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 17 of 33
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
North Northamptonshire Adult Social Care Strategy 2024 – 2029 – “The Lives we Live”
From: Executive - Thursday 13th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 13, 2025
...to approve the Adult Social Care Strategy 2024-2029 and delegate the development and implementation of a delivery plan to the Executive Director Adults, Health Partnerships and Housing in consultation with the Executive Member for Adults, Health and Wellbeing.
Recommendations Approved
Update and Review of Minerals and Waste Planning Policies and Proposals
From: Executive - Thursday 13th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 13, 2025
...to progress the adoption and preparation of a new Minerals and Waste Local Plan covering the county of Northamptonshire, contingent on West Northamptonshire Council's agreement.
Recommendations Approved
Determination of admission arrangements for local authority maintained (community and voluntary controlled) schools in North Northamptonshire for the 2026 intakes
From: Executive - Thursday 13th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 13, 2025
...to formally agree the admission arrangements for community and voluntary controlled schools, approve two coordinated schemes, and approve the setting of the relevant area for schools in the authority for the 2026 intakes.
Recommendations Approved
Budget Forecast 2024/25 at Period 9
From: Executive - Thursday 13th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 13, 2025
...to note the council's forecast outturn position for the General Fund, Housing Revenue Account, and Dedicated Schools Grant for 2024/25, the release of £45k from the contingency budget for pay awards, and the assessment of the deliverability of General Fund savings proposals.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 55
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 165