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 6 of 26
Education Improvement Framework 2025-2028
From: Executive - Tuesday 9th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 09, 2025
...to approve the Education Improvement Framework 2025-2028 as the Council's strategic approach to education improvement, endorse the continued development of locality hubs, and delegate authority to the Executive Director of Children’s Services to implement and monitor the framework.
Recommendations Approved
Local Bus Framework Contract
From: Executive - Tuesday 9th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 09, 2025
...to improve efficiency and flexibility in awarding local bus service contracts, they agreed to procure a Local Bus Framework Contract for up to eight years and authorized the Executive Director of Place and Economy to execute it.
Recommendations Approved
North Northamptonshire Council Insurance Programme Procurement
From: Executive - Tuesday 9th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 09, 2025
...to ensure advantageous terms and value for money, the Executive approved extending existing insurance contracts for a year, disaggregating certain insurance lines, and delegating authority to procure new insurance contracts effective April 1, 2027.
Recommendations Approved
Anti-Social Behaviour Policy and Procedures
From: Executive - Tuesday 9th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 09, 2025
...to approve the North Northamptonshire Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Policy, delegate authority for minor amendments prior to publication, and endorse further engagement to develop accessible versions.
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