Councillor Helen Howell
Email: helen.howell@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
54 meetings · Page 1 of 11
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scrutiny Management Board - Monday 22nd September, 2025 7.00 pm
At a meeting of the North Northamptonshire Council's Scrutiny Management Board, Councillor Trevor Conway was appointed chair, the Scrutiny Executive Protocol was approved, the Scrutiny Development Plan was approved, and the Scrutiny Work Programme for 2025/26 was approved. Apologies were received from Councillor Helen Howell.
Decisions from Meetings
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Schools' Capital Works
From: Executive - Thursday 17th April, 2025 10.00 am - April 17, 2025
...to approve capital works and associated funding for schools in North Northamptonshire, including delegating authority to key officers to deliver specific projects and noting budget approvals for Alfred Lord Tennyson School, Rowan Gate Primary School, Latimer Arts College, and Prince William School Alternative Provision.
Recommendations Approved
Health & Wellbeing Board Strategy for North Northamptonshire
From: Executive - Thursday 13th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 13, 2025
...to approve the North Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2024 – 2029, enabling the Council to meet its statutory duties under the Health and Care Act 2022.
Recommendations Approved
New Ambition: North Northamptonshire's Economic Growth Strategy 2025-2030
From: Executive - Thursday 13th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 13, 2025
...to approve the New Ambition: North Northamptonshire's Economic Growth Strategy 2025-2030
and create an Economic Ambition Board to drive strategic actions.
Recommendations Approved
Care and Support in Accommodation-based settings for Individuals with needs related to mental health and/or Autism
From: Executive - Thursday 13th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 13, 2025
...to procure a contract for care and support for individuals with mental health needs and/or autism, delegating decisions on the procurement and awarding of the contract to the Executive Director for Adults, Health Partnerships and Housing in consultation with the Executive Member for Adults, Health and Wellbeing.
Recommendations Approved
Wellingborough and Rushden Area Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan
From: Executive - Thursday 13th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 13, 2025
...the Executive of North Northamptonshire adopted the Wellingborough and Rushden Area Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan as a Council policy document and agreed to prioritize routes within it for preliminary design development and future funding bids.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 54
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 175