Councillor Vinnie Whitrow

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.

Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday 11th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The North Northamptonshire Council's Scrutiny Management Board meeting on 11 September 2025 was adjourned due to a lack of quorum. The meeting was unable to conduct any business, but the agenda included discussion and potential approval of the Scrutiny Executive Protocol 2025, the Scrutiny Development Plan 2025, and the Scrutiny Work Programme 2025/26.

Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny - Monday 8th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Children, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), Family Hubs, and school attendance issues in North Northamptonshire. The committee noted positive developments in MASH and the continued focus on early intervention. Members also requested regular updates on the effectiveness and impact of Family Hubs, and on attendance, elective home education and alternative provision.

Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm

At a meeting on 3 September 2025, North Northamptonshire Council discussed a range of issues, including public health, the appointment of independent persons, and political balance on council committees. Councillors approved the Director of Public Health’s annual report, the establishment of an Independent Remuneration Panel, and a scheme for the enrolment of Honorary Aldermen and Alderwomen. They also voted on several motions, approving those related to planning committees and business rates, while rejecting motions concerning a planning issue in Loddington/Cransley, service harmonisation and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.