Councillor Julie Howe

Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 6.00 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.

Council - Thursday, 5 March 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Council met on Thursday 5 March 2026 and approved a new Corporate Parenting Strategy, a Pay Policy Statement for 2025/26, and changes to political balance on committees. The Council also noted the Northamptonshire Children's Trust Business Plan and Annual Report, and rejected a motion concerning contaminated land.

Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee met on Tuesday 03 March 2026, approving recommendations for the Speed Management Policy and the Draft Housing Services Asset Management Strategy. The committee also agreed to add a joint scrutiny panel with the Corporate Scrutiny Committee regarding highways to its work programme.

Council - Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 10.00 am

North Northamptonshire Council convened for a Budget Council meeting on Thursday, 19 February 2026, where the primary focus was the approval of the General Fund Final Budget for 2026-27, the Medium-Term Financial Plan, and the Capital Programme. Key decisions included the setting of Council Tax levels, with an approved increase of 2.99% for the core council tax and an additional 2% for the Adult Social Care precept, resulting in an average Band D Council Tax of £1,918.23. The Housing Revenue Account Budget for 2026/27 was also approved, including a 4.8% increase in dwelling rents.