Councillor Ian McCord
Email: ian.mccord@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Council - Thursday 27th November 2025 5.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025 at The Guildhall, Northampton. The agenda included discussion of the Local Government Pension Scheme, the Youth Justice Plan, changes to committee places, and a new public mortuary. Councillors were also expected to discuss motions on rural road safety, family support, blue badges[^2] and digital IDs.
Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 26th November 2025 6.00 pm
The Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss budget monitoring, regeneration and asset management, and a scrutiny review of Section 106 agreements[^2] and the Community Infrastructure Levy[^3] (CIL). The committee was also expected to receive updates on waste collection and cleansing, and to review its work programme.
Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday 20th November 2025 6.00 pm
The Audit and Governance Committee of West Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on 20 November 2025 to discuss internal and external audit reports, the council's pension fund, risk management, and governance matters. The committee will also review its work programme. Some of the information to be discussed is considered exempt, and the committee will decide whether to exclude the press and public while it is discussed.
Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 15th October 2025 6.00 pm
The Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss budget scrutiny, a performance monitoring report, Section 106 agreements[^2] and the committee's work programme. The committee was also expected to receive updates on budget monitoring and budget setting, and regeneration and asset management.
Cabinet - Monday 13th October 2025 6.00 pm
At a meeting of the West Northamptonshire Council Cabinet, members approved a new Family Help Strategy, endorsed an updated approach to locality-based prevention, and approved several service plans related to health protection and enforcement. The Cabinet also agreed to exclude the press and public to discuss the restoration of property for service use.
Decisions from Meetings
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General Fund and Housing Revenue Account Capital Provisional Outturn 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 24th June 2025 6.00 pm - June 24, 2025
...the Cabinet noted the 2024-25 provisional capital outturn for the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account, approved proposed capital carry forwards for both, and recommended Full Council approve a £6.52m General Fund Capital budget for capitalisation of expenditure.
Recommendations Approved
WNC (Car Cruising) Public Spaces Protection Order 2025
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd June 2025 6.00 pm - June 03, 2025
...to make a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for three years to address anti-social vehicle-related activities, such as car cruising, throughout West Northamptonshire.
Recommendations Approved
Provision of Support Service to support people with a history of rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping accommodated at Oasis House
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd June 2025 6.00 pm - June 03, 2025
...to recommission a support provider for 3 years 6 months, with a possible one-year extension, to deliver services at Oasis House for people with a history of or at risk of rough sleeping, starting October 1, 2025, and authorized the Director of Housing and Communities to commence the tender process.
For Determination
Microsoft Software Licensing
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd June 2025 6.00 pm - June 03, 2025
...to ensure continued access to Microsoft software and support for West Northamptonshire Council, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, and Northamptonshire Partnership Homes, the Executive Director of Resources was authorised to procure and award a contract to an authorised supplier via an Enterprise Service Agreement.
Recommendations Approved
Strategic Acquisition
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th March 2025 6.00 pm - March 04, 2025
...to acquire a property without vacant possession to provide supported housing for individuals with additional support needs and those experiencing or at risk of rough sleeping, delegating authority for negotiation, acquisition, and essential works procurement.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 78