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.
38 meetings · Page 1 of 8
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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Adoption of West Northamptonshire Council Local Transport Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th March 2025 6.00 pm - March 04, 2025
... the Cabinet of West Northamptonshire endorsed the new Local Transport Plan and recommended it to Full Council for approval and adoption, delegating authority to the Executive Director for Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, to agree the final version for publishing.
Recommendations Approved
One West Northamptonshire Plan 2025-2030
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th March 2025 6.00 pm - March 04, 2025
...the Cabinet noted stakeholder feedback, endorsed the Draft One West Northamptonshire Plan 2025-2030 for Council approval subject to a final review, and delegated final review and amendments to the Leader and Chief Executive.
Recommendations Approved
Climate Change Strategy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th March 2025 6.00 pm - March 04, 2025
...to approve and adopt the draft Climate Change Strategy, providing a strategic framework for achieving the 2045 net zero target.
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
West Northamptonshire Tenancy Policy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th March 2025 6.00 pm - March 04, 2025
... to approve the new Tenancy Policy, replacing the previous Northampton Tenancy Policy, to align with the Council's Tenancy Strategy, related strategies, and regulatory requirements.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 78