Ian McCord - Councillor for West Northamptonshire (Deanshanger and Paulerspury)

Councillor Ian McCord

Independent Deanshanger and Paulerspury

Email: ian.mccord@westnorthants.gov.uk

Council: West Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Chair) Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee Council (Committee Member) Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee Audit and Governance Committee (Committee Member)

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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 Chair

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.

January 26, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

January 19, 2026, 5:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

November 27, 2025
Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee Chair

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.

November 26, 2025
Audit and Governance Committee Committee Member

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.

November 20, 2025

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