Barbara Jenney - Councillor for North Northamptonshire (Rushden South)

Councillor Barbara Jenney

Conservative Party Rushden South

Email: barbara.jenney@northnorthants.gov.uk

Council: North Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Democracy and Standards Committee Employment Committee (Chair, Committee Member) Employment Subcommittee (Committee Member) Licensing and Appeals Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Panel (Committee Member) Licensing Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Planning Committee (South) Health Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

52 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 6.00 pm

May 21, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Extraordinary meeting, Council - Wednesday 18th March, 2026 6.00 pm, NEW

The Council is scheduled to consider a significant proposal regarding the creation of a Foundation Strategic Authority for Northamptonshire. This would involve submitting an Expression of Interest to the government, aiming to secure benefits associated with devolution. The meeting will also include opportunities for public participation and councillor questions.

March 18, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 5 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.

March 05, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

February 19, 2026, 10:00 am
Council Committee Member

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.

January 22, 2026, 6:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

108 decisions · Page 12 of 22

Election of Chair of North Northamptonshire Council

From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025

...that Councillor Helen Campbell would be the Chair of the North Northamptonshire Council for the municipal year 2025/2026.

Recommendations approved

Political Group Leadership

From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025

...to note the leadership arrangements of the recognised political groups for the 2025/26 municipal year and elect Martin Griffiths as Leader of North Northamptonshire Council for a four-year term.

Recommendations approved

Application NW/23/00445/FUL - 21 Canon Street, Wellingborough, Northants, NN8 4DS

From: Planning Committee (South) - Wednesday 16th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 16, 2025

...to grant planning permission, subject to conditions, for the part demolition of a retail unit and part new build to create 16 apartments at 21 Canon Street, Wellingborough.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 52

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 108