Councillor Thomas Manning
Email: thomas.manning@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
17 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 17th December 2025 6.00 pm
Council - Thursday 27th November 2025 5.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025 at The Guildhall, Northampton. The agenda included discussion of the Local Government Pension Scheme, the Youth Justice Plan, changes to committee places, and a new public mortuary. Councillors were also expected to discuss motions on rural road safety, family support, blue badges[^2] and digital IDs.
Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 19th November 2025 6.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council's Planning Policy Committee convened on 19 November 2025 and addressed several key planning initiatives. The committee approved the West Northamptonshire Draft Statement of Community Involvement 2025, adopted the updated Grand Union and Oxford Canal Conservation Area Review, and moved forward with the Grange Park Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan, accepting the Examiner’s recommendations to proceed to a referendum. Additionally, the committee discussed the draft West Northamptonshire Infrastructure and Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document, agreeing to release it for public consultation.
Cabinet - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 pm
West Northamptonshire Council's Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including housing management, budget adjustments for the Market Square project, and several annual reports related to safeguarding and education. The Cabinet approved a phased approach to bring housing services management back into the council, an increase to the Market Square capital budget, and the adoption of a policy statement for supporting children unable to attend school.
Cabinet - Monday 13th October 2025 6.00 pm
At a meeting of the West Northamptonshire Council Cabinet, members approved a new Family Help Strategy, endorsed an updated approach to locality-based prevention, and approved several service plans related to health protection and enforcement. The Cabinet also agreed to exclude the press and public to discuss the restoration of property for service use.
Decisions from Meetings
59 decisions · Page 12 of 12
West Northamptonshire Draft Statement of Community Involvement 2025
From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 18th June 2025 6.00 pm - June 18, 2025
Recommendations Approved
WNC (Car Cruising) Public Spaces Protection Order 2025
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd June 2025 6.00 pm - June 03, 2025
...to make a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for three years to address anti-social vehicle-related activities, such as car cruising, throughout West Northamptonshire.
Recommendations Approved
Provision of Support Service to support people with a history of rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping accommodated at Oasis House
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd June 2025 6.00 pm - June 03, 2025
...to recommission a support provider for 3 years 6 months, with a possible one-year extension, to deliver services at Oasis House for people with a history of or at risk of rough sleeping, starting October 1, 2025, and authorized the Director of Housing and Communities to commence the tender process.
For Determination
Microsoft Software Licensing
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd June 2025 6.00 pm - June 03, 2025
...to ensure continued access to Microsoft software and support for West Northamptonshire Council, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, and Northamptonshire Partnership Homes, the Executive Director of Resources was authorised to procure and award a contract to an authorised supplier via an Enterprise Service Agreement.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 17
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 59