Councillor Barbara Jenney

Employment Subcommittee - Friday 17th October, 2025 9.00 am

The Employment Subcommittee of North Northamptonshire Council met on Friday 17 October 2025. The main item on the agenda was to conduct interviews for the role of Director of Transformation & Strategy and select a candidate for appointment. Councillor Brian Benneyworth, Councillor Emily Fedorowycz, Councillor Leon Gibbs, Councillor Martin Griffiths, Councillor Barbara Jenney and Councillor Chris Munday were scheduled to attend the meeting.

Licensing Panel - Thursday 25th September, 2025 9.30 am

The Licensing Panel of North Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 25 September 2025 to discuss a number of licensing issues. The panel was scheduled to consider a request for dispensation from the council's Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy, as well as several reports regarding the fitness of individuals to hold private hire driver licences. The meeting was scheduled to be available for the public to view via the council's Democratic Services' YouTube channel.

Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm

At a meeting on 3 September 2025, North Northamptonshire Council discussed a range of issues, including public health, the appointment of independent persons, and political balance on council committees. Councillors approved the Director of Public Health’s annual report, the establishment of an Independent Remuneration Panel, and a scheme for the enrolment of Honorary Aldermen and Alderwomen. They also voted on several motions, approving those related to planning committees and business rates, while rejecting motions concerning a planning issue in Loddington/Cransley, service harmonisation and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Employment Committee - Thursday 7th August, 2025 7.00 pm

The Employment Committee of North Northamptonshire Council convened to discuss and approve recommendations regarding the selection and appointment of a permanent Director of Transformation & Strategy. They also approved the minutes from their meeting held on 8 January 2025, and a funding uplift for domestic abuse services. A sub-committee was established to manage the selection process for the Director of Transformation & Strategy.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday 14th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee convened to review the premises licence for Corby Europe Shop, and ultimately decided to revoke the licence. The review was prompted by concerns raised by Northamptonshire Police regarding the prevention of crime and disorder, specifically related to the sale of illicit tobacco products at the shop. Councillor Barbara Jenney was appointed Chair for the sub-committee.