Agenda and draft minutes

The meeting of the Council will be called to order to receive Her Worship The Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

The meeting of the Council was called to order to receive Her Worship The Mayor.

To receive apologies for absence from Members to determine the quorum of the meeting in accordance with Rule 7 of Part 4 of the Constitution.

An apology for absence was received from Councillors H E Darling, G G Hunt, P Joshi, R E R Morris, I K Ridley and C A M Walter.

Members are reminded that any declaration of interest should be made having regard to the Members’ Code of Conduct. In particular, Members must make clear the nature of the interest and whether it is 'pecuniary' or ‘non-pecuniary'.

None.

To read, confirm and approve the minutes of the previous meeting in accordance with Rule 19 of Part 4 of the Constitution.

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 23 September 2025 be taken as read, confirmed and approved.

There was no Action List arising from the previous meeting.

There was no Action List arising from the previous meeting.

To consider any Motions on Notice in accordance with Rule 14 of Part 4 of the Constitution.

None.

To receive any Petitions, Deputations and, or, to answer any Questions by Members or the Public in accordance with Rule(s) 11, 12, 13 and 10 of Part 4 of the Constitution and the Petitions Procedure Rules respectively.

None.

To receive any announcements from the Mayor in accordance with Rule 2 of Part 4 of the Constitution.

By affirmation of the meeting, it was:

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The list of Official Engagements attended by The Mayor and/or Deputy Mayor be noted.

To receive any statement from the Leader of the Council in accordance with Article 2.9.2(ii) of Part 2 of the Constitution.

The Leader of the Council presented a statement outlining her recent work and meetings she has attended, the administration’s plans and an overview of recent decisions taken since the previous meeting of the Council, together with fielding questions in relation to her statement. This included an update as to the position on Local Government Re-organisation.

Report of the Chief Executive / Head of Paid Service.

The Council gave consideration to the report and appendices (as set out at pages 11-42 of the agenda reports pack) which outlined the work undertaken by the District and Borough Councils in Leicestershire and Rutland County Council to produce the draft final Local Government Reorganisation Proposal for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. It also details the public consultation that has been carried out and how this has informed the final submission.

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The content of the report and appendices be noted.

Report of the Legal & Democratic Services Manager / Monitoring Officer (Solicitor)

The Council gave consideration to the report and appendix (as set out at pages 43 – 53 of the agenda reports pack) which outlined the review of political proportionality following changes in the Council’s composition etc.

It was moved by the Deputy Leader of the Council, seconded by Councillor K J Loydall and

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

(i)          That the Political Balance Procedure Rules (as set out in Appendix 1 to the report) be noted and approved;

(ii)         That the new political composition of the Council, and revised proportionality arrangements in relation to the allocation of seats on Council bodies by political grouped Members and ungrouped Independent Members (as set out at section 2 of the report) be noted; and

(iii)       That the revised number of seats on each affected Council body, and the necessary removals and appointments of Members from/to those affected Council bodies for the remainder of the municipal year 2025/26 (as set out at sections 2 and 3 of this report) as may be proposed and seconded at the meeting be resolved.

Report of the Strategic Director

The Council gave consideration to the report and appendix (as set out at pages 54 – 57 of the agenda reports pack) which proposed a politically balanced Task Group of five Members to monitor progress, guide improvements, and liaise with the Regulator during inspections.

It was moved by the Leader of the Council, seconded by Councillor G A Boulter and

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

(i)          A Regulator of Social Housing Task & Finish Group be appointed and its Terms of Reference (as set out at Appendix 1) be approved; and

(ii)         The Members of the Task Group (as set out section 3 of this report) be appointed accordingly.