Decision details

Motion 2 – Kettering Art Gallery

That Council approves the following motion, as amended:-

“The Alfred East Gallery in Kettering has now been closed for two years to improve and maximise its potential. North Northamptonshire Council will continue to keep councillors informed of the progress made on repairing/replacing the roof of the art gallery building and the adjoining library roof. Also, it is requested that the Executive continue to progress the project with the view to open Cornerstone, and with it, the Alfred East Art Gallery as soon as practicably possible”. 

Motion 3 – Library Service

That Council rejects the proposed motion, as set out on the agenda for the meeting.

Motion 4 – River Nene

That Council approves the following motion:-

“The River Nene is one of NNC’s most important assets in terms of tourism and ecology and, as such, needs proper guardianship.

The Environment Agency has primary responsibility for the River Nene. NNC is one of many that has riparian responsibilities and also an important role in flood management.

This Council will:

Ask the Environment Agency to provide the current levels of pollution in the Nene River and North Northants waterways;

Continue to engage with the EA and Ofwat to understand what work is being undertaken in North Northamptonshire to protect waterways and consider options for ensuring the health of our waterways including, but not limited to, investigating Bathing Water Status for key leisure areas;

Continue to engage with the EA and Ofwat on the processes for feeding in reports of pollution incidents.”