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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Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 6.00 pm
Extraordinary Meeting of Full Council, Council - Friday 13th March 2026 4.30 pm
The Council was scheduled to discuss options for devolution in West Northamptonshire, a significant topic that could shape the future governance and economic development of the region. The meeting's agenda also included standard procedural items and announcements.
Cabinet - Tuesday 10th March 2026 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council met on Tuesday 10 March 2026, approving several key policies and frameworks designed to improve services for residents. Decisions included the adoption of a new Housing Adaptations Policy, the approval of a Non-School Alternative Provision Framework, and the adoption of the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan for Northampton. The Cabinet also agreed to a fee uplift for adult social care providers and approved the proposed local delivery model for the Crisis and Resilience Fund.
Budget meeting, Council - Thursday 26th February 2026 5.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council meeting scheduled for Thursday 26 February 2026 was set to focus on the finalisation of the council's budget for the upcoming financial year, including detailed calculations for Council Tax. Alongside the budget, the meeting agenda also included discussions on the Housing Revenue Account budget and its associated medium-term financial plan.
Cabinet - Monday, 16 February 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council met on Monday 16 February 2026 to discuss a range of financial and service-related matters. Key topics included the monitoring of revenue and capital expenditure for the 2025-26 financial year, the finalisation of the 2026-27 budget and medium-term financial plan, and the admission arrangements for primary schools for the 2027 intake. The Cabinet was also scheduled to consider the Adult Social Care Local Account, which outlines the council's strategy for this vital service.
Decisions from Meetings
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Housing Adaptations Policy, April 2026
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th March 2026 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council approved the Housing Adaptations Policy on 10 March 2026. The decision grants delegated authority to the Head of Private Sector Housing to make minor amendments to the policy.
Recommendations Approved
Adult Social Care Provider Fee Uplifts
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th March 2026 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council decided on 10/03/2026 to approve a 3.47% uplift for adult social care providers and introduced a new hourly rate of £22.89 for extra care providers. This decision aimed to meet statutory duties and ensure an equitable approach to supporting providers.
Recommendations Approved
Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) 2026–2029: Proposed Local Delivery Model for West Northamptonshire
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th March 2026 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council decided on 10/03/2026 to approve the proposed Crisis and Resilience Fund local delivery model. They noted that the fund will be managed locally and requires delivery of four mandatory strands. Authority was delegated to the Head of Community Safety, Engagement and Resettlement, in consultation with the Director of Communities and Opportunities, to make operational decisions.
Recommendations Approved
Non-school Alternative Provision Framework
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th March 2026 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council approved the procurement of a Non-School Alternative Provision framework on 10/03/2026. The decision included approval for a three-year contract term with an option to extend for up to two additional years. Delegated authority was provided to the Director of Children's Services to finalise the procurement process and execute contractual documentation.
Recommendations Approved
Landlord Services Q3 Performance Report 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th March 2026 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council noted the content of the Landlord Services Q3 Performance Report 2025/26 on 10/03/2026. The report provided an update on the performance of the Council's housing landlord services.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 50
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 97