This report provides information on a
Statement of Common Ground (SoCG) which has been prepared by the
Leicester and Leicestershire authorities to demonstrate Duty to
Cooperate in plan making. The key strategic matters covered are
Leicester and Leicestershire Housing and Employment Needs, Unmet
Need, and apportioning that unmet need .
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/12/2025
Decision due: 27 January 2026 by Council
Lead member: Councillor Mike Shirley, Planning and Strategic Growth Portfolio Holder cllr.mike.shirley@blaby.gov.uk
Lead director: Planning & Strategic Growth Group Manager
Department: Planning and Strategic Growth: Local Plan
Contact: Vicky Chapman, Development Strategy Manager Email: victoria.chapman@blaby.gov.uk.
Date Report and Background Papers will be available: 16 January 2026
Background Papers: None
Decision to be taken in Public or Private Session?: Public