Councillor Polly Shackleton
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
13 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Council - Thursday, 24 September 2026 - 6.00 pm
Council - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 6.00 pm
Councillor Andy Simms was elected as the new Chair of North Northamptonshire Council at a meeting held on Thursday 16 July 2026. The council also approved a revised Constitution and rejected three motions on notice.
Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 5.00 pm
North Northamptonshire Council convened a special meeting on Thursday 21 May 2026 to formally recognise the eminent service of six former councillors. The council unanimously resolved to confer the titles of Honorary Alderman and Alderwoman upon Timothy Allebone, Tom Beattie, Ray Beeby, Dudley Hughes, Sylvia Hughes, and Andrew Scarborough. This honour acknowledges their significant contributions and dedication to public service within the council and its predecessor authorities.
Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Annual Council meeting of North Northamptonshire Council, held on May 21, 2026, saw the election of Councillor Maurice Eglin as Chair and Councillor Andy Sims as Vice-Chair for the 2026/27 municipal year. The meeting also confirmed political group leadership arrangements and made numerous appointments to council committees and outside bodies.
Extraordinary meeting, Council - Wednesday 18th March, 2026 6.00 pm, NEW
The Council has approved the submission of an Expression of Interest to create a Foundation Strategic Authority for Northamptonshire, in collaboration with West Northamptonshire Council. This decision was made to ensure the area benefits from devolution and secures greater powers and investment.
Decisions from Meetings
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Election of Chair of North Northamptonshire Council
From: Council - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 6.00 pm - July 16, 2026
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council resolved that Councillor Andy Simms be appointed as Chair of the Council on 16 July 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Executive Presentations
From: Council - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 6.00 pm - July 16, 2026
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council on Thursday 16 July 2026 approved and adopted the revised Constitution as shown at Appendix A of the report. This decision was made on 16/07/2026.
Recommendations Approved
Motions on Notice
From: Council - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 6.00 pm - July 16, 2026
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council rejected three motions on 16 July 2026. The first motion requested an exception to flag flying policy to raise the Ukrainian flag on Ukraine Independence Day. The second motion called for the development of a High Street Revival Policy, establishment of a High Street Renewal Taskforce, and creation of a public register of long-term empty commercial properties. The third motion urged engagement with independent highways experts and neighbouring authorities regarding the impact of proposed developments on infrastructure.
For Determination
Minutes of the meetings of Special Council and Annual Council held on 21st May 2026
From: Council - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 6.00 pm - July 16, 2026
The Council of North Northamptonshire approved the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council and the Annual Meeting of Council held on 21st May 2026 on 16th July 2026. The Council also elected Councillor Maurice Eglin as Chair and Councillor Andy Sims as Vice-Chair for the Municipal Year 2026/27. Additionally, six individuals were enrolled as Honorary Aldermen or Alderwomen of North Northamptonshire.
Recommendations Approved
Confirmation of Executive Appointments
From: Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 6.30 pm - May 21, 2026
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council on 21/05/2026 approved the Executive appointments and portfolios made by the Leader of the Council for 2026/27. The decision noted the portfolio responsibilities assigned to specific councillors, including Leader, Deputy Leader, and Executive Members for various areas such as Finance, Adults & Health Partnerships, and Children, Education & Families.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 13
- Average per month
- 0.8
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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