Councillor Elizabeth Wright
Email: elizabeth.wright@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
16 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Schools Forum - Thursday 11th December, 2025 1.00 pm
The North Northamptonshire Schools Forum is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss a range of financial and policy issues affecting schools in the area. Key topics include Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) monitoring, school budget updates, and proposals for funding transfers and de-delegation of services. The forum will also consider updates to the permanent exclusions clawback policy.
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.
New time and venue, Children's Trust Joint Committee - Wednesday 12th November, 2025 3.00 pm
The Children's Trust Joint Committee convened to discuss key issues affecting children's services in North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire. Councillor Mark Arnull was appointed as Co-Chair for West Northamptonshire Council. The committee also addressed the Northamptonshire Children's Trust's financial forecast for 2025/26, and approved the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan 2025/26.
Executive - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 10.00 am
The North Northamptonshire Council Executive met to discuss a range of issues, including the adoption of the Corporate Plan 2025-2029, the financial performance of the council, and a new policy for adult social care direct payments. They approved the Great Addington Neighbourhood Plan, and also approved going out to procurement for the electoral services printing and mailing contract. The Executive also agreed to introduce a premium for long term empty properties and second homes to encourage owners to bring properties back into use more quickly to address housing shortages.
Decisions from Meetings
81 decisions · Page 3 of 17
Great Addington Neighbourhood Plan
From: Executive - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Plan 2025-2029
From: Executive - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Performance Indicator Report 2025/26 (Period 6 – September / Q2)
From: Executive - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Future Fleet Strategy and Contract Procurement
From: Executive - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025
...the Executive of North Northamptonshire approved the procurement of contracted services exceeding £500,000 and Internal Combustion Engine powered vehicles to satisfy fleet requirements, delegating authority for procurement and document signing, and approving a further report detailing procurement findings.
Recommendations Approved
Council Tax Premiums - Second Homes and Long Term Empty Properties
From: Executive - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025
...to recommend to the Council the introduction of a council tax premium for long-term empty properties after one year, effective from April 1, 2026, and a premium for second homes, effective from April 1, 2027, subject to providing the required 12 months' notice.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 16
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 81