Issue - meetings

To receive any announcements from the Leader of the Council.

There were no Leader’s Announcements on this occasion

To receive any announcements from the Leader of the Council.

There were no Leader’s Announcements on this occasion.

To receive any announcements from the Leader of the Council.

There were no Leader’s Announcements on this occasion.

To receive any announcements from the Leader of the Council.

Councillor Smithers (Leader) related to Council the sad news that former county councillor Ian Morris had recently passed away. Councillors Smithers, John McGhee and Hakewill led tributes to the work of the former county councillor. Details regarding funeral arrangements would be circulated when received.

Councillor Smithers (Leader of the Council) reminded members that the first anniversary of Vesting Day, the creation of North Northamptonshire Council, was the following day. The Leader took the opportunity to thank all members and officers for their work during the previous 12-months, in helping to establish the new council. Whilst recognising the previous challenges, together with those yet to be faced, the Leader felt that overall, a lot had been successfully achieved which reflected the hard work and effort of those involved.

The Chair confirmed that the Urgency Item relating to the Statement of Licensing Principles would be taken on the agenda after the report on the Gambling Act.