The Chairman announced that the start of the meeting was delayed due to technical difficulties and the meeting would proceed without the livestream.

No disclosures were received.

To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 16 July 2024 (enclosed).

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 16 July 2024 as circulated, were approved and signed as a correct record.

The Chair, Cllr. Nick Chapman made announcements in respect of the following:

·         Visited Kirby Muxloe Football Club for a preseason match with Nottingham County on 27 July 2024.

·         Visited Wistow Church to support a concert by Musical village based in Leicester Forest East in aid of fundraising for the church on 17 August 2024.

·         Attended Glenfield’s Picnic in the Park on 18 August 2024.

·         Represented the Council by attending the vigil for Mr Bhim Kohli and his family on 6 September 2024.

·         Attended an evening at Cuisine of India in aid of the Mayor of Oadby and Wigston’s Charity on 9 September 2024.

·         My Chairman at Home event took place on 13 September 2024 where  £503 was raised for the East Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. I would like to say thank you to all that joined me including the new MP for mid-Leicestershire and the acting Leader of Leicestershire County Council. A special thanks to Nicky Brown and Louise Price for all their hard work in supporting me at my event.

·         Attended the Charity Cake & Coffee Morning on 17 September 2024. £160 was raised for the East Midlands Air Ambulance and £160 was raised for Macmillan Cancer Support.

·         The Vice-Chairman, Cllr. Janet Forey joined me to attend Kirby Muxloe’s Fun Day on 22 September 2024.

Cllr. Antony Moseley arrived at the meeting during this item and Cllr. Stuart Coar left the meeting during this item and did not return.

The Leader, Cllr. Terry Richardson presented his statement in respect of the following:

·         Braunstone Town Events

·         HNRFI decision delayed

·         Contaminated land update

·         Council advice helps local business secure major contract

·         Sport and physical activity highlights

·         District Tourism Growth Plan

·         Update on Local Plan

·         Active Travel Strategy

·         Job Fair

·         New electric sweeper

·         Solar Together success

Requests received by the Protocol deadline to be reported by the Monitoring Officer with details of the Agenda Item to which they relate. (Such persons entitled to use the Protocol attend for the purpose of making representations, answering questions or giving evidence relating to the business of the meeting and the time allocated to each person is a maximum of three minutes unless extended at the discretion of the Chairman).

No requests were received.

Any Members wishing to submit questions must do so to the Monitoring Officer no later than 5 working days before the meeting.

The Monitoring Officer will report if any questions have been submitted.

No questions were received.

To consider the report of the Housing Services Manager (enclosed).

Considered – Report of the Housing Services Manager, presented by Cllr. Les Phillimore – Housing & Community Services Portfolio Holder.

To consider the report of the Senior Planning Policy Officer (enclosed).

Considered – Report of the Senior Planning Policy Officer, presented by Cllr. Ben Taylor - Planning, Transformation and ICT Portfolio Holder.

A supplemental agenda in respect of Appendix C was considered alongside the report.

Cllr. Ben Taylor commented on the cross party work that had been undertaken and thanked colleagues for their support.

To consider the report of the Development Strategy Manager (enclosed).

Considered – Report of the Development Strategy Manager, presented by Cllr. Ben Taylor - Planning, Transformation and ICT Portfolio Holder.

To consider the report of the Chief Executive (enclosed).

Considered – Report of the Chief Executive, presented by Cllr. Terry Richardson - Leader of the Council.

Cllr. Terry Richardson thanked Louisa Horton for her time in the role of Monitoring Officer.

To consider the report of the Accountancy Services Manager (enclosed).

Considered – Report of the Accountancy Services Manager, presented by Cllr. Maggie Wright – Finance, People & Performance Portfolio Holder and Deputy Leader.