Jennie Bone - Councillor for North Northamptonshire (Higham Ferrers)

Councillor Jennie Bone

Conservative Party Higham Ferrers

Email: jennie.bone@northnorthants.gov.uk

Council: North Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Democracy and Standards Committee (Committee Member) EAP Sustainable Communities Planning Committee (South) EAP Planning Communities Licensing and Appeals Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Sub-Committee Licensing Panel (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

59 meetings · Page 1 of 12

Council Committee Member

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.

December 11, 2025
Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The North Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 10 December 2025 to discuss planning applications for a modification to a Section 106 agreement, a house extension, and the replacement of a classroom building. The meeting will be available for the public to view live on the Democratic Services' YouTube channel.

December 10, 2025
Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday 19th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The North Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee met to discuss planning applications for a residential development in Wellingborough and a non-material amendment to an industrial development in Corby. The committee approved both applications, with conditions. Councillor Jennie Bone was also elected as vice-chair of the committee.

November 19, 2025
Licensing and Appeals Committee CANCELLED Committee Member

Licensing and Appeals Committee - Monday 17th November, 2025 7.00 pm

November 17, 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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Appointment to the Independent Remuneration Panel for the Scheme of Members Allowances

From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025

...to establish an Independent Remuneration Panel, comprised of Mr. Luke Bacon, Mr. Chris Davison, Mr. Gerard Dempsey, Mr. Craig Ellis, and Ms. Sue Watts, to determine future allowances for council members, with appointments lasting until the annual meeting in May 2030, and delegated authority to the Monitoring Officer to fill vacancies and arrange reviews.

Recommendations Approved

Political Balance on Council Committees

From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025

...to ensure compliance with legal and constitutional requirements, the Council approved changes to the political balance on its committees, including a revised allocation of seats to recognised political groups, following the resignation of a councillor.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment to Role of Independent Persons - Standards

From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025

...it approved the appointment of Mark Bate, Claire Tilley, and Jessica Slater as Independent Persons for a two-year term, with a possible extension, and authorized the Monitoring Officer to appoint an Independent Person from another local authority if needed.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment of Co-Opted Town and Parish Co-Opted Member

From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025

...to fill a vacancy on the Democracy and Standards Committee, Councillor Lora Lawman of Loddington Parish Council was appointed as a co-opted Town and Parish representative for a term ending in May 2029, provided she continues to meet eligibility criteria.

Recommendations Approved

Honorary Alderman and Honorary Alderwoman Arrangements

From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025

...to recognise and celebrate the eminent service of past councillors, the Council approved a scheme for the enrolment of Honorary Aldermen and Honorary Alderwomen and directed the Monitoring Officer to begin the nomination process.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 59

Average per Month: 2.6

Decisions Recorded: 88