Councillor Chris McGiffen
Email: chris.mcgiffen@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
12 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Council - Thursday 11th December, 2025 6.00 pm
The North Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss and formally adopt the Corporate Plan, review the Corporate Parenting Board's annual report, and consider the Youth Justice Plan. Councillors will also discuss council tax support schemes, premiums for empty properties, and a community governance review.
Executive - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 10.00 am
The North Northamptonshire Council Executive met to discuss a range of issues, including the adoption of the Corporate Plan 2025-2029, the financial performance of the council, and a new policy for adult social care direct payments. They approved the Great Addington Neighbourhood Plan, and also approved going out to procurement for the electoral services printing and mailing contract. The Executive also agreed to introduce a premium for long term empty properties and second homes to encourage owners to bring properties back into use more quickly to address housing shortages.
Council - Thursday 30th October, 2025 6.00 pm
North Northamptonshire Council met to discuss the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan, and to agree changes to the political balance on council committees. The council approved the recommendations set out in the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan 2024/25, and also approved changes to political balance on its committees.
Executive - Tuesday 14th October, 2025 10.00 am
The North Northamptonshire Council Executive met to discuss a range of issues, including housing, transport and leisure. Key decisions included approving a consultation on changes to the Keyways Housing Allocation Scheme, and adopting the North Northamptonshire Statement of Community Involvement.
Decisions from Meetings
78 decisions · Page 3 of 16
Finance and Performance Report - Quarter 2
From: Executive - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025
...the Executive noted the forecast outturn position for 2025/26, including a General Fund overspend, a Housing Revenue Account underspend, and a Dedicated Schools Grant deficit, approved budget re-profiling, and noted the treasury management position and the assessment of General Fund savings proposals.
Recommendations Approved
Performance Indicator Report 2025/26 (Period 6 – September / Q2)
From: Executive - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Travellers Temporary Stopping Site – Update Report
From: Executive - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025
... to progress the project for a Travellers Temporary Stopping Site at Generals Corner, Woodford, revoke the previous decision for a site at Junction 3 of the A14, Rothwell, progress the site as an emergency stopping site with associated facilities, and delegate authority for planning application and procurement.
Recommendations Approved
Political Balance on Council Committees
From: Council - Thursday 30th October, 2025 6.00 pm - October 30, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Scrutiny - Executive Protocol 2025
From: Executive - Tuesday 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 12
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 78