Issue details

Leicester & Leicestershire Statement of Common Ground Relating to Housing and Employment Land Needs (January 2026)

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

Documents

  • Leicester & Leicestershire Statement of Common Ground Relating to Housing and Employment Land Needs (January 2026)