Councillor Eddie McDonald
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
34 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Annual Council meeting of North Northamptonshire Council, held on May 21, 2026, saw the election of Councillor Maurice Eglin as Chair and Councillor Andy Sims as Vice-Chair for the 2026/27 municipal year. The meeting also confirmed political group leadership arrangements and made numerous appointments to council committees and outside bodies.
Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 5.00 pm
North Northamptonshire Council convened a special meeting on Thursday 21 May 2026 to formally recognise the eminent service of six former councillors. The council unanimously resolved to confer the titles of Honorary Alderman and Alderwoman upon Timothy Allebone, Tom Beattie, Ray Beeby, Dudley Hughes, Sylvia Hughes, and Andrew Scarborough. This honour acknowledges their significant contributions and dedication to public service within the council and its predecessor authorities.
Children's Trust Joint Committee - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 - 2.00 pm
The Children's Trust Joint Committee met on Wednesday 22 April 2026 to discuss the financial position of the Northamptonshire Children's Trust for the 2025-2026 financial year. The committee noted a significant forecast outturn pressure of over £27 million, largely driven by increased demand and costs in placements, particularly residential, secure, and baby and parent assessments. The committee unanimously agreed to note this forecast outturn position and the resulting pressures on both councils.
Executive - Tuesday 14th April, 2026 10.00 am
The North Northamptonshire Executive met on Tuesday 14 April 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, approving new frameworks for highway maintenance and speed management, and a new policy for crisis and resilience support. The Executive also agreed to recommission lifestyle services, education outreach, and housing IT systems, and to proceed with new housing property and land acquisitions.
Decisions from Meetings
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Confirmation of Executive Appointments
From: Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 6.30 pm - May 21, 2026
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council on 21/05/2026 approved the Executive appointments and portfolios made by the Leader of the Council for 2026/27. The decision noted the portfolio responsibilities assigned to specific councillors, including Leader, Deputy Leader, and Executive Members for various areas such as Finance, Adults & Health Partnerships, and Children, Education & Families.
Recommendations Approved
Committee Membership and Appointment of Chairs/Vice Chairs of Committees
From: Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 6.30 pm - May 21, 2026
North Northamptonshire Council decided on 21/05/2026 to note proportionality rules and appointments made by political groups. The Council also approved the appointment of Chairs and Vice Chairs for various committees. The Officer Scheme of Delegation grants the Monitoring Officer authority for in-year committee membership changes in consultation with political group leaders.
Recommendations Approved
Outside Bodies
From: Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 6.30 pm - May 21, 2026
North Northamptonshire Council's Council on 21/05/2026 approved the Council representation on Community Outside Bodies and noted the list of current Outside Bodies and appointments made by the Leader of the Council to Strategic Outside Bodies. The Council noted the list of current Outside Bodies and approved Council representation on Community Outside Bodies.
Recommendations Approved
Election of Vice-Chair of North Northamptonshire Council
From: Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 6.30 pm - May 21, 2026
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council resolved that Councillor Andy Sims be elected as Vice-Chair of North Northamptonshire Council for the Municipal Year 2026/2027. This decision was made on 21/05/2026.
Recommendations Approved
Confirmation of Political Group Leadership
From: Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 6.30 pm - May 21, 2026
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council decided to note the leadership arrangements for the Reform UK, Conservative, Green, Labour, and Communities Alliance Groups for 2026/27. This decision was made on 21/05/2026.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 34
- Average per month
- 2.4
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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