Organisation 2013 Division or Area Division or Area No. Of Political Appointees - May 2011- Appointees - May 2013 - Notes/ Purpose (taken from Charity Commission website where NCC Appts Balance April 2012 May 2017 applicable)

A6 Towns Forum Burton & Broughton Burton, 3 N/A Councillor Groome, Councillor Groome 3 appointments which must be comprised of members for Burton, Desborough Desborough, Councillor Humfrey, Councillor Matthews Desborough & Rothwell. Organised by Borough Council. There Rothwell & Mawsley Rothwell Councillor Pote Councillor Hakewill are three Geographic Forums; the Rural Forum, the Kettering Town Forum and the A6 Towns Forum. Key organisations and local Councillors in each of the three areas make up the membership of the Forums and they meet to raise and discuss issues of relevance to their areas. The Forums have also engaged the wider community in discussions through local discussion forums.

Anglian Central 1 N/A Councillor Ingram Councillor Groome The Anglian Regional Flood Defence Committee is organised by the Transitional Regional Environment Agency. It is through the Regional Flood Defence Committees Flood Coastal that the Anglian Region carries out its work on flood defence and land Committee (RFCC) drainage. They are responsible for: (a) Recommending the amount of money which local authorities will contribute to flood defence works; (b) Preparing an annual programme of flood defence maintenance and improvement works, determining the necessary funding and obtaining Government approval; and (c) Providing and operating flood warning systems. The Council shares a place on the Committee with Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire with each authority taking turns in a three-year cycle. It is now this Council’s turn to take up a place on the Committee. Council are asked to agree the appointment of one councillor. will not have a voting seat until 1 April 2012 to 31 March 2013

Anglian Regional N/A 1 N/A Councillor Seery Councillor B Patel Regional Environment Protection Advisory Committee. The committee Environment advises the Environment Agency on the following areas: Operational Protection Advisory performance in Anglian Region - Issues of concern in the Region - The Committee (REPAC) implications of national policy proposals.(Specifically concentrating on pollution control, water resources, air quality, control of complex processes and disposal of controlled waste. There is one REPAC covering the whole of the Anglian Region. The committee is made up of a Chairman appointed by the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and other members nominated by: Local Authorities Environment Groups Agriculture and Land Organisations Companies regulated by the Agency.

Anglian Regional 1 Councillor Hugheston- Councillor Groome Organised by the Environment Agency. It is through the three Regional Flood Defence Roberts Flood Defence Committees that Anglian Region carries out its work on Committee (Central) flood defence and land drainage. They are responsible for: - Recommending the amount of money which local authorities will contribute to flood defence works. - Preparing an annual programme of flood defence maintenance and improvement works determining the necessary funding and obtaining Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs approval. - Providing and operating flood warning systems. Organisation 2013 Division or Area Division or Area No. Of Political Appointees - May 2011- Appointees - May 2013 - Notes/ Purpose (taken from Charity Commission website where NCC Appts Balance April 2012 May 2017 applicable)

Anglian Regional 3 Yes – 2 – Councillor Ben Smith Councillor Clarke Organised by the Environment Agency. It is through the three Regional Flood Defence Conservative Councillor Gonzalez De Councillor Smith Flood Defence Committees that Anglian Region carries out its work on Committee Members & 1 Savage Councillor Eales flood defence and land drainage. They are responsible for: - (Northern) Labour Councillor Glynane Recommending the amount of money which local authorities will Member contribute to flood defence works. - Preparing an annual programme of flood defence maintenance and improvement works determining the necessary funding and obtaining Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs approval. - Providing and operating flood warning systems.

Association of Public N/A 2 Suggest: Councillor Brown Councillor Parker The Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) is a local government Service Excellence Split between Councillor Scott association and was formerly the Association of Direct Labour (APSE) Central Region parties. Organisations (ADLO). APSE assists its members in the ongoing implementation and development of Best Value and the wider modernisation agenda. By promoting quality public services via networking, the sharing of information and best practice, the organisation has demonstrated a firm commitment to continuous improvement. The council joined APSE in November 2004. Becketts and St David's (Kingsthorpe St David's 2 N/A Councillor Phil Larratt Mr Richard Pestell Promoting the education of persons under the age of 25 years who are in Sargeants North & Kingsthorpe Mr Richard Pestell Councillor Larratt need of financial assistance and who are resident in the borough of Educational South Division) Northampton or are attending schools or full time course of education, to Foundation include Northampton university with the borough of Northampton.

