Councillor Martin Griffiths
Email: martin.griffiths@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
Council Profile: View on council website
Committees:
Is this you? Claim this page.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
41 meetings · Page 1 of 9
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
138 decisions · Page 14 of 28
Capital Programme Update 2025/26
From: Executive - Tuesday 15th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 15, 2025
...to update the 2025/26 Capital Programme, the Executive approved changes to the program including the addition of funding for Local Transport Grant, Active Travel Fund 5, and Consolidated Active Travel Fund, and the removal of the Integrated Transport Block budget, while also noting other changes, drawdowns, and material items considered by the Strategic Capital Board.
For Determination
Housing Maintenance & Development
From: Executive - Tuesday 15th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 15, 2025
...authority was delegated to the Executive Director of Adults, Health Partnerships and Housing, in consultation with the Executive Member for Housing Landlord Services and Strategic Housing, to procure, negotiate, award, and enter into contracts for the supply and fit of external doors and windows, the clearance and cleaning of waste from void properties, and the completion of repairs, maintenance, and renovation works to 'major' void properties.
For Determination
Safe Accommodation (Domestic Abuse) Commissioning
From: Executive - Tuesday 15th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 15, 2025
...to jointly commission with West Northamptonshire Council new contracts for safe accommodation (refuge) provision for victims and survivors of domestic abuse within Northamptonshire, delegating authority for further decisions to the Assistant Director of Communities and Leisure.
For Determination
The Avenue Infants School Extension
From: Executive - Tuesday 15th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 15, 2025
...to delegate authority for procuring a contractor and securing planning approvals for The Avenue Infants School Extension, aimed at providing suitable accommodation for SEND pupils and staff.
For Determination
Political Balance on Council Committees
From: Council - Thursday 26th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 41
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 138