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 16 of 33
Treasury Management Quarter 3 Report - 2024/25
From: Executive - Thursday 13th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 13, 2025
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
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
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
Independent Advocacy Service
From: Executive - Thursday 13th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 13, 2025
...to commence an open tender procurement process for a five-year Independent Advocacy Service contract, with the option to extend for two further years, delegating authority to the Executive Director for Adults, Health Partnerships and Housing, in consultation with the Executive Member for Adults, Health and Wellbeing, to finalize the procurement and award the contract.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 55
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 165