Councillor Brian Benneyworth

Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm

At a meeting on 3 September 2025, North Northamptonshire Council discussed a range of issues, including public health, the appointment of independent persons, and political balance on council committees. Councillors approved the Director of Public Health’s annual report, the establishment of an Independent Remuneration Panel, and a scheme for the enrolment of Honorary Aldermen and Alderwomen. They also voted on several motions, approving those related to planning committees and business rates, while rejecting motions concerning a planning issue in Loddington/Cransley, service harmonisation and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Executive - Tuesday 12th August, 2025 10.00 am

The Executive of North Northamptonshire Council met to discuss and make decisions on a range of issues, including the procurement of bunker fuel, transformation of specialist support services, housing funds, and the establishment of a local plan advisory group. The Executive authorised the procurement of a supply contract for bunker fuel, endorsed the transformation of the Specialist Support Service Younger Adults (SSYA), approved the acceptance of grant funding for the Local Authority Housing Fund – Round 3 (LAHF 3), and approved the establishment of the North Northamptonshire Local Plan Advisory Group.

Employment Committee - Thursday 7th August, 2025 7.00 pm

The Employment Committee of North Northamptonshire Council convened to discuss and approve recommendations regarding the selection and appointment of a permanent Director of Transformation & Strategy. They also approved the minutes from their meeting held on 8 January 2025, and a funding uplift for domestic abuse services. A sub-committee was established to manage the selection process for the Director of Transformation & Strategy.

Executive - Tuesday 15th July, 2025 10.00 am

The North Northamptonshire Council Executive met to discuss a range of issues, including approving the commencement of a review of the council's financial management, procurement and governance arrangements, and to adopt the North Northamptonshire Cultural Masterplan. Councillors also approved a revised policy for home to school transport and accepted additional capital funding from the Department for Transport (DfT) for highways and transport improvements.

Council - Thursday 26th June, 2025 6.00 pm

The North Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 26 June 2025 to discuss several key issues, including the adoption of a new Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy, the replacement of the Adults Social Care System, and changes to the political balance on council committees. Councillors were also expected to consider three motions related to the Gypsy & Traveller Local Plan, an Everyone Matters Campaign , and business rates for town centre businesses. The meeting was also set to include public participation and councillor questions.