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.
9 meetings · Page 2 of 2
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.
Health Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 15th July, 2025 7.00 pm
The Health Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to welcome new members, review its work plan, and receive introductory presentations from the Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), and Kettering General Hospital (KGH). The presentations were intended to inform the committee about potential areas for future scrutiny.
Council - Thursday 26th June, 2025 6.00 pm
The North Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 26 June 2025 to discuss several key issues, including the adoption of a new Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy, the replacement of the Adults Social Care System, and changes to the political balance on council committees. Councillors were also expected to consider three motions related to the Gypsy & Traveller Local Plan, an Everyone Matters Campaign
, and business rates for town centre businesses. The meeting was also set to include public participation and councillor questions.
Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm
At the annual meeting of North Northamptonshire Council, Councillor Helen Campbell was elected as Chair of the Council, and Councillor Maurice Eglin was appointed as Vice-Chair. Councillors also noted the election results from 1 May, which saw Reform UK gain a majority on the council, and they approved committee memberships and appointments to outside bodies.
Decisions from Meetings
29 decisions · Page 1 of 6
Minutes of the Meeting held on 16th September 2025
From: Health Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025
...to approve the minutes of their meeting held on September 16th, 2025, as a correct record.
Recommendations Approved
Health Scrutiny Work Plan
From: Health Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025
...to note the Scrutiny Work Plan as it relates to the Health Scrutiny Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Northamptonshire Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2024-25
From: Health Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025
...to recommend receiving a mid-year progress update on strategic priorities and measurable outcomes, a briefing on responses to self-neglect cases, and an evaluation of engagement effectiveness in the next annual report from the Northamptonshire Safeguarding Adults Board.
Recommendations Approved
Health Protection - Winter Preparedness
From: Health Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025
...to recommend receiving updates on the 2025/26 winter period outcomes, progress on vaccination uptake among high-risk populations by June 2026, and the inclusion of climate-related resilience measures in the 2026/27 Winter Preparedness Report for review.
Recommendations Approved
Political Balance on Council Committees
From: Council - Thursday 30th October, 2025 6.00 pm - October 30, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 9
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 29