Councillor Ben Williams
Email: ben.williams@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
20 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday 12th February, 2026 7.00 pm, PROVISIONAL
Planning Committee - Wednesday 11th February, 2026 7.00 pm
Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 22 January 2026, approving a revised scheme for members' allowances and a new municipal timetable for the upcoming year. The council also accepted the findings of a Corporate Peer Challenge progress review and agreed to a single Planning Committee structure.
Planning Committee - Wednesday 21st January, 2026 7.00 pm
The North Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee met on Wednesday 21 January 2026 to discuss several planning applications. The committee resolved to defer a decision on the Former Estate Office in Lilford, PE8 5SG, to allow for further consultation, and granted planning permission for the replacement of a chimney section at Park Junior School, Wood Street, Kettering, NN16 9SE.
Council - Thursday 11th December, 2025 6.00 pm
During the meeting of North Northamptonshire Council, held on 11 December 2025, councillors approved the Corporate Parenting Board Annual Report 2024-25, the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan 2025-26, and the terms of reference for a Community Governance Review. They also agreed to introduce council tax premiums for long-term empty properties and second homes, and set the council tax base for 2026/27.
Decisions from Meetings
83 decisions · Page 10 of 17
Motions on Notice
From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025
...to withdraw Motion 1, approve Motions 2 and 6, and reject Motions 3, 4, 5, and 7, thereby approving the recommendations associated with these motions.
Recommendations Approved
Honorary Alderman and Honorary Alderwoman Arrangements
From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025
...to recognise and celebrate the eminent service of past councillors, the Council approved a scheme for the enrolment of Honorary Aldermen and Honorary Alderwomen and directed the Monitoring Officer to begin the nomination process.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment to Role of Independent Persons - Standards
From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025
...it approved the appointment of Mark Bate, Claire Tilley, and Jessica Slater as Independent Persons for a two-year term, with a possible extension, and authorized the Monitoring Officer to appoint an Independent Person from another local authority if needed.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies for absence
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 6th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 06, 2025
For Determination
NE/24/01169/FUL - 69 Wellingborough Road, Rushden, NN10 9YG - Change of Use from (C3 Dwellinghouse) to (Sui Generis) HMO
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 6th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 06, 2025
...to approve the change of use of 69 Wellingborough Road, Rushden, NN10 9YG from a dwellinghouse to a HMO, subject to conditions and delegated authority for adjustments to the dropped kerb.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 20
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 83