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 North Northamptonshire Council meeting will address key issues including the adoption of a new Corporate Plan, approval of the Corporate Parenting Board's annual report, and proposed changes to council tax premiums. Councillors will also discuss the Youth Justice Plan, the Local Council Tax Support Scheme, and a Community Governance Review.
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 8 of 30
Schools' Capital Works
From: Executive - Thursday 17th April, 2025 10.00 am - April 17, 2025
...to approve capital works and associated funding for schools in North Northamptonshire, including delegating authority to key officers to deliver specific projects and noting budget approvals for Alfred Lord Tennyson School, Rowan Gate Primary School, Latimer Arts College, and Prince William School Alternative Provision.
Recommendations Approved
Household Support Fund 7
From: Executive - Thursday 17th April, 2025 10.00 am - April 17, 2025
...to deliver the Household Support Fund 7, the Executive approved a plan to provide children's holiday food support, warm spaces, financial assistance for essential living costs and winter energy, grants for community groups, discretionary support, and funding for program evaluation, while delegating authority to redistribute unassigned funds for warm spaces, food banks, and grant holders.
Recommendations Approved
Performance Management Framework and Key Performance Indicator Set for 2025-26
From: Executive - Thursday 17th April, 2025 10.00 am - April 17, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Capital Programme Update 2025/26
From: Executive - Thursday 17th April, 2025 10.00 am - April 17, 2025
...approved adjustments to the 2025/26 capital programme, including additional budget approvals for projects like the Isham Bypass, school renovations, traffic calming, and community facility improvements, funded through grants, virements, and Section 106 contributions.
Recommendations Approved
Habitat Banks for Biodiversity Net Gain
From: Executive - Thursday 17th April, 2025 10.00 am - April 17, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 148