Eddie McDonald - Councillor for North Northamptonshire (Gretton and Weldon)

Councillor Eddie McDonald

Reform UK Gretton and Weldon

Email: eddie.mcdonald@northnorthants.gov.uk

Council: North Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Health and Wellbeing Board (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Joint Children's Trust Committee (Committee Member) Executive (Deputy Chair) Shared Services Joint Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

24 meetings · Page 1 of 5

Executive Deputy Chair

Budget Executive, Executive - Tuesday 10th February, 2026 10.00 am

February 10, 2026, 10:00 am
Joint Children's Trust Committee Committee Member

New Date, Children's Trust Joint Committee - Wednesday 28th January, 2026 11.00 am

The Children's Trust Joint Committee is scheduled to consider a range of financial and operational plans for the Northamptonshire Children's Trust. Key discussions are expected to focus on the Trust's contract sums, savings targets, medium-term financial strategy, and its business plan for the coming years. The committee will also review the Trust's annual report on its service delivery contract for 2024/25.

January 28, 2026, 11:00 am
Council Committee Member

Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm

The Council of North Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 22 January 2026, approving a revised scheme for members' allowances and a new municipal timetable for the upcoming year. The council also accepted the findings of a Corporate Peer Challenge progress review and agreed to a single Planning Committee structure.

January 22, 2026, 6:00 pm
Executive Deputy Chair

Executive - Tuesday 20th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Executive of North Northamptonshire Council approved a four-year contract for the procurement of waste and recycling containers and adopted an updated Highway Network Management Plan. They also agreed to proceed with the development of a town centre masterplan for Wellingborough, followed by Kettering, and decided to prepare the new Local Plan under the Government's revised development plan system.

January 20, 2026, 10:00 am
Executive Deputy Chair

Executive - Tuesday 16th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Executive of North Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on 16 December 2025 to discuss the council's budget, medium-term financial plan, and capital programme, as well as updates on efficiency reviews and strategic risks. The meeting will also cover the Housing Revenue Account and various policy updates.

December 16, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

114 decisions · Page 12 of 23

Zero-emission Bus Scheme

From: Executive - Tuesday 9th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 09, 2025

...to progress a zero-emission bus scheme, the Executive agreed to provide up to £1.8 million in grant funding for eight electric buses and associated infrastructure on the Kettering – Rothwell – Desborough – Corby/Market Harborough corridor, subject to Subsidy Control Act compliance, and delegated authority for a funding agreement with Stagecoach.

Recommendations Approved

Parking Enforcement Processing System Procurement

From: Executive - Tuesday 9th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 09, 2025

...to improve accuracy, accountability, and financial control, the council approved bringing defined elements of Penalty Charge Notice processing in-house, amending budgets accordingly, and delegating contract authority for PCN processing to the Assistant Director for Assets and Environment.

Recommendations Approved

Capital Programme Update 2025/26

From: Executive - Tuesday 9th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 09, 2025

...to note changes to the capital programme following internal approvals and a proposed Zero Emissions Bus Scheme, aligning with the council's corporate plan objectives.

Recommendations Approved

Traffic Enforcement Options

From: Executive - Tuesday 9th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 09, 2025

...to review and consolidate the existing Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) governing access to Newland Street and Arnsley Road, introduce enforcement with ANPR cameras on those roads, and implement ANPR cameras within designated School Streets to improve safety, access, and reduce congestion.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 24

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 114