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.
46 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 27 April 2026 - 6.00 pm
Council - Friday, 13 March 2026 - 4.30 pm
The Council of West Northamptonshire Council met on Friday 13 March 2026 to discuss options for devolution for West Northamptonshire. The meeting's agenda included a significant report outlining potential devolution options, benefits, risks, and proposed next steps.
Budget meeting, Council - Thursday 26th February 2026 5.00 pm
The Council meeting scheduled for Thursday 26 February 2026 was set to address the local authority's financial plans for the upcoming year, including the final budget and medium-term financial plan. Discussions were also scheduled regarding the Housing Revenue Account budget and the calculation of Council Tax.
Decisions from Meetings
88 decisions · Page 4 of 18
Letting of vacant town centre and high street units
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to facilitate the letting of vacant town centre and high street units, the Cabinet endorsed a structured approach to using powers under Part 10 of the Levelling up and Regeneration Act 2023, aiming to revitalize these areas while minimizing costs, risks, and interference with the property market.
Recommendations Approved
Safe Accommodation and Support Services for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Abuse
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to commence a joint competitive procurement process with North Northamptonshire Council for Safe Accommodation and Support Services for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, starting April 4th, 2026, for a period of three years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions, and delegated authority for contract award and related actions to the Director of Housing and Communities.
Recommendations Approved
Re-procurement of a Customer Records Management System
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to re-procure a corporate Customer Records Management system via direct award through the GCloud 14 framework, delegating authority to the Executive Director for Resources to secure the best contract and award it to the provider, with the new contract starting in May 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Harlestone Road affordable housing scheme
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to recommend to Council the establishment of a capital budget and authorize the Director of Communities and Opportunities to conclude the acquisition of land from Vistry Group Limited and enter into a Land and Development Agreement to appoint them as the development partner for the Harlestone Road affordable housing scheme.
Recommendations Approved
Public Health Framework 2025-27
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to ensure complete awareness and transparency around the usage of the Public Health Grant, they approved the adoption of the refreshed Public Health Framework 2025-27 and noted that any spend above £500k, deemed a key decision, would be recommended to Cabinet for approval.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 46
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 88