David Howes - Councillor for North Northamptonshire (Desborough)

Councillor David Howes

Conservative Party Desborough

Email: david.howes@northnorthants.gov.uk

Council: North Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Executive Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member)

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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 Committee Member

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.

December 16, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

December 11, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

October 30, 2025
Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

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.

September 23, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

September 03, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Capital Programme 2025-2029

From: Budget Executive, Executive - Thursday 6th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 06, 2025

...to recommend to the Full Council the approval of the General Fund and HRA Capital Programmes for 2025-29, the Capital Strategy including a borrowing limit of £749.1m, and amendments to the Constitution reflecting changes in the Capital Strategy, while also delegating authority to the Executive Director of Finance and Performance to agree on necessary variations to the capital budget before April 1, 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Final Budget 2025-26 and Medium-Term Financial Plan

From: Budget Executive, Executive - Thursday 6th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 06, 2025

...to recommend to the Full Council the 2025/26 Housing Revenue Account Budget, a 2.7% increase in dwelling rents for 2025/26, and the Housing Revenue Account Medium Term Financial Plan for 2026/27 to 2029/30.

Recommendations Approved

General Fund Final Budget 2025-26 and Medium-Term Financial Plan

From: Budget Executive, Executive - Thursday 6th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 06, 2025

...to recommend to Council for approval the General Fund Final Budget 2025-26 and Medium-Term Financial Plan, including a revenue budget of £827.905m, a Council Tax requirement of £214.835m, an average Band D Council Tax of £1,827.06, pressures of £51.6m, savings of £26.3m, a Dedicated Schools Grant budget of £427.2m, and a contingency sum of £2.6m, along with the Treasury Management Strategy for 2025-26 and the Flexible Use of Capital Receipts Strategy.

Recommendations Approved

Annual Budget Scrutiny Report 2025/26 (Budget Consultation Submission from the Budget Scrutiny Panel of Corporate Scrutiny Committee)

From: Budget Executive, Executive - Thursday 6th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 06, 2025

...to receive the Annual Budget Scrutiny Report for 2025/26, endorse the enhanced budget scrutiny process, and delegate authority to Executive Directors to agree on an action plan to respond to the report's recommendations.

Recommendations Approved

Capital Programme Update 2024/25

From: Executive - Thursday 16th January, 2025 10.00 am - January 16, 2025

...to update the 2024/25 capital programme by approving additional budgets for the Earls Barton School expansion, Swanspool Tennis Courts refurbishment, and West Glebe Park astroturf resurfacing, funded through a combination of grants, capital receipts, and budget virements.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 38

Average per Month: 1.7

Decisions Recorded: 158