The Annual Programme of Meetings for Melton Borough Council was scheduled to be reviewed, with a focus on the upcoming year's meeting schedule. The agenda also included a number of committee meetings, including Planning, Licensing, Cabinet, and Scrutiny.

Planning Committee Meetings

Several Planning Committee meetings were scheduled throughout the year. These meetings are where applications for new developments and alterations to existing properties are considered. The agenda indicates that these meetings would take place on:

• 6 September 2026
• 3 October 2026
• 14 November 2026
• 18 December 2026
• 15 February 2027
• 18 March 2027
• 13 April 2027
• 20 May 2027

Licensing Committee Meetings

Licensing Committee meetings were also on the agenda, covering both taxi and general licensing, as well as alcohol and gambling licensing. These meetings are responsible for issuing and reviewing licences for businesses and individuals operating within the borough. The scheduled dates for these meetings are:

• 15 February 2027
• 15 February 2027

Cabinet Meetings

The Cabinet, which is responsible for the executive decision-making of the council, had several meetings planned. These meetings typically cover a wide range of council services and strategic planning. The dates for the Cabinet meetings were:

• 3 February 2027
• 17 December 2026
• 11 November 2026
• 17 December 2026
• 13 January 2027
• 14 January 2027
• 14 January 2027

Scrutiny Committee Meetings

Scrutiny Committee meetings are designed to review the decisions and performance of the council's executive. These meetings provide an opportunity for councillors to examine council policies and services in detail. The scheduled dates for these meetings were:

• 16 October 2026
• 17 October 2026
• 19 March 2027
• 22 March 2027

Council Meetings

The full Council meetings, where all elected councillors come together, were scheduled for:

• 21 April 2027
• 21 April 2027

Audit and Standards Committee Meetings

The Audit and Standards Committee meetings are responsible for overseeing the council's financial affairs and ensuring high standards of conduct among councillors and staff. These meetings were scheduled for:

• 23 November 2026
• 28 January 2027

Other Scheduled Discussions

The programme also indicated other regular meetings, including those for the Council Tax, which were scheduled for 25 February 2027. Bank Holidays were also noted throughout the year, impacting the meeting schedule. The full programme of meetings can be found in the Agenda frontsheet 22nd-May-2026 Annual Programme of Meetings.