Councillor Helen Harrison
Email: helen.harrison@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
31 meetings · Page 1 of 7
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.
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.
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.
Health Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm
The Health Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Director of Public Health's annual report, focusing on the Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2024-2029, particularly progress in smoking/vaping and keeping active; members agreed to receive an update in six months on health inequalities and actions taken by local area partnerships, for public health to continue engaging the voluntary sector, and for future reports to review progress against current themes. The committee also requested a presentation on a diagram for animation encapsulating factors that impact life expectancy.
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
95 decisions · Page 12 of 19
Political Balance on Council Committees
From: Budget Council, Council - Thursday 20th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Performance Indicator Report 2024/25 (Period 9 - December / Q3 2024-25)
From: Executive - Thursday 13th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 13, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Capital Programme Update 2024/25
From: Executive - Thursday 13th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 13, 2025
...to approve an additional £285,088 in budget for the Swimming Pool Support Fund in 2024/25, funded by a Sport England grant, as part of in-year adjustments to the capital programme.
Recommendations Approved
Government Funding to Support Economic Growth in 2025-26
From: Executive - Thursday 13th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 13, 2025
...to accept £1,581,860 in UK Shared Prosperity Funding, continue targeting funding as per the submitted Investment Plan, support the Connect to Work programme by developing a Local Delivery Plan, and delegate authority for related agreements and submissions.
Recommendations Approved
Independent Advocacy Service
From: Executive - Thursday 13th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 13, 2025
...to commence an open tender procurement process for a five-year Independent Advocacy Service contract, with the option to extend for two further years, delegating authority to the Executive Director for Adults, Health Partnerships and Housing, in consultation with the Executive Member for Adults, Health and Wellbeing, to finalize the procurement and award the contract.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 31
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 95