Helen Harrison - Councillor for North Northamptonshire (Oundle)

Councillor Helen Harrison

Conservative Party Oundle

Email: helen.harrison@northnorthants.gov.uk

Council: North Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Health and Wellbeing Board Planning Committee (North) Executive EAP Sustainable Communities Health Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

31 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday 11th December, 2025 6.00 pm

The upcoming council meeting will address key issues for North Northamptonshire, including adopting a new Corporate Plan, reviewing council tax support, and considering community governance. Councillors will also discuss motions related to pavement parking, secondary school provision at Hanwood Park, and the role of Sport England in planning applications.

December 11, 2025
Health Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

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.

November 18, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

October 30, 2025
Health Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

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.

September 16, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

September 03, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Green Hill Solar Farm

From: Executive - Thursday 16th January, 2025 10.00 am - January 16, 2025

...to endorse a draft consultation response regarding the proposed Green Hill Solar Farm and delegate authority to the Executive Director of Place and Economy to respond to consultations during the Development Consent Order stages and to deal with post-decision matters if development consent is granted.

Recommendations approved

Post-Financial Settlement Budget Update

From: Executive - Thursday 16th January, 2025 10.00 am - January 16, 2025

...to update the Draft Budget 2025/26 and Medium-Term Financial Plan following the Government’s Financial Settlement, noting funding changes and approving a reduction in the waste management inflationary increase.

Recommendations Approved

Knights Farm, Rushden – Overage Agreement

From: Executive - Thursday 16th January, 2025 10.00 am - January 16, 2025

...to ensure the continuation of the overage agreement for Knights Farm in Rushden, they agreed to extend the Planning Longstop date in the Promotion Agreement to April 2026 and delegated authority for further extensions if needed.

Recommendations Approved

Capital Programme Update 2024/25

From: Executive - Thursday 16th January, 2025 10.00 am - January 16, 2025

...to update the 2024/25 capital programme by approving additional budgets for the Earls Barton School expansion, Swanspool Tennis Courts refurbishment, and West Glebe Park astroturf resurfacing, funded through a combination of grants, capital receipts, and budget virements.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 31

Average per Month: 1.3

Decisions Recorded: 95