Agenda and draft minutes

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.

None.

To appoint substitute Members in accordance with Rule 26 of Part 4 of the Constitution and the Substitution Procedure Rules.

None.

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 general affirmation of the meeting, it was

UNANIMOUSLY AGREED THAT:

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 17 October 2024 be taken as read, confirmed and approved.

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 30 August 2023 be taken as read, confirmed and approved.

There is no Action List arising from the previous meeting.

None.

To receive any Petitions and, or, Deputations in accordance with Rule(s) 11 and 12 of Part 4 of the Constitution and the Petitions Procedure Rules respectively.

None.

The press and public are likely to be excluded from the remainder of the meeting in accordance with Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 (Exempt Information) during consideration of the item(s) below on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined in the respective paragraphs 1 and 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act and, in all the circumstances, the public interest in maintaining the exempt item(s) outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The press and public were excluded from the remainder of the meeting in accordance with Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 (Exempt Information) during consideration of the items below on the grounds that it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined in the respective paragraphs 1 and 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act and, in all the circumstances, the public interest in maintaining the exempt items outweighed the public interest in disclosing the information.

Exempt Report of the Head of Built Environment and the Exi Project Manager

The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the report (as set out at pages 9 – 11 of the private agenda update pack), which related to the housing development proposed for Horsewell Lane.

Councillors requested further information be provided prior to making any decision.

It was moved by Councillor L A Bentley, seconded by Councillor C J R Martin, and

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The report be deferred to a subsequent meeting of the Sub-Committee.

Exempt Report of the Head of Built Environment and the Exi Project Manager

The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the exempt report and appendices (as set out at pages 12 – 26 of the private agenda update pack), which related to the sale of the former Oadby pool site.

An amendment was proposed, including a new proposal made by the Head of Law & Democracy.

It was moved by the Chair, seconded by Councillor L A Bentley, and

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

i)            Recommendation A be approved; and

ii)           Recommendation B (as amended) be approved.