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 5 of 26
Scrutiny - Executive Protocol 2025
From: Executive - Tuesday 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Keyways Housing Allocation Scheme Review
From: Executive - Tuesday 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...approved the proposed Keyways Housing Allocations Scheme and the commencement of a six-week consultation with service users and stakeholders on the proposed changes to the Scheme.
For Determination
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
Parking Enforcement Processing System Procurement
From: Executive - Tuesday 9th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 09, 2025
...to improve accuracy, accountability, and financial control, the council approved bringing defined elements of Penalty Charge Notice processing in-house, amending budgets accordingly, and delegating contract authority for PCN processing to the Assistant Director for Assets and Environment.
Recommendations Approved
Zero-emission Bus Scheme
From: Executive - Tuesday 9th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 09, 2025
...to progress a zero-emission bus scheme, the Executive agreed to provide up to £1.8 million in grant funding for eight electric buses and associated infrastructure on the Kettering – Rothwell – Desborough – Corby/Market Harborough corridor, subject to Subsidy Control Act compliance, and delegated authority for a funding agreement with Stagecoach.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 41
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 130