Thomas Manning - Councillor for West Northamptonshire (Talavera)

Councillor Thomas Manning

Reform UK Talavera Cabinet Member for Planning and Communities

Email: thomas.manning@westnorthants.gov.uk

Council: West Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Policy Committee (Chair) Cabinet (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

21 meetings · Page 1 of 5

Council Committee Member

Extraordinary Meeting of Full Council, Council - Monday 19th January 2026 5.00 pm

The Council met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss the proposed West Northamptonshire Local Plan and the appointment of key officers. The meeting's agenda included a significant item regarding the approval to consult on a draft of the West Northamptonshire Local Plan, which outlines the council's strategy for development, housing, and environmental protection up to 2043. Additionally, the council was scheduled to consider the appointment of a Monitoring Officer and a Chief Officer.

January 19, 2026, 5:00 pm
Cabinet CANCELLED Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday 15th January 2026 6.00 pm

January 15, 2026, 6:00 pm
Planning Policy Committee Chair

Planning Policy Committee - Thursday 8th January 2026 6.00 pm

The Planning Policy Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 8 January 2026, approving the updated West Northamptonshire Local Development Scheme and recommending the draft West Northamptonshire Local Plan for public consultation. The committee also agreed to a call for sites as part of the consultation process.

January 08, 2026
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Monday 22nd December 2025 6.00 pm

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on 22 December 2025 to discuss the 2026-27 draft budget and medium-term financial plan, along with financial monitoring reports and asset transactions. They will also discuss the performance of the One West Northamptonshire Plan and a shared services print contract.

December 22, 2025
Planning Policy Committee Chair

Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 17th December 2025 6.00 pm

The Planning Policy Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the West Northamptonshire Local Development Scheme, and to review the minutes of their previous meeting. The agenda also allows for the Chair's announcements and any urgent business.

December 17, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Parks Development Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025

...the Cabinet adopted the Parks Development Strategy for West Northamptonshire.

Recommendations Approved

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

Asset Transactions

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025

...to authorize a series of asset transactions, including disposals, registrations, and acquisitions of land in various locations, as well as the creation of a capital budget for property acquisitions and noting potential future sales and acquisitions.

Recommendations Approved

West Northamptonshire Council Estates Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025

...the West Northamptonshire Council Estates Strategy, as detailed in the report and Appendix 1, was approved.

Recommendations Approved

Landlord Services 2024-25 Annual Report

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 24th June 2025 6.00 pm - June 24, 2025

...the Cabinet noted the 2024-25 annual reports on Landlord Services and Complaints, including Tenant Satisfaction Measures and a self-assessment against the Housing Ombudsman Complaints Handling Code, highlighting areas of improvement and ongoing challenges in housing stock management.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 21

Average per Month: 2.3

Decisions Recorded: 69