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.
40 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 26th January 2026 6.00 pm
The Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to consider the council's performance against its Corporate Plan, review the communication strategy for the Local Plan, and receive an update on the council's financial position. The committee will also receive a report from the Budget Scrutiny Task and Finish Panel.
Extraordinary Meeting of Full Council, Council - Monday 19th January 2026 5.00 pm
The Council met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss the proposed West Northamptonshire Local Plan and the appointment of key officers. The meeting's agenda included a significant item regarding the approval to consult on a draft of the West Northamptonshire Local Plan, which outlines the council's strategy for development, housing, and environmental protection up to 2043. Additionally, the council was scheduled to consider the appointment of a Monitoring Officer and a Chief Officer.
Council - Thursday 27th November 2025 5.00 pm
The council of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025, in The Great Hall at The Guildhall, Northampton.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
82 decisions · Page 9 of 17
Greyfriars - English Cities Fund Appointment
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th March 2025 6.00 pm - March 04, 2025
...to appoint the English Cities Fund as the Council's development partner for the Greyfriars development, authorize land acquisition within the Greyfriars area, and confirm a willingness to use compulsory purchase powers if necessary to facilitate the regeneration project.
Recommendations Approved
Adults Direct Payment Policy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th March 2025 6.00 pm - March 04, 2025
...to introduce Transport Direct Payments, change Carers Direct Payments, and approve the new Adults Direct Payments Policy to meet statutory duties and ensure transparency and consistency from April 1st, 2025.
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
WNC Active Lives Strategy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th March 2025 6.00 pm - March 04, 2025
...to formally adopt the WNC Active Lives Strategy.
Recommendations Approved
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 40
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 82