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 23 of 26
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
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
Earls Barton Primary School Expansion - Additional Funding
From: Executive - Thursday 16th January, 2025 10.00 am - January 16, 2025
...to approve £761.3k of additional funding from DFE Basic Needs Funding for the Earls Barton Primary School Expansion and delegate project delivery to the Executive Director of Children’s Services in consultation with the Executive Member of Children, Families, Education.
Recommendations Approved
Political Balance on Council Committees
From: Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 9th January, 2025 6.00 pm - January 09, 2025
Recommendations Approved
English Devolution White Paper & the Creation of Strategic Authorities
From: Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 9th January, 2025 6.00 pm - January 09, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 40
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 127