Councillor Thomas Manning

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council noted the content of the reports on Housing Landlord Services performance on 16/07/2026. The Cabinet approved recommendations regarding the Landlord Services Annual Performance Report 2025-26.

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council authorised the Assistant Director Assets & Environment, in consultation with others, to transact several asset transactions. These included the surrender and re-grant of a lease for land at Browns Road, Daventry, the freehold disposal of Long Buckby Library and Milton Malsor Village Park to their respective parish councils, and the freehold disposal of other land parcels. The Cabinet also approved a revised approach to retained rights over land transferred to town or parish councils.

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council approved the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2025 on 16/07/2026. The Council will proceed with publication and implementation of the assessment, with ongoing monitoring of equality impacts. Development of inclusive childcare places for children with SEND will be prioritised.

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council decided to approve the Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Strategy 2026–2031 on 16/07/2026. The decision also supports a "TEC First" approach across Adult Social Care and endorses the continued development of TEC solutions.

The Planning Policy Committee of West Northamptonshire Council adopted the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits Special Protection Area Guidance and Mitigation Strategy on 17 June 2026. The committee also revoked two previous Supplementary Planning Documents related to the same area. The adopted guidance includes a Strategic Access Management and Monitoring (SAMM) contribution of £371.17 per dwelling plus an administration fee of £85 per application for new dwellings within 5.9km of the SPA.