Councillor David Howes
Email: david.howes@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
38 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 16th December, 2025 7.00 pm
Council - Thursday 11th December, 2025 6.00 pm
The upcoming meeting of North Northamptonshire Council will address key issues including the adoption of a new Corporate Plan, the approval of the Corporate Parenting Board's Annual Report, and proposed changes to council tax premiums. Councillors will also consider the terms of reference for a Community Governance Review, and discuss motions related to pavement parking, secondary school provision at Hanwood Park, and the role of Sport England in planning applications.
Council - Thursday 30th October, 2025 6.00 pm
North Northamptonshire Council met to discuss the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan, and to agree changes to the political balance on council committees. The council approved the recommendations set out in the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan 2024/25, and also approved changes to political balance on its committees.
Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 23rd September, 2025 6.30 pm, NEW
The Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met on 23 September 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including fire safety, cemetery regulations, transport, and community involvement in planning. The committee scrutinised a draft housing fire safety policy, provided feedback on proposed cemetery regulations, discussed the development of a local transport plan, and considered a revised statement of community involvement.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
148 decisions · Page 18 of 30
Knights Farm, Rushden – Overage Agreement
From: Executive - Thursday 16th January, 2025 10.00 am - January 16, 2025
...to ensure the continuation of the overage agreement for Knights Farm in Rushden, they agreed to extend the Planning Longstop date in the Promotion Agreement to April 2026 and delegated authority for further extensions if needed.
Recommendations Approved
Earls Barton Primary School Expansion - Additional Funding
From: Executive - Thursday 16th January, 2025 10.00 am - January 16, 2025
...to approve £761.3k of additional funding from DFE Basic Needs Funding for the Earls Barton Primary School Expansion and delegate project delivery to the Executive Director of Children’s Services in consultation with the Executive Member of Children, Families, Education.
Recommendations Approved
English Devolution White Paper & the Creation of Strategic Authorities
From: Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 9th January, 2025 6.00 pm - January 09, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Political Balance on Council Committees
From: Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 9th January, 2025 6.00 pm - January 09, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Strategic Risk Register
From: Executive - Thursday 19th December, 2024 10.00 am - December 19, 2024
...to note the risk management update regarding the Corporate Strategic Risk Register.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 148