Councillor Helen Howell
Email: helen.howell@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
55 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 16th December, 2025 7.00 pm
Scrutiny Management Board - Monday 15th December, 2025 7.00 pm, PROVISIONAL
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.
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.
Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 23rd September, 2025 6.30 pm, NEW
The Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met on 23 September 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including fire safety, cemetery regulations, transport, and community involvement in planning. The committee scrutinised a draft housing fire safety policy, provided feedback on proposed cemetery regulations, discussed the development of a local transport plan, and considered a revised statement of community involvement.
Decisions from Meetings
165 decisions · Page 12 of 33
National Non-Domestic Rates and Council Tax Write Offs
From: Executive - Thursday 13th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 13, 2025
...to comply with financial regulations and because the debts were deemed irrecoverable, they approved writing off £589,959.61 in uncollectible Non-Domestic Rates and Council Tax from nine accounts.
Recommendations Approved
Care and Support in Accommodation-based settings for Individuals with needs related to mental health and/or Autism
From: Executive - Thursday 13th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 13, 2025
...to procure a contract for care and support for individuals with mental health needs and/or autism, delegating decisions on the procurement and awarding of the contract to the Executive Director for Adults, Health Partnerships and Housing in consultation with the Executive Member for Adults, Health and Wellbeing.
Recommendations Approved
Sywell Country Park Reservoir drawdown capacity improvement project
From: Executive - Thursday 13th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 13, 2025
...to comply with Environment Agency guidance, the Executive approved capital works to improve the Sywell Country Park Reservoir's drawdown capacity, noted the budget request, approved the procurement process, and delegated authority to the Assistant Director of Assets & Environment to deliver the project.
Recommendations Approved
New Ambition: North Northamptonshire's Economic Growth Strategy 2025-2030
From: Executive - Thursday 13th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 13, 2025
...to approve the New Ambition: North Northamptonshire's Economic Growth Strategy 2025-2030
and create an Economic Ambition Board to drive strategic actions.
Recommendations Approved
Health & Wellbeing Board Strategy for North Northamptonshire
From: Executive - Thursday 13th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 13, 2025
...to approve the North Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2024 – 2029, enabling the Council to meet its statutory duties under the Health and Care Act 2022.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 55
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 165