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.
19 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Scrutiny Management Board - Monday, 11 May 2026 - 7.00 pm
Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Children's, Young Person & Education Scrutiny Committee of North Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to consider the allocation of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) and plans for pupil place provision. The committee will also receive updates on initiatives supporting care-experienced young people.
Extraordinary meeting, Council - Wednesday 18th March, 2026 6.00 pm, NEW
The Council is scheduled to consider a significant proposal regarding the creation of a Foundation Strategic Authority for Northamptonshire. This would involve submitting an Expression of Interest to the government, aiming to secure benefits associated with devolution. The meeting will also include opportunities for public participation and councillor questions.
Scrutiny Management Board - Monday, 16 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Scrutiny Management Board of North Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on Monday 16 March 2026 to discuss proposals for a new tool to assess and prioritise scrutiny items, and to review the council's work programme for the 2025-26 municipal year. The meeting's agenda also included a review of the Executive Forward Plan.
Decisions from Meetings
68 decisions · Page 13 of 14
Committee Membership and Appointment of Chairs/Vice Chairs of Committees
From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025
...to ensure political balance, the council approved proportionality rules, noted political group appointments to the governance structure, received nominations and made appointments for chairs and vice chairs, noted the Monitoring Officer's delegated authority for in-year committee membership changes, delegated authority to the Monitoring Officer to commence recruitment for independent positions, and delegated authority to the Monitoring Officer to update the Constitution to reflect these changes.
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
Apologies for Absence
From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025
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
Election of Chair of North Northamptonshire Council
From: Annual Council, Council - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 22, 2025
...that Councillor Helen Campbell would be the Chair of the North Northamptonshire Council for the municipal year 2025/2026.
Recommendations approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 19
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 68