Cecile Irving-Swift - Councillor for West Northamptonshire (Rural North East)

Councillor Cecile Irving-Swift

Conservative Rural North East

Email: cecile.irving-swift@westnorthants.gov.uk

Council: West Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Strategic Planning Committee Audit and Governance Committee (Committee Member) Democracy and Standards Committee (Committee Member) North Planning Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Democracy and Standards Committee Committee Member

Democracy and Standards Committee - Thursday 29th January 2026 6.00 pm

The Democracy and Standards Committee of West Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 29 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on the council's Code of Conduct, proposed changes to election recharges for parish and town councils, and an update on national reforms to the standards and conduct framework for local authorities.

January 29, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Extraordinary Meeting of Full Council, Council - Monday 19th January 2026 5.00 pm

The Council met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss the proposed West Northamptonshire Local Plan and the appointment of key officers. The meeting's agenda included a significant item regarding the approval to consult on a draft of the West Northamptonshire Local Plan, which outlines the council's strategy for development, housing, and environmental protection up to 2043. Additionally, the council was scheduled to consider the appointment of a Monitoring Officer and a Chief Officer.

January 19, 2026, 5:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday 27th November 2025 5.00 pm

The council of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025, in The Great Hall at The Guildhall, Northampton.

November 27, 2025
Audit and Governance Committee Committee Member

Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday 20th November 2025 6.00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee of West Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on 20 November 2025 to discuss internal and external audit reports, the council's pension fund, risk management, and governance matters. The committee will also review its work programme. Some of the information to be discussed is considered exempt, and the committee will decide whether to exclude the press and public while it is discussed.

November 20, 2025
Democracy and Standards Committee Committee Member

Democracy and Standards Committee - Thursday 13th November 2025 6.00 pm

The Democracy and Standards Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss proposed amendments to the council's constitution, review the constitution, and review the committee's work programme.

November 13, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children Partnership - Annual Report April 2024-March 2025

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 11, 2025

...the Cabinet noted the contents and findings of the Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children Partnership Board Annual Report for April 2024 to March 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Northamptonshire SACRE Annual Report 2024/2025

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 11, 2025

...the Cabinet noted the contents of the Northamptonshire SACRE Annual Report 2024/2025, approved its publication, and approved the adoption of the SACRE Model Code of Conduct to be reflected in the Constitution, with complaint determinations handled by the Council’s Monitoring Officer in consultation with an Independent Member.

Recommendations Approved

Northamptonshire Safeguarding Adults Board (NSAB) Annual Report 2024-2025

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 11, 2025

...to receive the Northamptonshire Safeguarding Adults Board's annual report for 2024-2025 and note its findings, fulfilling a duty under the Care Act 2014 and providing assurance on safeguarding activities across West Northamptonshire and the county.

Recommendations Approved

Section 19 Policy Statement

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 11, 2025

...the Cabinet approved the Policy Statement and approach for supporting children who are unable to attend their education setting under Section 19 of the Education Act 1996.

Recommendations Approved

Options Appraisal of the future management of the Councils housings stock - update

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 11, 2025

...to bring management of its housing services from Northamptonshire Partnership Homes (NPH) back into the Council, a phased approach was approved, with some services transitioning in April 2026 and the remainder by April 2027, with £490k allocated from Housing Revenue Account Reserves to cover implementation costs.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 55

Average per Month: 2.3

Decisions Recorded: 75