Councillor David Howes
Email: david.howes@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
38 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 16th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to discuss the Highway Network Management Plan, and review the committee's work programme. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Corby Cube, and will be available for the public to view via a live stream on YouTube. Councillor Trevor Conway is scheduled to chair the meeting.
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.
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.
Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 23rd September, 2025 6.30 pm, NEW
The Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met on 23 September 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including fire safety, cemetery regulations, transport, and community involvement in planning. The committee scrutinised a draft housing fire safety policy, provided feedback on proposed cemetery regulations, discussed the development of a local transport plan, and considered a revised statement of community involvement.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
156 decisions · Page 10 of 32
Household Support Fund 7
From: Executive - Thursday 17th April, 2025 10.00 am - April 17, 2025
...to deliver the Household Support Fund 7, the Executive approved a plan to provide children's holiday food support, warm spaces, financial assistance for essential living costs and winter energy, grants for community groups, discretionary support, and funding for program evaluation, while delegating authority to redistribute unassigned funds for warm spaces, food banks, and grant holders.
Recommendations Approved
Re-procurement of Microsoft Licence Contract
From: Executive - Thursday 17th April, 2025 10.00 am - April 17, 2025
...to ensure the continued provision of Microsoft productivity and infrastructure software licenses for North Northamptonshire Council, the Executive authorized the commencement of a procurement process and delegated authority to the Assistant Chief Executive to finalize the procurement and award the contract.
Recommendations Approved
Capital Programme Update 2025/26
From: Executive - Thursday 17th April, 2025 10.00 am - April 17, 2025
...approved adjustments to the 2025/26 capital programme, including additional budget approvals for projects like the Isham Bypass, school renovations, traffic calming, and community facility improvements, funded through grants, virements, and Section 106 contributions.
Recommendations Approved
Habitat Banks for Biodiversity Net Gain
From: Executive - Thursday 17th April, 2025 10.00 am - April 17, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Care and Support in Accommodation-based settings for Individuals with needs related to mental health and/or Autism
From: Executive - Thursday 13th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 13, 2025
...to procure a contract for care and support for individuals with mental health needs and/or autism, delegating decisions on the procurement and awarding of the contract to the Executive Director for Adults, Health Partnerships and Housing in consultation with the Executive Member for Adults, Health and Wellbeing.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 156