Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations Approved
summary: The decision involves approving changes to the political balance of the Council, including the allocation of seats for committees to recognised political groups.
topline: The Council has decided to approve changes to the political balance and allocation of seats for committees.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves political balance and allocation of seats, which can impact power dynamics within the Council.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council members", "Recognised political groups"]
contentiousness_score: 7
political_party_relevance: The decision is directly related to political parties and their representation within the Council.
URL: https://northnorthants.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2043
Decision Maker:
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: That Council approves the changes to political balance set out in Appendix A, inclusive of the revised allocation of seats for the committees to the recognised political groups, and in accordance with statutory proportionality requirements and the Constitution. Reason for Decision To ensure that the revised political balance of the Council is applied to the governance structure of the Council, in accordance with law and approved guidelines contained in the Council Constitution. Alternative Options Considered None as the revised political balance calculation is required to be reported to full Council under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and Local Government (Committees and Political Groups) Regulations 1990.
Date of Decision: June 26, 2025