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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Honorary Alderman and Honorary Alderwoman Arrangements

From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025

...to recognise and celebrate the eminent service of past councillors, the Council approved a scheme for the enrolment of Honorary Aldermen and Honorary Alderwomen and directed the Monitoring Officer to begin the nomination process.

Recommendations Approved

Director of Public Health Annual Report

From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025

...to note the contents and recommendations within the Director of Public Health’s Annual Report 2024-2025, fulfilling a statutory requirement under the 2012 Health and Social Care Act.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment of Co-Opted Town and Parish Co-Opted Member

From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025

...to fill a vacancy on the Democracy and Standards Committee, Councillor Lora Lawman of Loddington Parish Council was appointed as a co-opted Town and Parish representative for a term ending in May 2029, provided she continues to meet eligibility criteria.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment to Role of Independent Persons - Standards

From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025

...it approved the appointment of Mark Bate, Claire Tilley, and Jessica Slater as Independent Persons for a two-year term, with a possible extension, and authorized the Monitoring Officer to appoint an Independent Person from another local authority if needed.

Recommendations Approved

Motions on Notice

From: Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 03, 2025

...to withdraw Motion 1, approve Motions 2 and 6, and reject Motions 3, 4, 5, and 7, thereby approving the recommendations associated with these motions.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 20

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 84