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.
44 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Budget Executive, Executive - Tuesday 10th February, 2026 10.00 am
Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 22 January 2026, approving a revised scheme for members' allowances and a new municipal timetable for the upcoming year. The council also accepted the findings of a Corporate Peer Challenge progress review and agreed to a single Planning Committee structure.
Executive - Tuesday 20th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Executive of North Northamptonshire Council approved a four-year contract for the procurement of waste and recycling containers and adopted an updated Highway Network Management Plan. They also agreed to proceed with the development of a town centre masterplan for Wellingborough, followed by Kettering, and decided to prepare the new Local Plan under the Government's revised development plan system.
Executive - Tuesday 16th December, 2025 10.00 am
The Executive of North Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on 16 December 2025 to discuss the council's budget, medium-term financial plan, and capital programme, as well as updates on efficiency reviews and strategic risks. The meeting will also cover the Housing Revenue Account and various policy updates.
Council - Thursday 11th December, 2025 6.00 pm
During the meeting of North Northamptonshire Council, held on 11 December 2025, councillors approved the Corporate Parenting Board Annual Report 2024-25, the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan 2025-26, and the terms of reference for a Community Governance Review. They also agreed to introduce council tax premiums for long-term empty properties and second homes, and set the council tax base for 2026/27.
Decisions from Meetings
139 decisions · Page 3 of 28
Growth of Town Centres - Masterplan Development
From: Executive - Tuesday 20th January, 2026 10.00 am - January 20, 2026
...approved the production of a Town Centre Masterplan for Wellingborough, with a Kettering town centre masterplan to be developed thereafter.
Recommendations Approved
Post-Financial Settlement General Fund Draft Budget Update Report 2026-27
From: Executive - Tuesday 20th January, 2026 10.00 am - January 20, 2026
...noted the funding changes to the draft budget and approved budget adjustments of £8.322m following the government's financial settlement.
Recommendations Approved
2026/27 Budget Scrutiny Panel - Interim Observations and Recommendations
From: Executive - Tuesday 16th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025
...to note the interim observations and recommendations of the Budget Scrutiny Panel for the 2026/27 budget, respond to key findings, acknowledge the work of officers and the Northampton Children's Trust, note upcoming scrutiny meetings, and request a progress report on recommendations after six months of the 2026/27 municipal year.
For Determination
Corporate Strategic Risk Register
From: Executive - Tuesday 16th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025
...to note the risk management update in order to comply with the Council's Risk Management Policy and Strategy and ensure effective risk management across its functions and activities.
For Determination
Draft Budget 2026-27, Medium-Term Financial Plan and Capital Programme 2026 to 2030
From: Executive - Tuesday 16th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025
...to recommend to Council the approval of the 2026-27 Draft Revenue Budget (including a Band D Council Tax of £1,918.23), the General Fund and HRA Capital Programmes for 2026-30, and to endorse the budget consultation process, while delegating authority to amend the draft budget following the publication of the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 44
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 139