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.
20 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Annual Council, Council - Thursday 21st May, 2026 6.00 pm
Executive - Tuesday 17th March, 2026 10.00 am
The Executive of North Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to consider a range of important policy updates and procurement decisions. Key discussions are expected to include the Highway Asset Management Policy and Strategy, the procurement of a Garden Waste Disposal Contract, and updates on the Housing Revenue Account.
Council - Thursday 5th March, 2026 6.00 pm
The Council met on Thursday 5 March 2026 and approved a new Corporate Parenting Strategy, a Pay Policy Statement for 2025/26, and changes to political balance on committees. The Council also noted the Northamptonshire Children's Trust Business Plan and Annual Report, and rejected a motion concerning contaminated land.
Council - Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 10.00 am
North Northamptonshire Council convened for a Budget Council meeting on Thursday, 19 February 2026, where the primary focus was the approval of the General Fund Final Budget for 2026-27, the Medium-Term Financial Plan, and the Capital Programme. Key decisions included the setting of Council Tax levels, with an approved increase of 2.99% for the core council tax and an additional 2% for the Adult Social Care precept, resulting in an average Band D Council Tax of £1,918.23. The Housing Revenue Account Budget for 2026/27 was also approved, including a 4.8% increase in dwelling rents.
Decisions from Meetings
118 decisions · Page 5 of 24
Saunders Close Kettering & Lawrence Factory Desborough Capital Works
From: Executive - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 10.00 am - January 20, 2026
...approved the commencement of the procurement process for the full demolition of properties at Saunders Close, Kettering and Lawrence Factory, Desborough, noting the capital budget request and delegating authority for project delivery.
Recommendations Approved
Tree Management Policy
From: Executive - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 10.00 am - January 20, 2026
...approved the Tree Management Policy and delegated authority for minor amendments prior to publication.
Recommendations Approved
Growth of Town Centres - Masterplan Development
From: Executive - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 10.00 am - January 20, 2026
...approved the production of a Town Centre Masterplan for Wellingborough, with a Kettering town centre masterplan to be developed thereafter.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement of Waste and Recycling Containers
From: Executive - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 10.00 am - January 20, 2026
...to approve a four-year contract for the supply, storage, and delivery of waste and recycling containers.
Recommendations Approved
Network Management Plan
From: Executive - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 10.00 am - January 20, 2026
...approved the Highway Network Management Plan and delegated authority for in-year legislative changes to the Executive Director of Place and Economy.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 20
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 118