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Economic Development, Transport and Climate Emergency Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday, 11 March 2026 5:30 pm

March 11, 2026 at 5:30 pm Economic Development, Transport and Climate Emergency Scrutiny Commission View on council website

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The Economic Development, Transport and Climate Emergency Scrutiny Commission of Leicester Council was scheduled to consider a range of topics, including transport affordability, planning service performance, and the issue of worker exploitation. The commission was also set to review the Connect to Work programme and its own work programme.

Transport Affordability

The commission was scheduled to receive a report from the City Transport Director detailing the affordability of transport options across the city. The report was also intended to outline actions being taken by the city council and its partners to make passenger transport more affordable.

Planning Service Performance Review

A report from the Director of Planning, Development and Transportation was scheduled to provide an overview of the planning service's performance.

EDTCE Scrutiny Task Force - Labour Market Worker Exploitation - Executive Response Revisited

The commission was due to consider the Executive's response to recommendations made by the Task Group on Worker Exploitation. This item relates to the ongoing scrutiny of labour market practices within the city.

Connect to Work Programme

A report from the Director Tourism Culture and Economy was scheduled to provide an overview of the commencement of the Connect to Work programme for Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland. This programme aims to support residents into employment.

Work Programme

Members of the commission were scheduled to review the existing work programme and were invited to suggest additional items for future consideration.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Stephen Bonham
Councillor Stephen Bonham Labour • Humberstone and Hamilton
Profile image for Councillor Adam Clarke
Councillor Adam Clarke Labour • Westcotes
Profile image for Councillor Molly O'Neill
Councillor Molly O'Neill Labour • Western
Profile image for Councillor Abdul Osman
Councillor Abdul Osman Conservative • Thurncourt
Profile image for Councillor Nigel Porter
Councillor Nigel Porter Liberal Democrat • Aylestone
Profile image for Councillor Hemant Rae Bhatia
Councillor Hemant Rae Bhatia Conservative • Beaumont Leys
Profile image for Sir Peter Soulsby
Sir Peter Soulsby City Mayor • Labour • Citywide
Profile image for Councillor Geoff Whittle
Councillor Geoff Whittle Assistant City Mayor - Environment and Transport • Labour • Knighton

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet Wednesday 11-Mar-2026 17.30 Economic Development Transport and Climate Emergen.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack Wednesday 11-Mar-2026 17.30 Economic Development Transport and Climate Emerg.pdf

Additional Documents

Transport Affordability.pdf
Exec response on worker exploitation.pdf
EDTCE Draft work programme 2025 to 2026.pdf
Printed minutes 14012026 1730 Economic Development Transport and Climate Emergency Scrutiny Co.pdf
Connect to Work Mar 26.pdf
Planning Performance and Income March 2026 Scrutiny Report v2.pdf
Connect to Work EDTCE Mar 2026.pdf