Councillor Martin Griffiths
Email: martin.griffiths@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.
Shared Services Joint Committee - Wednesday 26th November, 2025 2.00 pm
The Shared Services Joint Committee met to discuss the disaggregation of shared IT services between North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) and West Northamptonshire Council (WNC). The committee approved the disaggregation of IT services, with NNC set to fund the one-off costs and a portion of unavoidable stranded costs. They also agreed to delegate authority to the Section 151 officers[^2] of both councils to finalise the cost implications.
New time and venue, Children's Trust Joint Committee - Wednesday 12th November, 2025 3.00 pm
The Children's Trust Joint Committee convened to discuss key issues affecting children's services in North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire. Councillor Mark Arnull was appointed as Co-Chair for West Northamptonshire Council. The committee also addressed the Northamptonshire Children's Trust's financial forecast for 2025/26, and approved the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan 2025/26.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
130 decisions · Page 4 of 26
Pension Policy update – Salary Sacrifice Scheme
From: Executive - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025
...to implement a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution pension arrangement for Local Government Pension Scheme members, allowing salary sacrifice and partnering with an external provider for a fully managed service.
Recommendations Approved
Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2026/27
From: Executive - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025
...to recommend to Council a Local Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026/27 that maintained the current 2025/26 scheme, with adjustments for annual uprating of allowances and premiums and statutory base legislation changes.
Recommendations Approved
Political Balance on Council Committees
From: Council - Thursday 30th October, 2025 6.00 pm - October 30, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Local Transport Plan Project Plan and Baseline Report
From: Executive - Tuesday 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...the stages and timetable for producing the North Northamptonshire Local Transport Plan were agreed, and the findings of the public consultation for the Local Transport Plan Baseline Report were noted.
Recommendations Approved
Kettering Leisure Village – Ongoing Management Funding Agreement
From: Executive - Tuesday 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...to approve a new 10-year management agreement and associated funding commitment with Phoenix Leisure Management Limited for the operation of the Arena Sports element of Kettering Leisure Village, aligning it with the council's Active Communities Strategy and ensuring continued community access to sports facilities.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 41
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 130