Dear Resident, West Northants Council came into being in April 2021.

Full statement

This
election marks the end of the first term of the new council.

This is your chance to pass comment on its performance.

For all of the past four years I have sat as an
Independent and worked with all political parties, and
none, to represent you across a range of issues.

Planning takes up a lot of time, I will continue to fight inappropriate developments and support the sensible. The council now has to find space for at least 10,000 more houses, they have cynically chosen to wait till after these elections before tell you what they are thinking.

We have more houses planned for Deanshanger and Potterpury. Warehouses earmarked for Old Stratford and Cosgrove, a quarry and landfill at Paulerspury and a solar farm proposed between Yardley Gobion and Potterspury. These all call for a response from an experienced councillor.

I will highlight your concerns at West Northants Council to ensure that the village and rural voice is heard and balanced against the needs of Northampton town.

I seek re-election on Thursday 1 May to
• Oppose inappropriate development
• Work to close MK Hotel for asylum seeker use
• Ensure Northampton issues don’t dominate
• End the Net Zero 2030 policy from WNC

In this election you have two votes. I have worked with all the
political parties, I would ask that you use one to vote for your
party preference and the use the second vote to KEEP
that PARTY and PERSON HONEST, by voting
Independent. Thank you.

Ian A McCord