Councillor Chris McGiffen
Email: chris.mcgiffen@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
15 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Budget Executive, Executive - Tuesday 10th February, 2026 10.00 am
Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 22 January 2026, approving a revised scheme for members' allowances and a new municipal timetable for the upcoming year. The council also accepted the findings of a Corporate Peer Challenge progress review and agreed to a single Planning Committee structure.
Executive - Tuesday 20th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Executive of North Northamptonshire Council approved a four-year contract for the procurement of waste and recycling containers and adopted an updated Highway Network Management Plan. They also agreed to proceed with the development of a town centre masterplan for Wellingborough, followed by Kettering, and decided to prepare the new Local Plan under the Government's revised development plan system.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
104 decisions · Page 18 of 21
Budget Forecast 2024-25 at Period 12 (Draft Outturn)
From: This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025
...it noted the forecast outturn position for the General Fund, Housing Revenue Account, and Dedicated Schools Grant for 2024/25, approved transfers to and from various General Fund reserves, approved the inclusion of certain 2024/25 underspends in the 2025/26 Budget, delegated authority for non-material changes to the draft outturn, and noted the assessment of the 2024/25 General Fund savings proposals.
Recommendations Approved
North Northamptonshire Council Housing Strategy 2025 to 2030
From: This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025
... the Executive approved the North Northamptonshire Housing Strategy 2025-2030 and delegated authority to the Executive Director Adults, Health Partnerships and Housing, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to progress with the strategy and its objectives.
Recommendations Approved
Performance Indicator Report 2024/25 (Period 12 - March / Q4 2024-25)
From: This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Efficiency Review
From: This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025
Recommendations Approved
School Capital Expansion - Delegated Procurement
From: This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025
...to delegate authority for procurement, negotiation, awarding, and contracting related to school expansions at Millbrook Junior School and the initial design phase of Stanton Cross Secondary School, and noted the proposed changes to funding and required funding agreements.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 15
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 104