Councillor Harry David Howes
Email: harry.howes@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
Health Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 5th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Health Scrutiny Committee of North Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to consider reports on the performance and availability of general practice and dental services. The committee will also review its work plan for the upcoming period.
Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 22 January 2026, approving a revised scheme for members' allowances and a new municipal timetable for the upcoming year. The council also accepted the findings of a Corporate Peer Challenge progress review and agreed to a single Planning Committee structure.
Licensing and Appeals Committee - Tuesday 20th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Licensing and Appeals Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met on Tuesday 20 January 2026 to discuss and approve new fees and charges for hackney carriage and private hire licensing. The committee resolved to approve the proposed fees and charges, which will be implemented from 26 January 2026 to the end of March 2027.
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.
Health Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The North Northamptonshire Council Health Scrutiny Committee met to discuss winter preparedness, and safeguarding adults, and to review the committee's work plan. The committee approved recommendations related to winter preparedness, the Northamptonshire Safeguarding Adults Board annual report, and the health scrutiny work plan.
Decisions from Meetings
44 decisions · Page 6 of 9
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
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
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Introduction
From: Health Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 15th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 15, 2025
...it recommended that the Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) provide detailed updates and assurances on community mental health transformation, access to children and young people's mental health services, and the safety and staffing of inpatient mental health facilities.
Recommendations Approved
Kettering General Hospital Introduction
From: Health Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 15th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 15, 2025
...to monitor and support improvements at Kettering General Hospital, the Committee requested updates on children's services, maternity and neonatal care, and the impact of the Electronic Patient Record rollout.
Recommendations Approved
Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board Introduction (Verbal Update)
From: Health Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 15th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 15, 2025
...to request the Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) to provide detailed updates and plans regarding integrated service delivery, primary care access in growth areas, and system performance oversight within North Northamptonshire.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 12
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 44