The North West Leicestershire District Council met on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, with the agenda including the appointment of key council roles, the adoption of various council policies and strategies, and discussions on housing and employment distribution across Leicestershire. The meeting also covered the council's schedule of meetings for the upcoming year and urgent decisions previously made by the Cabinet.

Appointment of Council Leadership

The meeting was scheduled to begin with the formal appointment of the Chair and Deputy Chair of the Council for the upcoming municipal year. Following this, the appointment of the Leader of the Council was to take place. The agenda also included a session for the Leader and Portfolio Holders to make announcements, followed by a question and answer session for both the public and councillors.

Committee Appointments and Scheme of Delegation

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to administrative and structural matters. This included the appointment of members to various committees and groups, and the election of their respective Chairs and Deputy Chairs. The council was also scheduled to review and agree its Scheme of Delegation, outlining the powers and responsibilities delegated to officers. Additionally, the appointment of representatives to serve on outside bodies was to be considered, alongside the approval of the schedule of meetings for the 2026-2027 municipal year.

Housing and Strategic Distribution

Two key reports concerning housing and strategic distribution across Leicester and Leicestershire were scheduled for discussion. The first, Leicester and Leicestershire Authorities Statement of Common Ground - Housing Distribution Under the New Standard Method, aimed to address housing needs following updates to the National Planning Policy Framework and the standard method for calculating housing requirements. The second report, Leicester and Leicestershire Authorities Statement of Common Ground - Strategic Distribution, focused on the apportionment of strategic warehousing needs across the region. Both reports were presented by James Arnold, Strategic Director of Place, and were intended to inform the ongoing development of local plans.

Urgent Cabinet Decisions and Capital Update

The meeting agenda also included a report on urgent decisions taken by the Cabinet. This report, presented by Allison Thomas, Chief Executive, detailed decisions made under special urgency procedures, including those relating to the 2026/27 General Fund Budget and Council Tax, the Biodiversity Duty Report, changes to the Freeport's Accountable Body, and the future of rough sleeping provision. Finally, an update on capital projects was scheduled for discussion, presented by the Head of Finance.