Councillor Brian Benneyworth
Email: brian.benneyworth@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
16 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Council - Thursday 11th December, 2025 6.00 pm
The upcoming North Northamptonshire Council meeting will address key issues including the adoption of a new Corporate Plan, approval of the Corporate Parenting Board's annual report, and proposed changes to council tax premiums. Councillors will also discuss the Youth Justice Plan, the Local Council Tax Support Scheme, and a Community Governance Review.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday 9th December, 2025 2.00 pm
The North Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board is scheduled to meet on 9 December 2025, at the Corby Cube in Corby. The agenda includes discussions on the Health and Wellbeing Strategy, the Family Help Strategy, SEND provision, the Better Care Fund, the Family Drug and Alcohol Court, the Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children Partnership Annual Report, and the mental health of care leavers. Councillor Brian Benneyworth, Chair and Portfolio Holder for Health and Leisure, North Northamptonshire Council, will chair the meeting.
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 disaggregation of IT services, with NNC set to fund the one-off costs and a portion of unavoidable stranded costs. They also agreed to delegate authority to the Section 151 officers[^2] of both councils to finalise the cost implications.
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
71 decisions · Page 12 of 15
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
Corporate Plan 2025-2029
From: Executive - Tuesday 15th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 15, 2025
...to develop the Corporate Plan 2025-2029, the Executive approved the key stages, activities, and indicative milestones, while also noting the importance of the plan and suggesting a more user-friendly name for public communication.
For Determination
Department for Transport Capital Funding
From: Executive - Tuesday 15th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 15, 2025
...to note the receipt of additional capital funding from the Department of Transport totaling £55.287m, agree to spend Active Travel Fund grants on priority cycling and walking schemes, and delegate authority to determine the schemes to be delivered from the Local Transport Grant.
For Determination
Political Balance on Council Committees
From: Council - Thursday 26th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Replacement Adults Social Care System
From: Council - Thursday 26th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 16
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 71