Bliss School Nether Heyford Nether Heyford 1 N/A Councillor Kirkbride Councillor Kirkbride Provides financial help towards the upkeep of the bliss charity school, Foundation Charity (Bugbrooke Division) Nether Heyford. (A) MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS. (B) THE AWARD OF SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES OR MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES TENABLE AT ANY SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OR OTHER PLACE OF LEARNING. (C) PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, OUTFITS, CLOTHING, TOOLS, INSTRUMENTS OR BOOKS TO ENABLE BENEFICIARIES ON LEAVING SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OR ANY OTHER EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT TO PREPARE FOR OR TO ASSIST ENTRY INTO A PROFESSION TRADE OR CALLING. (D) OTHERWISE PROMOTING THE EDUCATION OF BENEFICIARIES.

Blue Coat Educational Northampton Borough Northampton 3 N/A Councillor Malpas Councillor Golby Promoting the education of boys and girls under the age of 25 years who Charity Borough Councillor Meredith Councillor Meredith are resident in the area of benefit (Northampton borough) and who are in Councillor McCutcheon need of financial assistance. Appointed until replaced. Organisation 2013 Division or Area Division or Area No. Of Political Appointees - May 2011- Appointees - May 2013 - Notes/ Purpose (taken from Charity Commission website where NCC Appts Balance April 2012 May 2017 applicable)

Burton Latimer Burton (Burton & Burton 1 N/A Councillor Groome Councillor Groome (A) in promoting the education (including social and physical training) of United Education Broughton Division) persons who are resident in the town of Burton Latimer and who are in Trust need of financial assistance in one or more of the following ways: (1) in awarding to such persons scholarships, bursaries and maintenance allowances or grants tenable at any school, university, college of education or other institution of further (including professional and technical) education approved for the purpose by the trustees; (2) in providing financial assistance, outfits, clothing, tools, instruments or books to assist such persons to pursue their education (including the study of music and the other arts), to undertake travel in furtherance thereof, and to prepare for or enter a profession, trade, occupation or service on leaving school, university or other educational establishment; (3) in providing facilities not normally provided by the local education authority for recreation and social and physical training for such persons who are receiving primary, secondary or further education; (b) in or towards for any school or college substantially serving the said town of Burton Latimer which the governors of the school or college concerned are unable to provide from their budget allocation or from other public monies available to them Campaign to protect N/A 1 N/A Councillor Humfrey Councillor Matthews CPRE campaigns for a sustainable future for the English countryside, a vital rural but undervalued environmental, economic and social asset to the nation. We highlight threats and promote positive solutions. Our in-depth research supports active campaigning, and through reasoned argument and lobbying we seek to influence public opinion and decision-makers at every level.

CHAT Oundle Oundle 1 N/A Councillor Reichhold Councillor Smith CHAT is a youth counselling and information agency for 11-25 year olds. They run a confidential service to deal with any issues that affect young people.

Clipston School Brixworth Brixworth 2 N/A Councillor Humfrey, Councillor Boardman Charity related to Clipston School. Charity Councillor Boardman +1 to be confirmed

Connexions N/A 4 Appointee Councillor Andrew Councillor Boardman The Connexions Northamptonshire Service is for all 13 - 19 year olds. The Northamptonshire should be the Grant as Cabinet Councillor Hallam Northamptonshire Connexions Partnership involves a wide range of Service Board Cabinet Member for Children, Councillor Roberts organisations that are committed to providing co-ordinated, continuously member for Learning & Skills, Councillor Stone improving services for young people aged 13 to 19 years old (and in some Children & Councillor Mike Hallum cases those aged up to 25) in order to: - Bring out their full potential, - Families. In and Councillor Scott Help them to move successfully into adult life, - Enable them to get the addition Edwards most out of education, training and employment. Service Officers are also appointed to the board Organisation 2013 Division or Area Division or Area No. Of Political Appointees - May 2011- Appointees - May 2013 - Notes/ Purpose (taken from Charity Commission website where NCC Appts Balance April 2012 May 2017 applicable)

Cook and Thornton Woodford and Woodford and 1 N/A Councillor Ogden Councillor Brown The foundation promotes the education (including social and physical Educational Weedon Weedon training) of poor children under 18 years of age who are resident in the Foundation parish of Dodford.

