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 23 of 33
Sheltered Housing Alarm Digitalisation
From: Executive - Thursday 19th December, 2024 10.00 am - December 19, 2024
...to address the risks of the national analogue to digital phoneline switchover, they approved procuring a new, fully digital alarm system for sheltered housing, utilizing an in-house monitoring center, and allocated £1.8 million in funding, while also delegating authority to the Executive Director of Adults, Health Partnerships and Housing to conclude the procurement.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Strategic Risk Register
From: Executive - Thursday 19th December, 2024 10.00 am - December 19, 2024
...to note the risk management update regarding the Corporate Strategic Risk Register.
Recommendations Approved
Draft Budget 2025/26 and Medium-Term Financial Plan
From: Executive - Thursday 19th December, 2024 10.00 am - December 19, 2024
...to recommend to Council the approval of the 2025-26 Budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan, including a net revenue budget of £815.4m, a Band D Equivalent Council Tax of £1,827.06, and various funding allocations and consultation processes.
Recommendations Approved
Capital Programme Update 2024-25
From: Executive - Thursday 19th December, 2024 10.00 am - December 19, 2024
...to approve budget adjustments to the 2024-25 capital programme, including funding for a Kettering pitch, track, and pavilion, Wilby School building refurbishment, Washbrook Road ramp, household waste and recycling containers, and a Thrapston bus stop real-time passenger information system.
Recommendations Approved
Commissioning of Substance Misuse Services for North Northamptonshire
From: Executive - Thursday 19th December, 2024 10.00 am - December 19, 2024
...they delegated authority to the Director of Public Health & Wellbeing, in consultation with the Executive Member for Adults, Health and Wellbeing, to commission substance misuse services for North Northamptonshire starting 1.4.26, including undertaking procurement and awarding the contract.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 55
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 165