Jon-Paul Carr - Councillor for North Northamptonshire (Irchester)

Councillor Jon-Paul Carr

Conservative Party Irchester

Email: jon-paul.carr@northnorthants.gov.uk

Council: North Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Employment Committee Council (Committee Member) Democracy and Standards Committee (Committee Member) Health Scrutiny Committee Planning Committee (South)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

34 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Council Committee Member

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.

December 11, 2025
Democracy and Standards Committee Committee Member

Democracy and Standards Committee - Thursday 13th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Democracy and Standards Committee met to discuss a Community Governance Review, updates to the Code of Conduct, and the national picture regarding ethical standards. The committee approved the terms of reference for a Community Governance Review for the whole area of North Northamptonshire and noted updates to the Code of Conduct and the national picture.

November 13, 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
Democracy and Standards Committee Committee Member

Additional Meeting, Democracy and Standards Committee - Monday 29th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Democracy and Standards Committee met to discuss and approve recommendations to North Northamptonshire Council regarding updates to the council's constitution. Councillors agreed to recommend the updated constitution to the full council, with amendments, for final approval and adoption. The committee also approved the minutes of the previous meeting and noted that there were no declarations of interest from members.

September 29, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

September 03, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Application NW/24/00063/FUL - Southwood House, 45 Doddington Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2JH

From: Planning Committee (South) - Wednesday 22nd January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 22, 2025

...to grant planning permission for application NW/24/00063/FUL at Southwood House, 45 Doddington Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2JH, subject to a satisfactory S106 legal agreement, amended financial contributions for Parks and Gardens prioritising Wellingborough Town Council open spaces, conditions outlined in the report and additional conditions regarding contractor hours and construction deliveries, with delegated authority to the executive director for place and economy to refuse permission if the S106 agreement is not completed by June 30, 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Selection and Appointment of a permanent Director of Law & Governance (Monitoring Officer designation)

From: Employment Committee - Wednesday 8th January, 2025 5.00 pm - January 08, 2025

...to establish a politically balanced sub-committee to interview applicants and recommend a candidate for the position of Director of Law and Governance (Monitoring Officer designation) to the Full Council for final approval, also agreeing on the sub-committee's membership, stakeholder panels, and delegated authority for longlisting and shortlisting applicants.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 34

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 83