Corby Youth and Corby Corby 3 Councillor Heggs, Councillor Heggs Community Centre Councillor McGhee, Councillor Butcher Management Councillor Bullock +1 to be confirmed Committee

Crescents Community Grange (Hackleton & Grange 1 N/A Councillor Maxted Councillor Clarke Association promotes recreation and leisure facilities and maintains a Association Grange Park Division) community centre for this purpose.

East Kettering Liaison Kettering Rural - Kettering Rural, 6 Councillor Harker Councillor Matthews The Forum shall: - (a) Act as a link between the local authorities, Forum (Desborough, Rothwell Burton, Ise, Councillor Groome Councillor Hakewill developers and local interest groups, - (b) Monitor the implementation & Mawsley Division) Grange, Councillor Scott Councillor Groome and impact of the development on the economic, environmental and Burton - (Burton & Wickstead, +1 Edwards Councillor Harker social well being of the area, - (c) Assist in ensuring that local people are Broughton Division) Councillor Civil Councillor Clarke kept informed of the development and its programming, - (d) Allow Ise Councillor Maxted Councillor Roberts developers to show draft proposals for aspects of the development and Grange - (Hackleton & seek comments on them prior to the submission/ consideration of Grange Park Division) planning applications, - (e) Seek to resolve any concerns between the Wickstead stakeholders that may arise. This body comprises of the five division councillors as listed plus one additional member as a member of the core group. Organisation 2013 Division or Area Division or Area No. Of Political Appointees - May 2011- Appointees - May 2013 - Notes/ Purpose (taken from Charity Commission website where NCC Appts Balance April 2012 May 2017 applicable)

East Midlands N/A 1 + The This is Will only change if the Councillor Harker The Executive Board is the strategic decision making body of Councils Leader of decided by political balance across Councillor Brown Councils on issues of interest and relevance to Local Authorities at the the EMC the 46 East Midlands regional level. Authority, Councils changes. We who is are waiting to hear A strong voice on behalf of Local Government is needed to: automatic about this and will ally invited address this in due A) Work collaboratively with Central Government and its agencies to to join the course support the development and delivery if the localism agenda. Executive Board B) Engage partners in processes for determining major investment priorities.

C) Provide a reporting and governance mechanism for local government partnerships on specific issues, such as local government Regional Employers Organisation and the Improvement & Efficiency Partnership.

D) Engage with national, European and international institutions (including other sub-national bodies) to influence policy and practice for the benefit of local authorities within the East Midlands.

E) Provide support, advice and best practice to local authorities on issues including employee education and training, management practice and development, employee relations, human resource management, and elected Members development.

The Leader of Northamptonshire County Council is automatically invited to join the Executive Board plus other members which is dictated by the East Midlands Councillor Gonzalez De N/A Thepolitical Regional balance Management across the Board46 Councils has delegated of the East authority Midlands. for all issues in Regional Savage, Councillor the Fire and Rescue Services National Framework. It has a budget that is Management Board Heggs provided by the constituent Fire Authorities.

East Midlands N/A 1 N/A Councillor Judith Councillor Shephard Organisation, administration and maintenance of, and recruitment to, the Reserve Forces and Shepard Territorial Army and Royal Auxiliary Air Force. Cadets Association

East Northants East Northants East Northants 1 N/A Councillor Langley Councillor Syliva Hughes Greenway Board

Ecton Educational Finedon Finedon 1 N/A Councillor Bell (1) Providing such benefits to Ecton Primary School as the governors of the Charity school are unable to provide out of the school’s budget allocation or from other public monies available to them. (2) Promoting the education of persons under the age of 25 years who or whose parents are resident in the parish of Ecton and who are in need of financial assistance. Organisation 2013 Division or Area Division or Area No. Of Political Appointees - May 2011- Appointees - May 2013 - Notes/ Purpose (taken from Charity Commission website where NCC Appts Balance April 2012 May 2017 applicable)

Edmund Arnold’s N/A 1 N/A Councillor Kirkbride Councillor Kirkbride Income to be divided into six equal parts, five parts shall constitute the Charity (appointed to 2014) (appointed to 2014) “apprenticing and educational branch” and one part shall constitute the poors branch. The poors branch to be divided into three equal parts and applied for the benefit of deserving and necessitous poor persons resident in the parishes of Upper and Nether Heyford in the county of Northamptonshire, Stony Stratford in the county of Buckinghamshire and St Giles Northampton, preference being given to those persons who are comformable to the doctrines of the Church of England.

