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 North Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss and formally adopt the Corporate Plan, review the Corporate Parenting Board's annual report, and consider the Youth Justice Plan. Councillors will also discuss council tax support schemes, premiums for empty properties, 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 2 of 15
Corporate Plan 2025-2029
From: Executive - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Travellers Temporary Stopping Site – Update Report
From: Executive - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025
... to progress the project for a Travellers Temporary Stopping Site at Generals Corner, Woodford, revoke the previous decision for a site at Junction 3 of the A14, Rothwell, progress the site as an emergency stopping site with associated facilities, and delegate authority for planning application and procurement.
Recommendations Approved
Future Fleet Strategy and Contract Procurement
From: Executive - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025
...the Executive of North Northamptonshire approved the procurement of contracted services exceeding £500,000 and Internal Combustion Engine powered vehicles to satisfy fleet requirements, delegating authority for procurement and document signing, and approving a further report detailing procurement findings.
Recommendations Approved
Finance and Performance Report - Quarter 2
From: Executive - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025
...the Executive noted the forecast outturn position for 2025/26, including a General Fund overspend, a Housing Revenue Account underspend, and a Dedicated Schools Grant deficit, approved budget re-profiling, and noted the treasury management position and the assessment of General Fund savings proposals.
Recommendations Approved
North Northamptonshire Cemetery Regulation
From: Executive - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025
...the Executive of North Northamptonshire approved a consolidated set of cemetery regulations, single-depth grave digging in unsuitable soil, and aligned opening hours for Wellingborough cemeteries with the rest of North Northamptonshire.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 16
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 71