The Chair, Cllr. Nick Chapman invited Members and Officers to hold a minute silence for Malc Leitch.

Malc Leitch, a former much loved and long serving colleague of the District Cleansing team sadly passed away on 6 January 2025.

No disclosures were received.

To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 19 November 2024 (enclosed).

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 19 November 2024 as circulated, were approved and signed as a correct record.

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

·       Attended the Glenfield Christmas light switch on held on 29 November 2024.

·       Attended the Cosby Old Peoples Welfare Association Christmas dinner on 30 November 2024.

·       The Chairman hosted his Christmas Carol Concert on 5 December 2024.

·       Attended the Chairman’s Charity Night at of North West Leicestershire’s District Council on 6 December 2024.

·       Attended a tour of Warning Zone In Leicester on 11 December 2024.

·       Attended and presented at the Annual Awards event in Glenfield on 12 December 2024.

·       Attended the Mayor of Oadby & Wigston Borough Councils Christmas Carol Concert in Oadby on 18 December 2024.

·       Attended Charnwoods Christmas Concert on 19 December 2024.

·       Melton Mowbray’s Mayor’s Charity Quiz Night on 17 January 2025.

·       Attended the Mayor’s Civic Service in Loughborough, where I was introduced to Colonel Richard Hurwood DL, the new Vice Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire. He remarked that Blaby District Council set the standard with their exceptional response to homelessness.

·       Attended the Holocaust Memorial Day at De Monfort University on 27 January 2025.

The Vice-Chair, Cllr. Janet Forey made announcements in respect of the following:

·       Attended Melton Mowbray’s Christmas Carol Service on 12 December 2024.

·       Attended Newbold Vernon’s Christmas Carol Concert on 14 December 2024.

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

·         Storm Henk Flooding

·         Devolution

·         New Lubbesthorpe topping out ceremony

·         Council Tax premiums consultation results

·         Youth Council anti-hate school artwork competition

·         Going Green at the Depot

To consider the report of the Elections and Governance Manager (enclosed).

Considered- Report of the Elections and Governance Manager.

A request for a recorded vote by Cllr. Terry Richardson was made and supported by the required number of Members in accordance with Part 4, Section 1, Paragraph 17.5 of the Councils Constitution.

Voting on the report was taken as follows:

The Chairman, Cllr. Nick Chapman declared that the recommendations as set out in the report was carried.

Members will receive a presentation from Youth Council Members.

Members received a presentation from Youth Council Members.

The presentation covered the following points:

·         Parliament Trip on 7 October 2024.

·         Hate has no home here competition.

·         Youth Council Conference taking place on 27^th February 2024.

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).

Pursuant to Part 5, Section 9 of the Council’s Constitution, in relation to the public speaking protocol the Chairman allowed Cllr. Hetherington, Vice-Chairman of Enderby Parish Council  to speak for 3 minutes on Agenda Item 9 – Petition objecting to the inclusion of Carlton Park and Enderby Golf Course in the New Local Plan.

Petition request:

‘I strongly object to the proposed inclusion of Carlton Park & Enderby Golf Course in the New Local Plan. This whole area has significant importance to local and non-local residents for both physical & mental wellbeing.  This accessible green space has been used & enjoyed by residents and non-residents for many decades, for recreational and leisure purposes. I wish for the whole area to remain Green Wedge for the benefit of current & future generations to enjoy and protect the diverse flora & fauna that resides & forages there and designate the areas as a local wildlife site’

Total number of signatures: 2532

Any petition that has over 750 signatures or 55% of a parish area (whichever is the smaller figure) will trigger a debate. Councillors will debate this petition at the meeting.

Following this debate the petition will be referred to the Group Manager for Planning & Strategic Growth to be considered as part of the Local Plan process.

Cllr. Dillan Shikotra left the meeting during the consideration of this item and did not return.

The Chairman, Cllr. Nick Chapman welcomed Sue Wareham to present their petition at the meeting.

The Chairman opened the item for debate allowing a maximum of 2 minutes to enable all Members who wish to speak to do so.

The petition was referred to the Group Manager for Planning & Strategic Growth to be considered as part of the Local Plan process.

Total number of signatures: 2146

Any petition that has over 750 signatures or 55% of a parish area (whichever is the smaller figure) will trigger a debate. Councillors will debate this petition at the meeting.

Following this debate the petition will be referred to the Group Manager for Assets and Major Projects for a written response.

The Chairman, Cllr. Nick Chapman welcomed Chris D’Araujo to present their petition to the meeting.

The Chairman opened the item for debate allowing a maximum of 2 minutes to enable all Members who wish to speak to do so.

The petition was referred to the Group Manager for Assets and Major Project for a written response.

The Chairman, Cllr. Nick Chapman adjourned the meeting at 6.30pm for Members to take a short comfort break and reconvened the meeting at 6.40pm.

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 Neighbourhood Services Group Manager (enclosed).

Considered- Report of the Neighbourhood Services Group Manager, presented by Cllr. Nigel Grundy  – Neighbourhood Services & Assets Portfolio Holder.

To consider the report of the Licensing Team Leader (enclosed).

Considered- Report of the Environmental Health Manager, presented by Cllr. Les Phillimore  – Housing, Community Safety and Environmental Services Portfolio Holder.

To consider the report of the Elections and Governance Manager (enclosed).

Considered- Report of the Elections and Governance Manager, presented by Cllr. Terry Richardson  – Leader of the Council.

To consider the report of the Elections and Governance Manager (enclosed).

Considered- Report of the Elections and Governance Manager, presented by Cllr. Terry Richardson  – Leader of the Council.

To consider the report of the Elections and Governance Manager (enclosed).

Considered- Report of the Elections and Governance Manager, presented by Cllr. Terry Richardson  – Leader of the Council.