Grendon Hall N/A 2 To reflect Councillor Homer Councillor Homer The facilities at Grendon Hall offer activities and sports for large and small Advisory Group major parties Councillor Hollis Elizabeth Coombe groups. They cater for conferences, summer schools, outdoor activities and training courses such as Duke of Edinburgh award scheme, First aid, BELA and BCU.

Groundwork North N/A 1 CABINET APPT Councillor Gonzalez De Councillor Gonzalez de Groundwork Trusts have been operating in England & Wales for over 20 Northamptonshire Savage Savage years. They are developed as charities with their own board of trustees based on partnerships between the public, private and voluntary sectors. Their purpose is “to build sustainable communities through joint environmental action”. In general terms, Trusts focus on tackling regeneration and sustainable development issues, addressing the needs of the community, the economy and the environment.

Harpole Free School Bugbrooke Bugbrooke 1 N/A Councillor Kirkbride Councillor Kirkbride To promote the education of children who are attending, or who are about Foundation to attend the Harpole Primary School or any school substituted therefore, by providing out of income such special benefits of any kind not normally provided by the local education authority for the school.

Heritage Champion North of the County North of the 1 N/A Councillor Bailey Councillor Matthews English Heritage encourages all local authorities to appoint a Heritage (North County Champion to ensure that the historic environment plays a central role in Northamptonshire) the development of all the authority’s policies, plans, targets and strategies. The Council’s Heritage Champion is currently the Cabinet Member for Customers and Communities, Councillor Heather Smith. Cabinet is asked to appoint another councillor to assist the Cabinet Member in carrying out these duties in the North of the County (the area covered by Corby, East Northamptonshire, Kettering and Wellingborough Councils). Higham Ferrers Higham Ferrers Higham Ferrers 2 N/A Councillor Lawson Councillor Lawson The exhibitions shall be awarded to boys and girls resident in the borough Chichele Educational Councillor Hughes Councillor Hughes of Higham Ferrers who, in the opinion of the governors, are in need of Foundation financial assistance for the purpose of attending a secondary school, but not to any candidate (except as in this scheme provided) who are and have for not less than two years been in attendance to public elementary schools in the said borough , and subject to this preference the exhibitions shall be awarded as far as possible to boys and girls alternately. Organisation 2013 Division or Area Division or Area No. Of Political Appointees - May 2011- Appointees - May 2013 - Notes/ Purpose (taken from Charity Commission website where NCC Appts Balance April 2012 May 2017 applicable)

Isham Charity (Isham Brixworth Brixworth 1 N/A Councillor Millar Councillor Boardman (I) A voluntary primary school. (ii) In awarding to beneficiaries exhibitions Educational or grants tenable at any secondary school, training college for teachers, Foundation) university or other institution of further (including professional and technical) education approved by the trustees to be awarded under rules to be made by the trustees. (For full details see clause 15 of the scheme of the 21st September 1965).

Kettering General 1 Councillor Civil Councillor Hakewill The role of the Council is strategic and not operational. See the terms of Hospital (KGH) reference for more details. Council of Members, the Appointments and Remuneration Committee

Kettering Old Kettering Kettering 2, N/A Councillor Parker Councillor Parker 1. Annual payments towards the maintenance and benefit of the Kettering Grammar School (Appointe Councillor Scott Councillor Hakewill Grammar School and the Kettering High School. 2. Provision of special Foundation d to 2013) Edwards benefits of any kind not normally provided by the Local Education Authority, for any county, voluntary or special school in the . 3. Provision of other educational benefits for children, young persons or adults resident in the beneficial area, who are attending or who have for not less than two years attended an educational institution in the beneficial area, by way of:- scholarships, bursaries or maintenance allowances; financial assistance, provision of clothing, tools, books, etc., to enable beneficiaries to prepare for, or to enter, a profession, trade or calling. Scholarships or maintenance allowances for travel for educational purposes. Generally promoting the education of beneficiaries.

