Councillor Ken Harrington
Email: ken.harrington@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
41 meetings · Page 1 of 9
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.
Executive - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 10.00 am
The North Northamptonshire Council Executive met to discuss a range of issues, including the adoption of the Corporate Plan 2025-2029, the financial performance of the council, and a new policy for adult social care direct payments. They approved the Great Addington Neighbourhood Plan, and also approved going out to procurement for the electoral services printing and mailing contract. The Executive also agreed to introduce a premium for long term empty properties and second homes to encourage owners to bring properties back into use more quickly to address housing shortages.
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.
Executive - Tuesday 14th October, 2025 10.00 am
The North Northamptonshire Council Executive met to discuss a range of issues, including housing, transport and leisure. Key decisions included approving a consultation on changes to the Keyways Housing Allocation Scheme, and adopting the North Northamptonshire Statement of Community Involvement.
Decisions from Meetings
113 decisions · Page 11 of 23
Capital Programme Update 2025/26
From: Executive - Tuesday 15th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 15, 2025
...to update the 2025/26 Capital Programme, the Executive approved changes to the program including the addition of funding for Local Transport Grant, Active Travel Fund 5, and Consolidated Active Travel Fund, and the removal of the Integrated Transport Block budget, while also noting other changes, drawdowns, and material items considered by the Strategic Capital Board.
For Determination
Home to School Transport Policy for Students of Statutory School age (5 to 16 – Reception to Year 11)
From: Executive - Tuesday 15th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 15, 2025
...the revised Policy for Home to School Transport for students of statutory school age was approved for publication.
For Determination
Department for Transport Capital Funding
From: Executive - Tuesday 15th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 15, 2025
...to note the receipt of additional capital funding from the Department of Transport totaling £55.287m, agree to spend Active Travel Fund grants on priority cycling and walking schemes, and delegate authority to determine the schemes to be delivered from the Local Transport Grant.
For Determination
North Northamptonshire Cultural Masterplan
From: Executive - Tuesday 15th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 15, 2025
...to approve the North Northamptonshire Cultural Masterplan for adoption and delegate authority to develop and deliver its action plan with stakeholders.
For Determination
Housing Maintenance & Development
From: Executive - Tuesday 15th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 15, 2025
...authority was delegated to the Executive Director of Adults, Health Partnerships and Housing, in consultation with the Executive Member for Housing Landlord Services and Strategic Housing, to procure, negotiate, award, and enter into contracts for the supply and fit of external doors and windows, the clearance and cleaning of waste from void properties, and the completion of repairs, maintenance, and renovation works to 'major' void properties.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 41
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 113