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.
47 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Annual Council, Council - Thursday 21st May, 2026 6.00 pm
Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 7th April, 2026 7.00 pm
Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 2nd April, 2026 6.30 pm
Extraordinary meeting, Council - Wednesday 18th March, 2026 6.00 pm, NEW
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 18 March 2026. The primary item on the agenda is a discussion regarding the potential creation of a Foundation Strategic Authority for Northamptonshire, with the aim of securing greater devolution and associated benefits for the region. The meeting will also include provisions for public participation and councillor questions.
Council - Thursday 5th March, 2026 6.00 pm
The Council met on Thursday 5 March 2026 and approved a new Corporate Parenting Strategy, a Pay Policy Statement for 2025/26, and changes to political balance on committees. The Council also noted the Northamptonshire Children's Trust Business Plan and Annual Report, and rejected a motion concerning contaminated land.
Decisions from Meetings
183 decisions · Page 13 of 37
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy 2025-2028 and Approval of Hackney Carriage Byelaws
From: Council - Thursday 26th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Committee Membership and Appointment of Chairs/Vice Chairs of Committees
From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025
...to ensure political balance, the council approved proportionality rules, noted political group appointments to the governance structure, received nominations and made appointments for chairs and vice chairs, noted the Monitoring Officer's delegated authority for in-year committee membership changes, delegated authority to the Monitoring Officer to commence recruitment for independent positions, and delegated authority to the Monitoring Officer to update the Constitution to reflect these changes.
Recommendations approved
Returning Officer Report
From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Political Group Leadership
From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025
...to note the leadership arrangements of the recognised political groups for the 2025/26 municipal year and elect Martin Griffiths as Leader of North Northamptonshire Council for a four-year term.
Recommendations approved
Apologies for Absence
From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 47
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 183