Kettering Rural Kettering Rural - Kettering Rural 4 N/A Councillor Harker Councillor Harker Organised by Kettering Borough Council. There are three Geographic Forum (Desborough, Rothwell Councillor Matthews Forums; the Rural Forum, the Kettering Town Forum and the A6 Towns & Mawsley Divisions) Councillor Groome Forum. Key organisations and local Councillors in each of the three areas Councillor Hakewill make up the membership of the Forums and they meet to raise and discuss issues of relevance to their areas. The Forums have also engaged the wider community in discussions through local discussion forums. The constitution for the Forum states councillors representing the parishes in the Forum's remit should be appointed. This previously only affected Kettering Rural. Following the NCC Boundary Review of 2012, 4 divisions now cover this area (Burton & Broughton, Desborough, Ise, Rothwell & Mawsley). Organisation 2013 Division or Area Division or Area No. Of Political Appointees - May 2011- Appointees - May 2013 - Notes/ Purpose (taken from Charity Commission website where NCC Appts Balance April 2012 May 2017 applicable)

Kettering Town Brambleside - (Clover Brambleside, 6 N/A Councillor Parker Councillor Parker Organised by Kettering Borough Council. Appointments must be comprised Forum Hill Division) Grange, Ise, Councillor Maxted Councillor Harker of members for the divisions withing Kettering town. There are three Grange - (Hackleton & Kettering Central, Councillor Civil Councillor Roberts Geographic Forums; the Rural Forum, the Kettering Town Forum and the Grange Park Divison) St Andrews & St Councillor Henson Councillor Scrimshaw A6 Towns Forum. Key organisations and local Councillors in each of the Ise, Peters, Wicksteed Councillor Lynch Councillor Hales three areas make up the membership of the Forums and they meet to Kettering Central - Councillor Scott raise and discuss issues of relevance to their areas. The Forums have also (Northall & Wicksteed Edwards engaged the wider community in discussions through local discussion Divisions) forums. St Andrews & St Peters - (Northall & Clover Hill Divisions) Wicksteed

Kettering Welfare Kettering Kettering 1 N/A Councillor Scott 1 TBC Labour Group The promotion of any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community Rights Advisory Edwards in the district of Kettering by the advancement of education, the Service protection of health and the relief of poverty, sickness and distress.

Kings Cliffe Oundle Oundle 1 N/A Councillor H Smith Councillor Smith To advance the education of the pupils in the school. Almshouse Charity and Endowed School Foundation

Leicestershire & All those in Corby, Various 2 N/A Councillor Groome Councillor Groome + To campaign for service improvements on the Midland Mainline. To Northamptonshire Kettering, East Councillor Boardman 1 TBC provide a network between central and local government in this respect. Rail Action Northants and Committee (LANRAC) Wellingborough

LGA Fire Services N/A 1 Councillor Gonzalez de Councillor Andre All Fire Authorities in full membership of the LGA have the right to Forum Savage Gonzalez de Savage representation and voting on the Fire Services Forum.

The Council can appoint one representative.

LGA General N/A 4 Councillor Brown Councillor Harker There are two issues to be decided; the appointment of representatives Assembly Councillor Harker Councillor Smith and voting arrangements. Councillor Kirkbride Councillor Parker The County Council appoints four representatives to the LGA General Councillor Parker Councillor Brown Assembly, which meets twice a year. Arrangements for voting at the General Assembly need to be determined. The Council has seven votes and it is necessary to indicate to the LGA how these will be divided, between the representatives attending the meeting. The Council is, therefore, asked to allocate its seven votes to the representatives it chooses to attend meetings over the next year. Organisation 2013 Division or Area Division or Area No. Of Political Appointees - May 2011- Appointees - May 2013 - Notes/ Purpose (taken from Charity Commission website where NCC Appts Balance April 2012 May 2017 applicable)

LGA Rural N/A 2 Councillor Ben Smith Councillor Parker As with the Urban Commission, this is a specialist interest group set up Commission (voting member) Councillor Coombe within the LGA to focus on Rural concerns. Appointees can be either Councillor Heather Officers or Members. Smith

LGA Urban N/A 2 Councillor Larratt Councillor Larratt As with the Rural Commission, this is a specialist interest group set up Commission (voting member) Councillor McGhee within the LGA to focus on Urban concerns. Appointees can be either Councillor Waters Officers or Members.

