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
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School Capital Expansion - Delegated Procurement
From: This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025
...to delegate authority for procurement, negotiation, awarding, and contracting related to school expansions at Millbrook Junior School and the initial design phase of Stanton Cross Secondary School, and noted the proposed changes to funding and required funding agreements.
For Determination
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy 2025-2028 and Amendment to the Resolution to Replace the Current Four Hackney Carriage Zones with a Single North Northamptonshire Council Zone
From: This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025
... they agreed to sections 5, 10, 11 (regarding vehicle inspections), 12 (regarding license transfers), and 16 (regarding fees) of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy 2025-2028, noted the updated policy, recommended its adoption by the Council, and delegated authority to postpone the single NNC hackney carriage zone commencement to September 1, 2025, if needed for the Department for Transport to confirm new byelaws.
Recommendations Approved
Ward Member Empowerment Fund
From: This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025
...to implement the revised Ward Member Empowerment Fund Policy, which includes a ward-based approach to funding and streamlined application processes, and delegated authority to the Director of Law and Governance to make operational changes and conduct annual reviews.
Recommendations Approved
Company Governance
From: This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025
...to improve governance of Council-owned companies, the Executive approved the establishment of a Shareholder Committee, delegated authority to the Director of Law and Governance for service level agreements with wholly owned companies, and delegated authority to the Director of Law and Governance to amend the Council’s Constitution accordingly.
Recommendations Approved
Capital Outturn 2024/25 - Provisional Outturn as at Period 12
From: This meeting was previously scheduled for 10am, Executive - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025
...to note the provisional capital outturn for 2024/25, approve a year-end budget adjustment, note budget reallocations within the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account, approve capital carry forwards into 2025/26, and note the proposed funding for the General Fund program.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 41
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 113