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
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Commissioning of Substance Misuse Services for North Northamptonshire
From: Executive - Thursday 19th December, 2024 10.00 am - December 19, 2024
...they delegated authority to the Director of Public Health & Wellbeing, in consultation with the Executive Member for Adults, Health and Wellbeing, to commission substance misuse services for North Northamptonshire starting 1.4.26, including undertaking procurement and awarding the contract.
Recommendations Approved
Customer Service Outreach Programme
From: Executive - Thursday 19th December, 2024 10.00 am - December 19, 2024
...to defer approval of the Customer Service Outreach Programme.
Item Deferred
Draft Budget 2025/26 and Medium-Term Financial Plan
From: Executive - Thursday 19th December, 2024 10.00 am - December 19, 2024
...to recommend to Council the approval of the 2025-26 Budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan, including a net revenue budget of £815.4m, a Band D Equivalent Council Tax of £1,827.06, and various funding allocations and consultation processes.
Recommendations Approved
Capital Programme Update 2024-25
From: Executive - Thursday 19th December, 2024 10.00 am - December 19, 2024
...to approve budget adjustments to the 2024-25 capital programme, including funding for a Kettering pitch, track, and pavilion, Wilby School building refurbishment, Washbrook Road ramp, household waste and recycling containers, and a Thrapston bus stop real-time passenger information system.
Recommendations Approved
Housing Revenue Account Draft Budget 2025-26 and Medium-Term Financial Plan Proposals
From: Executive - Thursday 19th December, 2024 10.00 am - December 19, 2024
...to recommend to Council the approval of the 2025-26 Housing Revenue Account Budget, including a 2.7% increase in dwelling rents, and to note the draft Medium-Term Financial Plan for 2026/27 to 2029/30 and the forecast reserves.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 148