Longtown Outdoor N/A 3 To reflect Councillor Ingram Councillor Morris The Longtown Outdoor Education Centre specialises in courses for schools, Educational Centre major parties Councillor Giddings Councillor Brookfield youth groups, Duke of Edinburgh Award candidates, adults and business Councillor Bullock Councillor Meredith groups. The Council is entitled to appoint three members to the Centre’s advisory group. The appointees must be representatives of each of the three main political groups on the Council.

NEA Properties N/A 1 N/A Councillor Bill Parker Councillor Parker Being a member of NEA properties Limited will allow the designated Limited councillor to have an overview of the conduct of the business. The member will be able to have an overview of how the monies are spent and invested. The member will also be entitled to be appointed as a director of the company and therefore would be given greater control of the company’s business. The member will be involved in the constitutional affairs of the company which may involve the redrafting and approving new sets of the articles of association and the memorandum of association.

Northampton Clubs Northampton Northampton 1 N/A Councillor Grant Councillor Boardman http://www.clubsforyoungpeople.org.uk/ for Young People

Northampton N/A 1 N/A Councillor Sylvia Hughes Northampton General Hospital has applied for foundation trust status. The General Hospital trust will be directly accountable to the local community through a Governors Council Governors’ Council. The Governors’ Council will be made up of elected members of the general public and staff of the hospital, and also appointed partner organisation governors who will ensure that their organisation’s views are included in the planning and service development of the trust. Northampton 1 Councillor Shephard Councillor Shephard Members on the Board of Governors who have oversight of the Trust’s Healthcare NHS (nominated as a business and has the ability to hold the Board of Directors to account. Foundation Trust Partner Governor) Each serve a term of 3 years which is due to end in 2012. Councillor Bromwich was elected by the Trust as a Public Governor representing her division) Organisation 2013 Division or Area Division or Area No. Of Political Appointees - May 2011- Appointees - May 2013 - Notes/ Purpose (taken from Charity Commission website where NCC Appts Balance April 2012 May 2017 applicable)

Northampton Northampton Northampton 1 N/A Councillor Harker Councillor Harker The Trust's objectives are to provide a cultural experience which will Theatres Trust Board enlighten, entertain, educate and stimulate appreciation of the arts for the (Royal and Derngate) public at large, and in particular (but without limiting the generality of the foregoing) the residents of Northampton and the East Midlands by :- (a) providing a wide range of quality arts and entertainment whether on the premises belonging to the Trust at Guildhall Road, Northampton or elsewhere; and (b) providing an extensive interlinked interpretation and education programme at the Centre or elsewhere; and (c) operating the Centre as a production and performance space; and (d) such other charitable means as the directors think fit.

Northamptonshire N/A 1 Councillor Ogden Councillor Osborne NALC (Northamptonshire Association of Local Councils) is an independent County Association of association established to support and represent the interests of town and Local Councils parish councils in the county. It is one of 51 Associations throughout (Northants CALC) England and Wales, and is affiliated to the National Association of Local Councils. The ssociation is the only organisation able to offer advice on all spects of town and parish council work including legal, general, financial and technical matters as well as providing a comprehensive service.

Northamptonshire N/A 1 Councillor Hugheston- Councillor Waters Northamptonshire ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) is an ACRE Roberts independent charitable organisation which works with rural communities to improve quality of life, especially for the disadvantaged.

Northamptonshire N/A 3 yes Councillor Harker Councillor Harker Objectives: - (a) Share information on, and raise awareness of, current Councils’ Association Councillor Kirkbride Councillor Smith issues affecting Northamptonshire – (b) Debate countywide issues and Councillor Glynane Councillor McGhee formulate a Northamptonshire stance on such issues – (c) Develop partnerships with agencies to promote and strengthen Northamptonshire’s case for improving the County – (d) Promote better working between the member organisations of the Association – (e) Influence and monitor the work of the Northamptonshire Partnership to ensure that Local Authority interests are represented.

