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
175 decisions · Page 24 of 35
Stock Condition & Workspace Transformation Capital Investment
From: Executive - Thursday 19th December, 2024 10.00 am - December 19, 2024
...to approve the procurement for refurbishment of identified properties and replacement of furniture, delegating authority to the Assistant Director of Assets & Environment, in consultation with the Executive Member for Highways, Travel and Assets, to deliver the project.
Recommendations Approved
Sheltered Housing Alarm Digitalisation
From: Executive - Thursday 19th December, 2024 10.00 am - December 19, 2024
...to address the risks of the national analogue to digital phoneline switchover, they approved procuring a new, fully digital alarm system for sheltered housing, utilizing an in-house monitoring center, and allocated £1.8 million in funding, while also delegating authority to the Executive Director of Adults, Health Partnerships and Housing to conclude the procurement.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Strategic Risk Register
From: Executive - Thursday 19th December, 2024 10.00 am - December 19, 2024
...to note the risk management update regarding the Corporate Strategic Risk Register.
Recommendations Approved
Kettering Pitch,Track and Pavilion Refurbishment Project
From: Executive - Thursday 19th December, 2024 10.00 am - December 19, 2024
...to approve the Kettering Pitch, Track and Pavilion Refurbishment project, including its procurement process, budget, contractor awards, and delegated authority for project delivery.
Recommendations Approved
Draft Budget 2025/26 and Medium-Term Financial Plan
From: Executive - Thursday 19th December, 2024 10.00 am - December 19, 2024
...to recommend to Council the approval of the 2025-26 Budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan, including a net revenue budget of £815.4m, a Band D Equivalent Council Tax of £1,827.06, and various funding allocations and consultation processes.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 54
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 175