Freeport - Change of Accountable Body
May 5, 2026 Chief Executive (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Chief Executive approved the transfer of Accountable Body Status for the East Midlands Freeport from Leicestershire County Council to EMCCA. This decision was made effective from 1 April 2026.
Full council record
Decision
The purpose of the decision is to grant approval for the transfer of Accountable Body Status of the East Midlands Freeport (EMF) from Leicestershire County Council to EMCCA and for EMCCA with effect from 1 April 2026.
Reasons for the decision
TO ENABLE THE TRANSFER OF ACCOUNTABLE BODY STATUS FOR THE EAST MIDLANDS FREEPORT (EMF) FROM LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (LCC) TO THE EAST MIDLANDS COMBINED COUNTY AUTHORITY (EMCCA)
TO ENABLE EMCCA TO BECOME A FOUNDER MEMBER OF THE EAST MIDLANDS FREEPORT.
Alternative options considered
None - the process to make changes to the Freeport are set out in the Members' Agreement which is binding on member authorities.
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 5 May 2026 |