Northamptonshire 2 N/A Councillor Ben Smith Councillor Larratt Countywide Councillor Boardman Councillor Mercer Travellers Unit Board Organisation 2013 Division or Area Division or Area No. Of Political Appointees - May 2011- Appointees - May 2013 - Notes/ Purpose (taken from Charity Commission website where NCC Appts Balance April 2012 May 2017 applicable)

Northamptonshire N/A 3 N/A Councillor Harker The Northamptonshire Enterprise Ltd Non-Executive Board. The Board Enterprise Councillor Gonzalez de sets Northamptonshire forth in a collaborative strive for excellence and Partnership Savage quality. We're held accountable to our stakeholders and funders for cost Councillor Boardman effective and efficient delivery of our objectives. We create a cohesive and professional organisation that our partners and employees are proud to be associated with. Our aim is to continue the revitalisation of external perceptions of our county by displaying passion and pride in all our communication and by enjoying what we do. We forge strong strategic and operating partnerships with all our stakeholders at regional and local level. 6.1 Due to the restructure of the Northamptonshire Enterprise Limited Non-Executive Board, Northamptonshire County Council is now able to appoint 3 members to the board - April 2011.

Northamptonshire N/A 2 N/A Councillor Humfrey Councillor Clarke 1. Role, - 1.1 Provide advice to the County Council on the improvement Local Access Forum Councillor M Clarke Councillor Morris of public access to land within the County for the purpose of open-air (NLAF) recreation and enjoyment of the area. - 1.2 Respond to Natural England on the draft maps of open country and registered common land in the County. - 1.3 In an advisory capacity, contribute to the delivery of the Rights of Way Improvement Plan for the County. - 1.4 Comment on the County Council's access strategies with a view to developing additional opportunities for everyone to enjoy the rights of way network, with particular emphasis on encouraging those who might feel excluded, for example people with disabilities. - 1.5 Advise on the promotion of opportunities for the appropriate use and enjoyment of the countryside. - 1.6 Advise upon the appropriate management and maintenance of access to land in the County to which the public have access for open-air recreation.

Northamptonshire N/A 1 N/A Councillor Suresh Patel Councillor Suresh Patel The aims of the Northamptonshire Racial Equality Council are: (a) to work Racial Equality towards the elimination of racial discrimination; (b) to promote racial Council equality; (c) to promote good relations between persons of different racial groups; and (d) to work towards the elimination of discrimination and to promote equality of opportunity in respect of gender, sexuality, religion, age and disability.

Northamptonshire N/A 2 N/A Councillor Bailey Councillor Smith Records Office - Councillor Gonzalez De Councillor Bell Technical and Savage Advisory Panel Organisation 2013 Division or Area Division or Area No. Of Political Appointees - May 2011- Appointees - May 2013 - Notes/ Purpose (taken from Charity Commission website where NCC Appts Balance April 2012 May 2017 applicable)

Northamptonshire N/A 1 Usually Councillor Gonzalez De Councillor Smith The NSport Partnership Group meets four times per year and has a range Sport Stakeholders relevant Savage of organisations represented on it, such as Local Authorities, Sport Group Cabinet England, local Governing Bodies of Sport, Youth Associations, Disability Member Sport Organisations and Northamptonshire Police. The groups purpose is to achieve the following: (a) determine policies and principles – (b) have overall responsibility for setting the partnerships priority areas of work – (c) determine the strategic allocation of funding – (d) appoint the Northamptonshire Sport Executive Board – (e) elect a representative to the Regional Sports Board – (f) receive regular reports including: (i) a Northamptonshire Sport annual report (ii) financial statements (iii) monitoring and evaluation (iv) management and administration (v) review the structure and membership of Northamptonshire Sport as required

Northamptonshire 2 and 2 Councillor B Smith Councillor Clarke The Northamptonshire Waste Partnership (NWP) is a formal partnership Waste Partnership Substitute Councillor M Clarke Councillor Walker consisting of all eight Northamptonshire local authorities. The work of the Board s Councillor Seery (Sub) NWP is dedicated to formulating robust stategies aimed at reducing waste going to landfill. By working in partnership the NWP aims to develop coherent, effective plans to address the issues surrounding waste treatment and recycling.

NTPCT - Learning 1 Councillor Waters Councillor Waters The One Health Group will be responsible to the PCT Board for the delivery Disability One Health of the actions and improvements set out in the Better healthcare Plan and Group will also be influenced by, and report to, the Learning Diability Partnership Board and the Joint Commissioning Board.

