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)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

20 meetings · Page 1 of 4

Executive Deputy Chair

Executive - Tuesday 16th December, 2025 10.00 am

December 16, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday 11th December, 2025 6.00 pm

The upcoming North Northamptonshire Council meeting will address key issues including the adoption of a new Corporate Plan, approval of the Corporate Parenting Board's annual report, and proposed changes to council tax premiums. Councillors will also discuss the Youth Justice Plan, the Local Council Tax Support Scheme, and a Community Governance Review.

December 11, 2025
Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday 9th December, 2025 2.00 pm

The North Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board is scheduled to meet on 9 December 2025, at the Corby Cube in Corby. The agenda includes discussions on the Health and Wellbeing Strategy, the Family Help Strategy, SEND provision, the Better Care Fund, the Family Drug and Alcohol Court, the Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children Partnership Annual Report, and the mental health of care leavers. Councillor Brian Benneyworth, Chair and Portfolio Holder for Health and Leisure, North Northamptonshire Council, will chair the meeting.

December 09, 2025
Shared Services Joint Committee Committee Member

Shared Services Joint Committee - Wednesday 26th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Shared Services Joint Committee met to discuss the disaggregation of shared IT services between North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) and West Northamptonshire Council (WNC). The committee approved the disaggregation of IT services, with NNC set to fund the one-off costs and a portion of unavoidable stranded costs. They also agreed to delegate authority to the Section 151 officers[^2] of both councils to finalise the cost implications.

November 26, 2025
Joint Children's Trust Committee Committee Member

New time and venue, Children's Trust Joint Committee - Wednesday 12th November, 2025 3.00 pm

The Children's Trust Joint Committee convened to discuss key issues affecting children's services in North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire. Councillor Mark Arnull was appointed as Co-Chair for West Northamptonshire Council. The committee also addressed the Northamptonshire Children's Trust's financial forecast for 2025/26, and approved the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan 2025/26.

November 12, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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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

Anti-Social Behaviour Policy and Procedures

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

...to approve the North Northamptonshire Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Policy, delegate authority for minor amendments prior to publication, and endorse further engagement to develop accessible versions.

Recommendations Approved

North Northamptonshire Council Insurance Programme Procurement

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

...to ensure advantageous terms and value for money, the Executive approved extending existing insurance contracts for a year, disaggregating certain insurance lines, and delegating authority to procure new insurance contracts effective April 1, 2027.

Recommendations Approved

Carbon Management Plan Review

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

... the Executive approved resetting the carbon neutral target, aligning ambitions with the UK's 2050 net-zero goal, and publishing the Carbon Management Plan Annual Report.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 20

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 84