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 3 of 4
Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council Cabinet was scheduled to meet to discuss a range of topics, including the Sustainability Strategy Review, the Public Health Framework, affordable housing, and the Estates Strategy.
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.
Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 18th June 2025 6.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council Planning Policy Committee was scheduled to convene to discuss a draft Statement of Community Involvement and respond to a consultation from Rugby Borough Council regarding their local plan. The committee was also expected to consider whether West Northamptonshire Council could accommodate any unmet need for Gypsy and Traveller pitches from Rugby Borough.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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West Northamptonshire Draft Statement of Community Involvement 2025
From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 19th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 19, 2025
... to adopt the West Northamptonshire Statement of Community Involvement 2025, revoke existing Statements of Community Involvement from predecessor councils, and delegate minor editorial changes to the Head of Planning Policy and Specialist Services.
Recommendations Approved
Grand Union and Oxford Canal Conservation Area Review
From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 19th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 19, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Grange Park Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan
From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 19th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 19, 2025
... to accept the Examiner's modifications to the Grange Park Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan (GPNDP) and approve it to proceed to a referendum, with delegated authority given for minor editorial changes.
Recommendations Approved
Buckton Fields Affordable Housing Opportunity
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 11, 2025
...to address the need for affordable homes, the Cabinet approved the Housing Revenue Account Capital Budget and Viability Appraisal for the Buckton Fields Affordable Housing Opportunity and delegated authority to the Director of Communities and Opportunities to negotiate and enter into agreements with Taylor Wimpey to acquire 36 flats, subject to due diligence and valuations.
For Determination
Options Appraisal of the future management of the Councils housings stock - update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 11, 2025
...to bring management of its housing services from Northamptonshire Partnership Homes (NPH) back into the Council, a phased approach was approved, with some services transitioning in April 2026 and the remainder by April 2027, with £490k allocated from Housing Revenue Account Reserves to cover implementation costs.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 17
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 59