Councillor Ken Harrington
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Council - Thursday 24th September, 2026 6.00 pm
The Council approved changes to planning regulations, including revisions to the scheme of delegation and the retention of
Executive - Tuesday, 15 September 2026 - 10.00 am
The Executive of North Northamptonshire Council met on Tuesday 15 September 2026, approving a series of key decisions including the Capital Programme Update for 2026/27, the indicative budget timeline and scrutiny process for 2027/28, and the draft Car Parking Strategy for public consultation. The meeting also saw the adoption of the Northamptonshire Suicide Prevention Strategy 2026-2031, the approval of the Strategic Asset Management Plan, and the procurement of a new Travel to School service contract.
Executive - Tuesday, 11 August 2026 - 10.00 am
The Executive of North Northamptonshire Council met on Tuesday 11 August 2026 to discuss a range of significant issues, approving the Wellingborough Town Centre Masterplan, a phased transition of leisure facilities to an in-house model, and the adoption of the Grafton Underwood Neighbourhood Plan. The meeting also addressed a substantial Q1 financial overspend, the disposal of a council site for a new NHS facility, and the recommissioning of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme.
Rearranged from 25.06.26, Council - Thursday 16th July, 2026 6.00 pm
Councillor Andy Simms was elected as the new Chair of North Northamptonshire Council at the meeting held on Thursday 16 July 2026. The Council also approved a revised Constitution and rejected three motions on notice.
Decisions from Meetings
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Scrutiny Annual Report 2025/26
From: Council - Thursday 24th September, 2026 6.00 pm - September 24, 2026
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council approved the draft Scrutiny Annual Report 2025/26 on 24 September 2026. The report summarises the work undertaken by the scrutiny function during the previous municipal year.
Recommendations Approved
Director of Public Health Annual Report 2025-2026
From: Council - Thursday 24th September, 2026 6.00 pm - September 24, 2026
The Council of North Northamptonshire approved the Director of Public Health's Annual Report 2025-2026 and its recommendations on 24 September 2026. The report fulfils a statutory requirement under the Health and Social Care Act 2012.
Recommendations Approved
Motions on Notice
From: Council - Thursday 24th September, 2026 6.00 pm - September 24, 2026
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council on 24 September 2026 approved recommendations to rescind the Climate and Environment Emergency Declaration. The Council resolved to refocus the Carbon Management Plan, introduce Environmental Consideration Assessments, and reaffirm practical environmental responsibility.
Recommendations Approved
Audit and Governance Committee Annual Report 2025/26
From: Council - Thursday 24th September, 2026 6.00 pm - September 24, 2026
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council approved the Audit and Governance Committee Annual Report for 2025/26 on 24 September 2026. The report summarises the committee's work in providing assurance on financial reporting, governance, risk management, and internal controls. Actions arising from a committee effectiveness self-assessment were included in the report.
Recommendations Approved
Planning Reform - Legislative Changes
From: Council - Thursday 24th September, 2026 6.00 pm - September 24, 2026
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council approved revisions to the constitution regarding the planning scheme of delegation on 24 September 2026. The council approved that the number of members on a planning committee or sub-committee will be retained at 13 members. The council also approved arrangements for the nominated officer and nominated member.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 59
- Average per month
- 1.7
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 218