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.
66 meetings · Page 1 of 14
Planning Committee - Wednesday 3rd June, 2026 7.00 pm
Annual Council, Council - Thursday 21st May, 2026 6.00 pm
Scrutiny Management Board - Monday 11th May, 2026 7.00 pm
Planning Committee - Wednesday 8th April, 2026 7.00 pm
Extraordinary meeting, Council - Wednesday 18th March, 2026 6.00 pm, NEW
The Council met to discuss the potential creation of a Foundation Strategic Authority for Northamptonshire, a move that could bring significant devolution benefits to the region. The meeting also included provisions for public participation and councillor questions.
Decisions from Meetings
208 decisions · Page 31 of 42
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 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
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
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 66
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 208