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 5 of 15
Integrated Community Equipment Service
From: Executive - Tuesday 9th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 09, 2025
...it approved an eight-month contract variation for the current Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES) and the procurement of a new ICES contract in partnership with West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) and the Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB).
Recommendations Approved
Indicative Budget Timeline and Scrutiny Process 2026-27 - Update
From: Executive - Tuesday 9th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 09, 2025
Recommendations Approved
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
Review of Waste Policies
From: Executive - Tuesday 9th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 09, 2025
...the Executive approved the updated Waste & Recycling Policy and Strategy for tackling litter & fly-tipping, and delegated authority for minor amendments to the Executive Director of Place and Economy.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 16
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 71