Councillor Paul Brooke
Email: paul.brooke@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
34 meetings · Page 5 of 7
Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny - Monday 8th September, 2025 7.00 pm
The Children, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), Family Hubs, and school attendance issues in North Northamptonshire. The committee noted positive developments in MASH and the continued focus on early intervention. Members also requested regular updates on the effectiveness and impact of Family Hubs, and on attendance, elective home education and alternative provision.
Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm
At a meeting on 3 September 2025, North Northamptonshire Council discussed a range of issues, including public health, the appointment of independent persons, and political balance on council committees. Councillors approved the Director of Public Health’s annual report, the establishment of an Independent Remuneration Panel, and a scheme for the enrolment of Honorary Aldermen and Alderwomen. They also voted on several motions, approving those related to planning committees and business rates, while rejecting motions concerning a planning issue in Loddington/Cransley, service harmonisation and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 26th August, 2025 7.00 pm
The Corporate Scrutiny Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met to discuss the council's financial performance, key performance indicators, and budget timeline. The committee approved recommendations for future reports to include benchmarking data, explanations for red-rated indicators[^1], and links between performance outcomes and resource allocation. They also recommended that officers arrange an informal workshop on draft budget proposals in early 2026.
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.
Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 29th July, 2025 7.00 pm
Decisions from Meetings
129 decisions · Page 1 of 26
General Fund Draft Budget Update Report 2026-27
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Monday 26th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 26, 2026
...noted the updated draft General Fund budget position for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term position for the General Fund, as well as the updated draft Dedicated School Grant (DSG) budget position for 2026/27, as outlined in the report.
Recommendations Approved
2026/27 Draft Budget - Final Scrutiny
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Monday 26th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 26, 2026
...made recommendations for the Executive to consider regarding the draft 2026-27 budgets for the General Fund and the Housing Revenue Account, as well as the Capital Programme for 2026-2030.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of Meeting held on 21st October 2025
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Monday 26th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 26, 2026
...the minutes of the meeting held on 21st October 2025 were approved as a correct record and to be signed by the Chair.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Scrutiny Work Plan
From: Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Monday 26th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 26, 2026
...the Corporate Scrutiny Work Plan, as it relates to the committee, be noted.
Recommendations Approved
Review of Planning Committee Arrangements
From: Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm - January 22, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 3.4
Decisions Recorded: 129