Issue details

Approval of Absence (Local Government Act 1972, Section 85(1))

That Council approves the waiver of the six-month attendance rule provided for within section 85(1) Local Government Act 1972 for a Councillor due to sickness.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/10/2025

Decision due: 18 November 2025 by Council

Lead member: Councillor Ben Taylor, Leader of the Council (and Cabinet Executive) cllr.ben.taylor@blaby.gov.uk

Lead director: Monitoring Officer

Department: Leader: Democratic Services & Scrutiny

Contact: Sandeep Tiensa, Senior Democratic Services & Scrutiny Officer Email: sandeep.tiensa@blaby.gov.uk.

Date Report and Background Papers will be available: 07 November 2025

Background Papers: None

Decision to be taken in Public or Private Session?: Public

Documents

  • Approval of absence