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 27 of 30
Air Quality Supplementary Planning Document for North Northamptonshire
From: Executive - Thursday 10th October, 2024 10.00 am - October 10, 2024
...to review and approve the adoption of the Air Quality Supplementary Planning Document (AQ SPD).
Recommendations Approved
North Northamptonshire Street Naming & Numbering Policy
From: Executive - Thursday 10th October, 2024 10.00 am - October 10, 2024
...to adopt a new Street Naming and Numbering Policy, combining and updating previous guidance, with an added clause allowing for deviations approved by specific leaders in exceptional circumstances.
Recommendations Approved
Update on the Recommissioning of Public Health Services
From: Executive - Thursday 10th October, 2024 10.00 am - October 10, 2024
...to note the update on recommissioning Public Health Services and approve delegation to the Director of Public Health to finalise commissioning and award contracts for various services including Best Start in Life, Thriving in Life, and the North Northamptonshire Integrated Sexual Health Service.
Recommendations Approved
Duddington with Fineshade Neighbourhood Plan
From: Executive - Thursday 10th October, 2024 10.00 am - October 10, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Environmental Crime Offences 2023 – Fixed Penalty Fines Update
From: Executive - Thursday 10th October, 2024 10.00 am - October 10, 2024
...to defer the consideration and approval of fixed penalty fine levels for environmental crime offences.
Recommendations approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 148