabling strategies. The committee noted the Q3 finance and performance report, which indicated a projected £15.4 million overspend on the General Fund, and requested further detailed briefings on Home to School Transport and the Dedicated Schools Grant deficit. Members also reviewed the draft Annual Delivery Plan and Key Enabling Strategies, which aim to translate the council's corporate priorities into actionable yearly goals.

Planning Committee - Wednesday 11th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met on Wednesday 11 February 2026, where they deferred a decision on a proposed children's care home and granted permission for CCTV cameras in a local park. The committee also approved reserved matters for the conversion of a former court service building into flats.

Health Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 5th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Health Scrutiny Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 5th February 2026 to discuss the performance and availability of General Practice and dental services. The committee reviewed current performance data, identified areas for improvement, and made recommendations for future action.

Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Monday 26th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Corporate Scrutiny Committee met on Monday 26 January 2026 to review the council's draft budget for 2026/27 and its medium-term financial plan. The committee approved recommendations relating to the General Fund Draft Budget Update Report and the 2026/27 Draft Budget - Final Scrutiny.

Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm

The Council of North Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 22 January 2026, approving recommendations from a Corporate Peer Challenge progress review, a revised scheme for councillors' allowances, and the municipal timetable for 2026/27. The council also approved changes to its planning committee arrangements.