Councillor Simon Fairhall

The Democracy and Standards Committee of North Northamptonshire Council decided to note the report on national and local standards matters on 07 September 2026. The report provided updates on national developments and local trends concerning ethical standards in public life. The committee was invited to consider any steps or actions arising from the report to promote ethical standards and Councillor Conduct.

The Democracy and Standards Committee of North Northamptonshire Council resolved that there were no urgent reports for this meeting on 07 September 2026.

The Democracy and Standards Committee of North Northamptonshire Council resolved to note the Work Programme for 2026/27 on 07 September 2026. The Work Programme includes items such as Standards Constitution Review and Planning Reform.

The Democracy and Standards Committee of North Northamptonshire Council approved guidance documents on handling Councillor Code of Conduct complaints on 07 September 2026. The approved guidance covers determining the scope of complaints, confidentiality, and procedures for standards hearing panels. The council will incorporate these documents into its standards framework and publish them on its website.

The Democracy and Standards Committee of North Northamptonshire Council decided to close the meeting. The chair closed the meeting at 8.55pm on 07/09/2026.