Councillor James Towns
Email: james.towns@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
23 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Planning Committee - Wednesday, 3 June 2026 - 7.00 pm
Planning Committee - Wednesday, 8 April 2026 - 7.00 pm
Extraordinary meeting, Council - Wednesday 18th March, 2026 6.00 pm, NEW
The Council is scheduled to consider a significant proposal regarding the creation of a Foundation Strategic Authority for Northamptonshire. This would involve submitting an Expression of Interest to the government, aiming to secure benefits associated with devolution. The meeting will also include opportunities for public participation and councillor questions.
Planning Committee - Wednesday 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met on Wednesday 11 March 2026, approving a range of planning applications including a children's care home, holiday lets, a battery energy storage system, and a new 3G pitch for Oundle Rugby Football Club. The committee also elected Councillor Jennie Bone as Vice-Chair.
Decisions from Meetings
97 decisions · Page 19 of 20
Committee Membership and Appointment of Chairs/Vice Chairs of Committees
From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025
...to ensure political balance, the council approved proportionality rules, noted political group appointments to the governance structure, received nominations and made appointments for chairs and vice chairs, noted the Monitoring Officer's delegated authority for in-year committee membership changes, delegated authority to the Monitoring Officer to commence recruitment for independent positions, and delegated authority to the Monitoring Officer to update the Constitution to reflect these changes.
Recommendations approved
Political Group Leadership
From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025
...to note the leadership arrangements of the recognised political groups for the 2025/26 municipal year and elect Martin Griffiths as Leader of North Northamptonshire Council for a four-year term.
Recommendations approved
Election of Chair of North Northamptonshire Council
From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025
...that Councillor Helen Campbell would be the Chair of the North Northamptonshire Council for the municipal year 2025/2026.
Recommendations approved
Appointment of Vice Chair of North Northamptonshire Council
From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025
Recommendations approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 23
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 97