Councillor Elizabeth Wright
Email: elizabeth.wright@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
16 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Schools Forum - Thursday 11th December, 2025 1.00 pm
The North Northamptonshire Schools Forum is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss a range of financial and policy issues affecting schools in the area. Key topics include Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) monitoring, school budget updates, and proposals for funding transfers and de-delegation of services. The forum will also consider updates to the permanent exclusions clawback policy.
Council - Thursday 11th December, 2025 6.00 pm
The North Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 11 December 2025, to discuss several key items, including the adoption of a new Corporate Plan, the approval of the Corporate Parenting Board Annual Report, and the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan. Councillors will also consider proposed changes to council tax premiums and the terms of reference for a Community Governance Review. Additionally, there are three motions on notice concerning pavement parking, the Hanwood Park Secondary School, and the role of Sport England in planning applications.
New time and venue, Children's Trust Joint Committee - Wednesday 12th November, 2025 3.00 pm
The Children's Trust Joint Committee convened to discuss key issues affecting children's services in North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire. Councillor Mark Arnull was appointed as Co-Chair for West Northamptonshire Council. The committee also addressed the Northamptonshire Children's Trust's financial forecast for 2025/26, and approved the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan 2025/26.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
81 decisions · Page 8 of 17
Director of Public Health Annual Report
From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025
...to note the contents and recommendations within the Director of Public Health’s Annual Report 2024-2025, fulfilling a statutory requirement under the 2012 Health and Social Care Act.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Co-Opted Town and Parish Co-Opted Member
From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025
...to fill a vacancy on the Democracy and Standards Committee, Councillor Lora Lawman of Loddington Parish Council was appointed as a co-opted Town and Parish representative for a term ending in May 2029, provided she continues to meet eligibility criteria.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment to Role of Independent Persons - Standards
From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025
...it approved the appointment of Mark Bate, Claire Tilley, and Jessica Slater as Independent Persons for a two-year term, with a possible extension, and authorized the Monitoring Officer to appoint an Independent Person from another local authority if needed.
Recommendations Approved
Motions on Notice
From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025
...to withdraw Motion 1, approve Motions 2 and 6, and reject Motions 3, 4, 5, and 7, thereby approving the recommendations associated with these motions.
Recommendations Approved
Political Balance on Council Committees
From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025
...to ensure compliance with legal and constitutional requirements, the Council approved changes to the political balance on its committees, including a revised allocation of seats to recognised political groups, following the resignation of a councillor.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 16
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 81