Councillor Harry David Howes
Email: harry.howes@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
12 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Health Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 5th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Health Scrutiny Committee of North Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to consider reports on the performance and availability of general practice and dental services. The committee will also review its work plan for the upcoming period.
Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 22 January 2026, approving a revised scheme for members' allowances and a new municipal timetable for the upcoming year. The council also accepted the findings of a Corporate Peer Challenge progress review and agreed to a single Planning Committee structure.
Licensing and Appeals Committee - Tuesday 20th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Licensing and Appeals Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met on Tuesday 20 January 2026 to discuss and approve new fees and charges for hackney carriage and private hire licensing. The committee resolved to approve the proposed fees and charges, which will be implemented from 26 January 2026 to the end of March 2027.
Council - Thursday 11th December, 2025 6.00 pm
During the meeting of North Northamptonshire Council, held on 11 December 2025, councillors approved the Corporate Parenting Board Annual Report 2024-25, the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan 2025-26, and the terms of reference for a Community Governance Review. They also agreed to introduce council tax premiums for long-term empty properties and second homes, and set the council tax base for 2026/27.
Health Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The North Northamptonshire Council Health Scrutiny Committee met to discuss winter preparedness, and safeguarding adults, and to review the committee's work plan. The committee approved recommendations related to winter preparedness, the Northamptonshire Safeguarding Adults Board annual report, and the health scrutiny work plan.
Decisions from Meetings
44 decisions · Page 5 of 9
Appointment to the Independent Remuneration Panel for the Scheme of Members Allowances
From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025
...to establish an Independent Remuneration Panel, comprised of Mr. Luke Bacon, Mr. Chris Davison, Mr. Gerard Dempsey, Mr. Craig Ellis, and Ms. Sue Watts, to determine future allowances for council members, with appointments lasting until the annual meeting in May 2030, and delegated authority to the Monitoring Officer to fill vacancies and arrange reviews.
Recommendations Approved
Director of Public Health Annual Report
From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025
...to note the contents and recommendations within the Director of Public Health’s Annual Report 2024-2025, fulfilling a statutory requirement under the 2012 Health and Social Care Act.
Recommendations Approved
Motions on Notice
From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025
...to withdraw Motion 1, approve Motions 2 and 6, and reject Motions 3, 4, 5, and 7, thereby approving the recommendations associated with these motions.
Recommendations Approved
Honorary Alderman and Honorary Alderwoman Arrangements
From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025
...to recognise and celebrate the eminent service of past councillors, the Council approved a scheme for the enrolment of Honorary Aldermen and Honorary Alderwomen and directed the Monitoring Officer to begin the nomination process.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Co-Opted Town and Parish Co-Opted Member
From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025
...to fill a vacancy on the Democracy and Standards Committee, Councillor Lora Lawman of Loddington Parish Council was appointed as a co-opted Town and Parish representative for a term ending in May 2029, provided she continues to meet eligibility criteria.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 12
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 44