Public Transport N/A 3 Yes Councillor Wright Councillor Hills A special interest group within the LGA. Consortium Councillor Humfrey Councillor Lawson Councillor Church Councillor McGhee

Richard Capell’s Long Buckby Long Buckby 1 N/A Councillor Osborne Councillor Osborne Purposes of maintenance and improvement of premises of Flore Church of Foundation England School, assistance to pupils, attending to health and physical condition of children, and in otherwise promoting the education of boys and girls of the poorer classes in the parish.

River Nene Regional 1 Councillor Ben Smith Councillor Heather Officers are appointed to various other parts of the organisation. Park Company Board Smith

Rowlett Educational Corby Corby 2 N/A Councillor Heggs Councillor Heggs Promoting the education (including social and physical training) of persons Foundation Councillor Scott Councillor Scott under the age of 25 years who are resident in the area of the parish of Corby as constituted on the 28th June 1906 and further details see clause 19 of scheme). Organisation 2013 Division or Area Division or Area No. Of Political Appointees - May 2011- Appointees - May 2013 - Notes/ Purpose (taken from Charity Commission website where NCC Appts Balance April 2012 May 2017 applicable)

SACRE 2 Councillor Ingram Councillor D Hughes The SACRE aims to: (a) Keep under review provision for Religious Councillor D Hughes Councillor Brackenbury Education and Collective Worship in all the LA’s schools and to make recommendations to the LA as necessary; (b) Ensure that Religious Education has equal standing in relation to the core and other foundation subjects within a school’s curriculum; (c) Make recommendations to the LA relating to appropriate training, materials and other resources in the context of the relevant law and guidance; (d) Advise the LA of the need to review the Agreed Syllabus as required by law.

Scaldwell Charity Brixworth Brixworth 1 N/A Councillor Millar Councillor Boardman (1) The promotion of education in Scaldwell. (2) If and in so far as income is not required in any year for application in manner aforesaid the trustees may apply the same as they think fit for any charitable purposes for the general benefit of the inhabitants of Scaldwell.

Silverstone Estates N/A 1 Leader of the Council Councillor Harker Cabinet has made a recommendation to full Council to appoint the Leader Ltd of the Council as a non-executive director on the borrowers board of directors for the duration of the agreement and to appoint a deputy in the event of the Leader not being able to attend said meetings.

The County Councils N/A 4 Councillor Brown Councillor Harker The County Council’s Network is a specialist interest group within the LGA Network Councillor Harker Councillor Smith which represents the interests of County Councils and deals with matters Councillor Ogden Councillor Parker of specific interest to such authorities. Councillor Ben Smith Councillor Brown The County Council is entitled to appoint four representatives and the Network recommend that these should be the Council’s four representatives serving on the LGA’s General Assembly.

In making past appointments the County Council have compiled with this recommendation. The Everdon N/A 2 To reflect Councillor Ogden Councillor Hills Residential field studies centre for 5-11 year olds, offering environmental Activities Centre major parties Councillor Hollis Councillor Stone studies activities. Courses arranged with visiting schools and includes National Curriculum topics. Also available for use by voluntary groups such as Brownie, Cubs, Guides, Scouts, etc.

Thomas Roe Brixworth Brixworth 1 N/A Councillor Millar Councillor Boardman A) Payments for public elementary schools (so long as there are public Foundation elementary schools in the parishes). B) Annual payments for school libraries. C) Payments for technical education d) after payment of sums required for a), b) and c) residue of net income shall be applied for exhibitions.

Victoria Centre Wellingborough Wellingborough 2 Councillor B Patel Councillor B Patel Charity concerned with promoting the welfare of inhabitants of Management Councillor Walia Councillor Waters Wellingborough, and in particular those of the Mill Road area. Committee Organisation 2013 Division or Area Division or Area No. Of Political Appointees - May 2011- Appointees - May 2013 - Notes/ Purpose (taken from Charity Commission website where NCC Appts Balance April 2012 May 2017 applicable)

Welford Educational Uplands - (Brixworth, Uplands 1 N/A Councillor Boardman Councillor Boardman Welford Church of England School and School House Charity Trust Braunston & Crick and Long Buckby Divisions)

Wellingborough Wellingborough Wellingborough 1 Councillor Dean Councillor Waters School Council

Wellingborough Wellingborough Wellingborough 1 Councillor Lawman Councillor Lawman To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in Volunteer Bureau the Wellingborough area; and in particular the advancement of education, the furtherance of health and the relief, of poverty, distress and sickness.