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 13 of 19
Short Breaks Transformation for Working Age Adults
From: Executive - Thursday 13th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 13, 2025
...to transform short breaks for working age adults, including consulting on alternative care for Pine Lodge residents, repurposing Pine Lodge, developing a business case for temporary accommodation, moving to an externally commissioned service model, developing an in-house 'provider of last resort', and delegating authority for further decisions.
Recommendations Approved
High Street Rental Auctions Early Adopters
From: Executive - Thursday 13th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 13, 2025
...to sign up to the High Street Rental Auctions Early Adopter initiative to support town centre regeneration by bringing vacant properties back into use.
Recommendations approved
Capital Outturn 2024/25 - Forecasted Outturn as at Quarter 3
From: Executive - Thursday 13th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 13, 2025
...to note the forecasted capital outturn position for the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account, new schemes approved since April 1st, 2024, and schemes to be removed from the capital program for 2024/25, as of Quarter 3.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Quarter 3 Report - 2024/25
From: Executive - Thursday 13th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 13, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Climate Change Strategy 2025-2030
From: Executive - Thursday 13th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 13, 2025
...the Executive approved the Climate Change Strategy (2025-2030) for North Northamptonshire, outlining key climate-related risks and a pathway towards a more resilient and sustainable future.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 31
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 95