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.

33 meetings · Page 3 of 7

Planning Policy Committee Chair

Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 25th February 2026 6.00 pm

The Planning Policy Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to discuss proposals for the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits Special Protection Area, updates to planning application validation requirements, and the council's response to government reforms of the National Planning Policy Framework. The meeting agenda also included a review of planning application validation requirements for the period 2026-2028.

February 25, 2026, 6:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Monday, 16 February 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council met on Monday 16 February 2026 to discuss a range of financial and service-related matters. Key topics included the monitoring of revenue and capital expenditure for the 2025-26 financial year, the finalisation of the 2026-27 budget and medium-term financial plan, and the admission arrangements for primary schools for the 2027 intake. The Cabinet was also scheduled to consider the Adult Social Care Local Account, which outlines the council's strategy for this vital service.

February 16, 2026, 6:00 pm
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 West Northamptonshire Local Plan and the appointment of key officers. The meeting's agenda included a report seeking approval to consult on a draft of the West Northamptonshire Local Plan, which outlines the council's plans for development, protection of areas, and policies for determining planning applications 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

Decisions from Meetings

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Landlord Services Q3 Performance Report 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026

...noted the content of the Landlord Services Q3 Performance Report for 2025/26, which detailed the updated performance of the Council's housing landlord services.

Recommendations Approved

Adult Social Care Provider Fee Uplifts

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026

...to approve a 3.47% uplift for adult social care providers and introduce a new hourly rate of £22.89 for extra care providers to ensure equitable support.

Recommendations Approved

Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) 2026–2029: Proposed Local Delivery Model for West Northamptonshire

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026

...approved a local delivery model for the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) for 2026-2029, ensuring its management and delivery aligns with national guidance and local priorities.

Recommendations Approved

Connect to Work and Skills Bootcamp Delivery in West Northamptonshire

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026

...accepted up to £1,500,000 in Department for Education Skills Bootcamp grant funding for the period April 2026 to March 2027 and delegated authority to the Executive Director of Place, Economy and Environment to oversee procurement and contract awards for delivery partners.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Adaptations Policy, April 2026

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026

...approved the Housing Adaptations Policy and granted delegated authority to the Head of Private Sector Housing to make minor amendments to it.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 33

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 85