Martin Griffiths - Councillor for North Northamptonshire (Croyland and Swanspool)

Councillor Martin Griffiths

Reform UK Croyland and Swanspool

Email: martin.griffiths@northnorthants.gov.uk

Council: North Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Corporate Scrutiny Committee Employment Subcommittee (Committee Member) Planning Committee (South) Joint Children's Trust Committee (Committee Member, Co-Chair) Executive (Chair) Shared Services Joint Committee (Chair)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

41 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Executive Chair

Executive - Tuesday 16th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Executive of North Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on 16 December 2025 to discuss the council's budget, medium-term financial plan, and capital programme, as well as updates on efficiency reviews and strategic risks. The meeting will also cover the Housing Revenue Account and various policy updates.

December 16, 2025
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
Shared Services Joint Committee Chair

Shared Services Joint Committee - Wednesday 26th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Shared Services Joint Committee met to discuss the disaggregation of shared IT services between North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) and West Northamptonshire Council (WNC). The committee approved the decision for NNC to disaggregate the IT services provided by WNC, with the exclusion of services provided to the Northamptonshire Children's Trust and those included within business systems arrangements. NNC will fund the one-off costs of disaggregation and 75% of any unavoidable stranded costs, and the Section 151 officers[^1] of both councils will agree the final cost implications.

November 26, 2025
Joint Children's Trust Committee Co-Chair

New time and venue, Children's Trust Joint Committee - Wednesday 12th November, 2025 3.00 pm

The Children's Trust Joint Committee convened to discuss key issues affecting children's services in North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire. Councillor Mark Arnull was appointed as Co-Chair for West Northamptonshire Council. The committee also addressed the Northamptonshire Children's Trust's financial forecast for 2025/26, and approved the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan 2025/26.

November 12, 2025
Executive Chair

Executive - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 10.00 am

The North Northamptonshire Council Executive met to discuss a range of issues, including the adoption of the Corporate Plan 2025-2029, the financial performance of the council, and a new policy for adult social care direct payments. They approved the Great Addington Neighbourhood Plan, and also approved going out to procurement for the electoral services printing and mailing contract. The Executive also agreed to introduce a premium for long term empty properties and second homes to encourage owners to bring properties back into use more quickly to address housing shortages.

November 11, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Supported Living Services for Individuals with Learning Disabilities

From: Executive - Tuesday 12th August, 2025 10.00 am - August 12, 2025

...to approve the procurement of a new £27 million per annum contract for supported living services for individuals with learning disabilities and delegate decision-making authority to the Executive Director for Adults, Health Partnerships and Housing in consultation with the Executive Member of Adults and Health Partnerships.

For Determination

Local Authority Housing Fund - Round 3 (LAHF 3)

From: Executive - Tuesday 12th August, 2025 10.00 am - August 12, 2025

...to accept a £0.528m grant from MHCLG's Local Authority Housing Fund – Round 3 (LAHF 3) and allocate £0.878m to purchase four properties, increasing council housing stock and alleviating temporary accommodation pressures.

For Determination

Transformation of the Specialist Support Service Younger Adults service, and new in-house Enablement Service

From: Executive - Tuesday 12th August, 2025 10.00 am - August 12, 2025

...to transform the Specialist Support Service Younger Adults (SSYA) by commissioning external providers for longer-term support and to create a new in-house enablement service.

For Determination

Capital Programme Update 2025/26

From: Executive - Tuesday 12th August, 2025 10.00 am - August 12, 2025

...to approve changes to the capital programme, including budget approval for the Local Authority Housing Fund – Round 3, and noted other changes, drawdowns, and material items considered by the Strategic Capital Board.

For Determination

Procurement of Compliance Contractor 2025 – 2028 plus extension

From: Executive - Tuesday 12th August, 2025 10.00 am - August 12, 2025

...to approve a procurement route using both framework agreements and the open market for multiple providers of a Statutory Compliance service, and to delegate authority to the Assistant Director of Assets and Environment, in consultation with the Executive Member for Highways, Transport and Assets, to enter into the necessary contractual arrangements.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 41

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 138