Helen Howell - Councillor for North Northamptonshire (Raunds)

Councillor Helen Howell

Conservative Party Raunds

Email: helen.howell@northnorthants.gov.uk

Council: North Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Employment Committee (Committee Member) EAP Active Communities Council (Committee Member) Executive Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Shared Services Joint Committee Employment Subcommittee Scrutiny Management Board (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Scrutiny Management Board Committee Member

Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday 12th February, 2026 7.00 pm, PROVISIONAL

February 12, 2026, 7:00 pm
Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 4th February, 2026 6.30 pm, NEW

The Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to discuss plans for community safety, future leisure service management, and a draft housing tenant engagement strategy. The committee will also review its work programme.

February 04, 2026, 6:30 pm
Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 16th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to discuss the Highway Network Management Plan, and review the committee's work programme. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Corby Cube, and will be available for the public to view via a live stream on YouTube. Councillor Trevor Conway is scheduled to chair the meeting.

December 16, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday 11th December, 2025 6.00 pm

During the meeting of North Northamptonshire Council, held on 11 December 2025, councillors approved the Corporate Parenting Board Annual Report 2024-25, the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan 2025-26, and the terms of reference for a Community Governance Review. They also agreed to introduce council tax premiums for long-term empty properties and second homes, and set the council tax base for 2026/27.

December 11, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

October 30, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Kettering Pitch,Track and Pavilion Refurbishment Project

From: Executive - Thursday 19th December, 2024 10.00 am - December 19, 2024

...to approve the Kettering Pitch, Track and Pavilion Refurbishment project, including its procurement process, budget, contractor awards, and delegated authority for project delivery.

Recommendations Approved

Stock Condition & Workspace Transformation Capital Investment

From: Executive - Thursday 19th December, 2024 10.00 am - December 19, 2024

...to approve the procurement for refurbishment of identified properties and replacement of furniture, delegating authority to the Assistant Director of Assets & Environment, in consultation with the Executive Member for Highways, Travel and Assets, to deliver the project.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Revenue Account Draft Budget 2025-26 and Medium-Term Financial Plan Proposals

From: Executive - Thursday 19th December, 2024 10.00 am - December 19, 2024

...to recommend to Council the approval of the 2025-26 Housing Revenue Account Budget, including a 2.7% increase in dwelling rents, and to note the draft Medium-Term Financial Plan for 2026/27 to 2029/30 and the forecast reserves.

Recommendations Approved

Environmental Crime Offences 2023 – Fixed Penalty Fines Update

From: Executive - Thursday 19th December, 2024 10.00 am - December 19, 2024

...to adopt new fixed penalty fine levels for environmental crimes like littering and fly-tipping, offer a 25% discount for early payment within 14 days, and set the payment period at 28 days, while delegating authority for policy and fee adjustments.

Recommendations approved

Draft Capital Programme 2025-29

From: Executive - Thursday 19th December, 2024 10.00 am - December 19, 2024

...to approve the General Fund and HRA Capital Programmes 2025-29 for consultation and noted the Development Pool 2025-29, with schemes subject to further approval.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 56

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 175