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.
12 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Scrutiny Management Board - Monday 15th December, 2025 7.00 pm, PROVISIONAL
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.
Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee convened to discuss educational outcomes, inclusion, and the progress of children in care. The committee approved recommendations for improving educational standards, supporting inclusive practices, and enhancing support for vulnerable students. They also reviewed and approved the committee's 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.
Scrutiny Management Board - Monday 22nd September, 2025 7.00 pm
At a meeting of the North Northamptonshire Council's Scrutiny Management Board, Councillor Trevor Conway was appointed chair, the Scrutiny Executive Protocol was approved, the Scrutiny Development Plan was approved, and the Scrutiny Work Programme for 2025/26 was approved. Apologies were received from Councillor Helen Howell.
Decisions from Meetings
44 decisions · Page 9 of 9
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
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
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
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: 12
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 44