John McDonald CC

(Extraordinary meeting), County Council - Wednesday, 12 November 2025 2.00 pm

The Leicestershire County Council convened an extraordinary meeting to address the critical matter of local government reorganisation (LGR). The primary focus was to allow the County Council to comment on the proposals for LGR, with a supplementary report containing a draft Business Case also provided. Councillors were also expected to discuss the comments of the Scrutiny Commission on the proposals.

Environment, Flooding and Climate Change Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 11 November 2025 2.00 pm

The Environment, Flooding and Climate Change Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on 11 November 2025 to discuss the Action for Nature strategy and action plan, and the Tree Management Strategy. The committee was also scheduled to review the minutes from their previous meeting.

Highways, Transport and Waste Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 6 November 2025 2.00 pm

The Highways, Transport and Waste Overview and Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss the next steps for delivering the Local Transport Plan (LTP4) 2025-2040, and the government's Collection and Packaging Reforms. The meeting will also include an opportunity for questions from the public and committee members.

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 5 November 2025 2.00 pm

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Leicestershire County Council met on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, to discuss a range of health-related topics affecting the Leicestershire community. Key items on the agenda included a petition regarding the potential closure of St Mary's Birth Centre, the new strategy from Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, and an update from the East Midlands Ambulance Service. The committee was also scheduled to discuss HIV late diagnosis rates in Leicestershire and the Healthwatch Leicestershire Annual Report.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 4 November 2025 2.00 pm

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 4 November 2025 in the Sparkenhoe Committee Room, County Hall, Glenfield. The agenda included reviewing minutes from a prior meeting, a question time, and several reports from the Director of Children and Family Services concerning the work of the Children and Family Services Department. The committee was also expected to discuss inclusion in schools, responses to child criminal exploitation, adoption services, fostering, and the annual report of the Virtual School.