James Towns - Councillor for North Northamptonshire ( Kettering Central)

Councillor James Towns

 Green Party  Kettering Central

Email: james.towns@northnorthants.gov.uk

Council: North Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

13 meetings · Page 1 of 3

Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday 11th December, 2025 6.00 pm

The upcoming North Northamptonshire Council meeting will address key issues including the adoption of a new Corporate Plan, approval of the Corporate Parenting Board's annual report, and proposed changes to council tax premiums. Councillors will also discuss the Youth Justice Plan, the Local Council Tax Support Scheme, and a Community Governance Review.

December 11, 2025
Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The North Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 10 December 2025 to discuss planning applications for a modification to a Section 106 agreement, a house extension, and the replacement of a classroom building. The meeting will be available for the public to view live on the Democratic Services' YouTube channel.

December 10, 2025
Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday 19th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The North Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee met to discuss planning applications for a residential development in Wellingborough and a non-material amendment to an industrial development in Corby. The committee approved both applications, with conditions. Councillor Jennie Bone was also elected as vice-chair of the committee.

November 19, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

October 30, 2025
Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday 8th October, 2025 7.00 pm

The North Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee met to discuss planning applications for a nursery in Rushden, a property in Kettering, and land in Braybrooke. The committee approved the application for residential development at Jack And Jill Nursery, Rushden, subject to a condition regarding fencing. They also approved the change of use of a retail unit to a house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Kettering, and the construction of five dwellings in Braybrooke.

October 08, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

54 decisions · Page 10 of 11

Election of Chair of North Northamptonshire Council

From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025

...that Councillor Helen Campbell would be the Chair of the North Northamptonshire Council for the municipal year 2025/2026.

Recommendations approved

Political Group Leadership

From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025

...to note the leadership arrangements of the recognised political groups for the 2025/26 municipal year and elect Martin Griffiths as Leader of North Northamptonshire Council for a four-year term.

Recommendations approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 13

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 54