Councillor Steve Geary

Council - Thursday 5th 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.

Audit and Governance Committee - Monday, 23 February 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee of North Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to discuss the annual review of significant partnerships, the draft financial statement of accounts for 2024/25, and the Anti-Money Laundering Policy. The committee was also set to receive updates on the Auditors' Annual Report and the Internal Audit Progress Report.

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.

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.

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.