Ken Harrington - Councillor for North Northamptonshire ( Hatton Park)

Councillor Ken Harrington

 Reform UK  Hatton Park

Email: ken.harrington@northnorthants.gov.uk

Council: North Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: EAP Active Communities Council (Committee Member) Planning Committee (South) EAP Planning Communities Executive (Committee Member) Licensing and Appeals Committee Employment Committee (Vice-Chair)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

41 meetings · Page 2 of 9

Executive Committee Member

Executive - Tuesday 9th September, 2025 10.00 am

The North Northamptonshire Council Executive met to discuss a range of issues, including approving a revised carbon neutral target of 2050, implementing traffic enforcement measures, and procuring a framework contract for local bus services. They also approved a new Anti-Social Behaviour Policy and made decisions relating to the council's insurance program and the Education Improvement Framework.

September 09, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm

At a meeting on 3 September 2025, North Northamptonshire Council discussed a range of issues, including public health, the appointment of independent persons, and political balance on council committees. Councillors approved the Director of Public Health’s annual report, the establishment of an Independent Remuneration Panel, and a scheme for the enrolment of Honorary Aldermen and Alderwomen. They also voted on several motions, approving those related to planning committees and business rates, while rejecting motions concerning a planning issue in Loddington/Cransley, service harmonisation and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

September 03, 2025
Executive Committee Member

Executive - Tuesday 12th August, 2025 10.00 am

The Executive of North Northamptonshire Council met to discuss and make decisions on a range of issues, including the procurement of bunker fuel, transformation of specialist support services, housing funds, and the establishment of a local plan advisory group. The Executive authorised the procurement of a supply contract for bunker fuel, endorsed the transformation of the Specialist Support Service Younger Adults (SSYA), approved the acceptance of grant funding for the Local Authority Housing Fund – Round 3 (LAHF 3), and approved the establishment of the North Northamptonshire Local Plan Advisory Group.

August 12, 2025
Employment Committee Vice-Chair

Employment Committee - Thursday 7th August, 2025 7.00 pm

The Employment Committee of North Northamptonshire Council convened to discuss and approve recommendations regarding the selection and appointment of a permanent Director of Transformation & Strategy. They also approved the minutes from their meeting held on 8 January 2025, and a funding uplift for domestic abuse services. A sub-committee was established to manage the selection process for the Director of Transformation & Strategy.

August 07, 2025
Executive Committee Member

Executive - Tuesday 15th July, 2025 10.00 am

The North Northamptonshire Council Executive met to discuss a range of issues, including approving the commencement of a review of the council's financial management, procurement and governance arrangements, and to adopt the North Northamptonshire Cultural Masterplan. Councillors also approved a revised policy for home to school transport and accepted additional capital funding from the Department for Transport (DfT) for highways and transport improvements.

July 15, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Future Fleet Strategy and Contract Procurement

From: Executive - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025

...the Executive of North Northamptonshire approved the procurement of contracted services exceeding £500,000 and Internal Combustion Engine powered vehicles to satisfy fleet requirements, delegating authority for procurement and document signing, and approving a further report detailing procurement findings.

Recommendations Approved

Corporate Plan 2025-2029

From: Executive - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Finance and Performance Report - Quarter 2

From: Executive - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025

...the Executive noted the forecast outturn position for 2025/26, including a General Fund overspend, a Housing Revenue Account underspend, and a Dedicated Schools Grant deficit, approved budget re-profiling, and noted the treasury management position and the assessment of General Fund savings proposals.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 41

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 113