Councillor Eddie McDonald
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
8 meetings · Page 1 of 2
Reserve Meeting, Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Wednesday 18th February 2026 12.30 pm
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Wednesday 4th February 2026 12.30 pm
The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel met on Wednesday 4 February 2026 to scrutinise the proposed Police and Fire Precepts for 2026/27. The Panel reviewed the proposed increases to council tax for policing and fire services, considering the financial implications for residents and the operational needs of both services. They also discussed the Panel's work programme and agreed on future meeting dates.
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 4th December 2025 12.30 pm
The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel met to discuss the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner's (PFCC) Public Safety Plan, the operation of enabling services, and financial updates for both the Fire and Rescue Authority and policing. The panel endorsed the latest version of its work programme, with the addition of topics including the impact of street drug dealing and police governance reform proposals. The panel also requested reports on the outcomes of a conference on violence against women and girls, further information on victims of violent crime, and updates on performance against the Public Safety Plan.
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 27th November 2025 10.00 am
The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel met to discuss the response of Danielle Stone, the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) to a recent Court of Appeal judgement regarding the Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police. The panel scrutinised the PFCC's discharge of her statutory functions in response to the judgement. A recommendation was made and approved that the panel should have the opportunity to see and comment on the scope and terms of reference for the PFCC's independent review before they are finalised.
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Complaints Sub-Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 10.00 am
The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel Complaints Sub Committee met to consider a complaint regarding the conduct of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner of Northamptonshire. Mr Andrew Frost was appointed as Chair for the meeting, and the Sub Committee agreed to exclude the press and public while they discussed the details of the complaint. The Sub Committee reached a conclusion on the complaint.
Decisions from Meetings
26 decisions · Page 3 of 6
Operation of Enabling Services
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 4th December 2025 12.30 pm - December 04, 2025
...the Panel welcomes the progress made by Enabling Services in Northamptonshire.
Recommendations Approved
Fire and Rescue Authority Finance Update
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 4th December 2025 12.30 pm - December 04, 2025
...the Panel noted the Fire and Rescue Authority Finance Update, which included a projected net overspend of £443k for the current year due to increased firefighter costs and inflation.
Recommendations Approved
Response by the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner to Court of Appeal judgement [verbal item]
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 27th November 2025 10.00 am - November 27, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Minutes
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 18th September 2025 12.30 pm - September 18, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Complaints and Conduct Matters Update
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 18th September 2025 12.30 pm - September 18, 2025
Recommendations approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 8
Average per Month: 0.9
Decisions Recorded: 26