Councillor Vinnie Whitrow
Email: vinnie.whitrow@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
13 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday 12th February, 2026 7.00 pm, PROVISIONAL
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.
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.
Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee met to discuss educational outcomes, inclusion and partnerships, and the Virtual School Head Annual Report. The committee approved recommendations related to each of these topics, including a request for regular updates on the progress of the Family Hubs programme and on inclusion outcomes. The committee also noted the work programme for the coming year.
Council - Thursday 30th October, 2025 6.00 pm
North Northamptonshire Council met to discuss the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan, and to agree changes to the political balance on council committees. The council approved the recommendations set out in the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan 2024/25, and also approved changes to political balance on its committees.
Decisions from Meetings
57 decisions · Page 10 of 12
Training for Scrutiny Members
From: Scrutiny Management Board - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 17, 2025
...to meet constitutional requirements, the board approved recommendations to note the scrutiny training proposal within the Member Induction Programme, identify issues for inclusion, and consider further learning and development opportunities.
Recommendations Approved
Scrutiny Work Programme 2025-26
From: Scrutiny Management Board - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 17, 2025
...to approve the first iteration of the 2025/26 Scrutiny Workplan, consider items for pre-scrutiny from the Executive Forward Plan, and further develop the Workplan to reflect emerging needs and priorities.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Meeting held on 27th February 2025
From: Scrutiny Management Board - Tuesday 17th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 17, 2025
...the minutes of the Scrutiny Management Board meeting held on 27th February 2025 were approved as a true and accurate record.
Recommendations Approved
Confirmation of Executive Appointments
From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025
...to note the Executive appointments and portfolio responsibilities made by the Leader of the Council for the year 2025/26, assigning specific councillors to roles such as Finance, Education, Highways, and Health.
Recommendations approved
Political Group Leadership
From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025
...to note the leadership arrangements of the recognised political groups for the 2025/26 municipal year and elect Martin Griffiths as Leader of North Northamptonshire Council for a four-year term.
Recommendations approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 13
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 57