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.
40 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 7 April 2026 - 7.00 pm
Extraordinary meeting, Council - Wednesday 18th March, 2026 6.00 pm, NEW
The Council is scheduled to consider a significant proposal regarding the creation of a Foundation Strategic Authority for Northamptonshire. This would involve submitting an Expression of Interest to the government, aiming to secure benefits associated with devolution. The meeting will also include opportunities for public participation and councillor questions.
Council - Thursday, 5 March 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Council met on Thursday 5 March 2026 and approved a new Corporate Parenting Strategy, a Pay Policy Statement for 2025/26, and changes to political balance on committees. The Council also noted the Northamptonshire Children's Trust Business Plan and Annual Report, and rejected a motion concerning contaminated land.
Council - Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 10.00 am
North Northamptonshire Council convened for a Budget Council meeting on Thursday, 19 February 2026, where the primary focus was the approval of the General Fund Final Budget for 2026-27, the Medium-Term Financial Plan, and the Capital Programme. Key decisions included the setting of Council Tax levels, with an approved increase of 2.99% for the core council tax and an additional 2% for the Adult Social Care precept, resulting in an average Band D Council Tax of £1,918.23. The Housing Revenue Account Budget for 2026/27 was also approved, including a 4.8% increase in dwelling rents.
Decisions from Meetings
127 decisions · Page 13 of 26
Apologies for Absence
From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 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
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
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 40
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 127