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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Council - Thursday 26th June 2025 5.00 pm
West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 26 June 2025 at The Great Hall at The Guildhall, Northampton. The agenda included the presentation of annual reports from overview and scrutiny committees, a review of the council's flag protocol, and a discussion on setting allowances for council members. Councillors were also expected to discuss regional devolution, youth services, and support for children in care.
Cabinet - Tuesday 24th June 2025 6.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council Cabinet met on 24 June 2025, and among other things, they discussed the 2024-25 revenue and capital outturn positions, future management options for council housing stock, and a report from the Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee. They approved a new delivery strategy for the Avenue Campus housing project, and also approved the procurement of a statutory advocacy contract.
Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 16th June 2025 6.00 pm
The Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss its remit and work programme for the coming year. Councillors were also expected to receive an overview of key priorities, risks, and challenges for service areas within the committee's remit.
Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd June 2025 6.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) Cabinet met to discuss Microsoft software licensing, a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to address car cruising, and support services for people with a history of rough sleeping at Oasis House. The cabinet approved the recommissioning of support services at Oasis House, the implementation of a PSPO to combat car cruising, and the procurement of Microsoft software licenses.
Annual meeting, Council - Thursday 15th May 2025 5.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council meeting scheduled for 15 May 2025 included the election of a chair and vice-chair, the appointment of a leader, and the allocation of seats to committees based on political balance. Councillors were also expected to note the names of the leaders and deputy leaders of the political groups, as well as the members of the Cabinet.
Decisions from Meetings
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Family Help Strategy for West Northamptonshire 2025-2028
From: Cabinet - Monday 13th October 2025 6.00 pm - October 13, 2025
...to adopt and implement the Family Help Strategy for West Northamptonshire 2025-2028, which aims to provide earlier, joined-up support for families and improve outcomes for children and young people.
Recommendations Approved
Update on Place Model in West Northamptonshire
From: Cabinet - Monday 13th October 2025 6.00 pm - October 13, 2025
...to endorse West Northamptonshire's approach to locality-based prevention, including Local Area Partnerships and neighbourhood working, and to realign the current nine LAPs to five LAPs congruent with the five Neighbourhoods adopted by health and the ICS.
Recommendations Approved
Health Protection, Food & Feed Standards, Spray Paint Enforcement and Tobacco Enforcement Plans 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Monday 13th October 2025 6.00 pm - October 13, 2025
...the Cabinet of West Northamptonshire approved the Health Protection Service Plan, the Food & Feed Standards Service Plan, the Spray Paint Enforcement Plan, and the Tobacco Enforcement Plan for 2025-26.
Recommendations Approved
Restoration of property for service use
From: Cabinet - Monday 13th October 2025 6.00 pm - October 13, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Provision of Financial Data
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to approve the sharing of specific financial data with third parties, subject to due diligence and legal agreements, to identify potential efficiencies and savings for the council, while also delegating authority for further data sharing within defined parameters.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 78