North Northamptonshire Council finance and governance review to ensure value for money for residents
Finance18 June 2025
Plans for a comprehensive review of North Northamptonshire Council’s finances, procurement and governance have been approved at a meeting of the authority’s Executive.
The review will take place over the summer at the same time a resident satisfaction survey takes place.
All this information will then be collated and will help shape the budget setting process for the next financial year (2026/2027), identifying in-year efficiencies and improvements.
It is anticipated the work, and its findings will be reported back in the autumn 2025.
Specifically, the review will:
- Ensure that the Council is spending public money in an efficient way
- Ensure there is strong governance with high levels of transparency
- Promote openness and honesty
- Deliver services in a financially sustainable way
We’re absolutely committed to making sure that we provide quality services for the people of North Northamptonshire and it’s essential that we do this as efficiently as possible.Cllr Martin Griffiths, Leader of North Northamptonshire Council
There’s some great work going on in the council and I know how hard working and committed our staff are in striving to improve this wonderful area.
What this review aims to do is improve on efficiencies that have already been made, making sure we offer value for money for the taxpayer.
The efficiency review will be done by a multi-skilled team of officers and experts, with an executive working group established.
The Executive will also ensure that the relevant Scrutiny Committee is engaged with the process so that there is cross party involvement.
Any findings and recommendations following the efficiency review will be reported and determined through the Council's established governance and reporting mechanisms.