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 upcoming North Northamptonshire Council meeting will address key issues including the adoption of a new Corporate Plan, approval of the Corporate Parenting Board's annual report, and proposed changes to council tax premiums. Councillors will also discuss the Youth Justice Plan, the Local Council Tax Support Scheme, 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 9 of 16
Transformation of the Specialist Support Service Younger Adults service, and new in-house Enablement Service
From: Executive - Tuesday 12th August, 2025 10.00 am - August 12, 2025
...to transform the Specialist Support Service Younger Adults (SSYA) by commissioning external providers for longer-term support and to create a new in-house enablement service.
For Determination
Capital Programme Update 2025/26
From: Executive - Tuesday 12th August, 2025 10.00 am - August 12, 2025
...to approve changes to the capital programme, including budget approval for the Local Authority Housing Fund – Round 3, and noted other changes, drawdowns, and material items considered by the Strategic Capital Board.
For Determination
Procurement of Compliance Contractor 2025 – 2028 plus extension
From: Executive - Tuesday 12th August, 2025 10.00 am - August 12, 2025
...to approve a procurement route using both framework agreements and the open market for multiple providers of a Statutory Compliance service, and to delegate authority to the Assistant Director of Assets and Environment, in consultation with the Executive Member for Highways, Transport and Assets, to enter into the necessary contractual arrangements.
For Determination
Local Plan Member Advisory Group
From: Executive - Tuesday 12th August, 2025 10.00 am - August 12, 2025
...to establish the North Northamptonshire Local Plan Advisory Group as a non-decision-making consultative body with politically balanced membership, delegating minor term of reference amendments to the Executive Director for Place and Economy.
For Determination
Finance Activity Report - Quarter 1
From: Executive - Tuesday 12th August, 2025 10.00 am - August 12, 2025
...to note the Council's financial performance for Quarter 1 of 2025/26, including revenue fund forecasts, capital outturn positions, budget re-profiling and consolidations, capital prudential indicators, treasury management activities, and the deliverability of savings proposals.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 12
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 78