Councillor Helen Howell

Scrutiny Management Board - Monday 16th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Scrutiny Management Board of North Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on Monday 16 March 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on tools for assessing and prioritising scrutiny work, as well as the council's work programme for 2025-26.

Planning Committee - Wednesday 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met on Wednesday 11 March 2026, approving several planning applications and electing a new Vice-Chair. Councillor Jennie Bone was appointed as Vice-Chair until the end of the 2025/26 municipal year. The committee also approved applications for a children's care home in Desborough, holiday lets in Lilford, and a Battery Energy Storage System in Earls Barton. An application for a 3G artificial grass pitch at Oundle Rugby Football Club was deferred for further consideration regarding acoustic fencing and lighting.

Council - Thursday 5th March, 2026 6.00 pm

The Council met on Thursday 5 March 2026 and approved a new Corporate Parenting Strategy, a Pay Policy Statement for 2025/26, and changes to political balance on committees. The Council also noted the Northamptonshire Children's Trust Business Plan and Annual Report, and rejected a motion concerning contaminated land.

Council - Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 10.00 am

North Northamptonshire Council convened for a Budget Council meeting on Thursday, 19 February 2026, where the primary focus was the approval of the General Fund Final Budget for 2026-27, the Medium-Term Financial Plan, and the Capital Programme. Key decisions included the setting of Council Tax levels, with an approved increase of 2.99% for the core council tax and an additional 2% for the Adult Social Care precept, resulting in an average Band D Council Tax of £1,918.23. The Housing Revenue Account Budget for 2026/27 was also approved, including a 4.8% increase in dwelling rents.

Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 4th February, 2026 6.30 pm, NEW

The Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee met on Wednesday 04 February 2026 to discuss the Community Safety Partnership Plan 2026-2029, future leisure management options, and the draft Housing Tenant Engagement and Influence Strategy 2026-2029. Key decisions included noting the Community Safety Partnership Plan and endorsing further work on future leisure management options, while the draft Housing Tenant Engagement and Influence Strategy was presented for information.