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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Zero-emission Bus Scheme

From: Executive - Tuesday 9th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 09, 2025

...to progress a zero-emission bus scheme, the Executive agreed to provide up to £1.8 million in grant funding for eight electric buses and associated infrastructure on the Kettering – Rothwell – Desborough – Corby/Market Harborough corridor, subject to Subsidy Control Act compliance, and delegated authority for a funding agreement with Stagecoach.

Recommendations Approved

Parking Enforcement Processing System Procurement

From: Executive - Tuesday 9th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 09, 2025

...to improve accuracy, accountability, and financial control, the council approved bringing defined elements of Penalty Charge Notice processing in-house, amending budgets accordingly, and delegating contract authority for PCN processing to the Assistant Director for Assets and Environment.

Recommendations Approved

Capital Programme Update 2025/26

From: Executive - Tuesday 9th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 09, 2025

...to note changes to the capital programme following internal approvals and a proposed Zero Emissions Bus Scheme, aligning with the council's corporate plan objectives.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment to Role of Independent Persons - Standards

From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025

...it approved the appointment of Mark Bate, Claire Tilley, and Jessica Slater as Independent Persons for a two-year term, with a possible extension, and authorized the Monitoring Officer to appoint an Independent Person from another local authority if needed.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment to the Independent Remuneration Panel for the Scheme of Members Allowances

From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025

...to establish an Independent Remuneration Panel, comprised of Mr. Luke Bacon, Mr. Chris Davison, Mr. Gerard Dempsey, Mr. Craig Ellis, and Ms. Sue Watts, to determine future allowances for council members, with appointments lasting until the annual meeting in May 2030, and delegated authority to the Monitoring Officer to fill vacancies and arrange reviews.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 41

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 138