Leigh New - Councillor for Wolverhampton (Bilston North)

Councillor Leigh New

Labour Bilston North

Email: Leigh.New@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Council: Wolverhampton

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Scrutiny Board Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Resources and Equality Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member) Corporate Parenting Board (Committee Member) Children & Young People Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member) Planning Committee Council (Committee Member) Regulatory Committee (Committee Member) Statutory Licensing Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

72 meetings · Page 1 of 15

Children & Young People Scrutiny Panel Committee Member

Children,Young and People Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 6.00 pm

February 04, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 5.45 pm

January 28, 2026, 5:45 pm
Corporate Parenting Board Committee Member

Corporate Parenting Board - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 5.30 pm

January 15, 2026, 5:30 pm
Regulatory Committee Committee Member

Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 10.05 am

January 14, 2026, 10:05 am
Statutory Licensing Committee Committee Member

Statutory Licensing Committee - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 10.00 am

January 14, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

67 decisions · Page 1 of 14

Capital Programme 2025-2026 to 2029-2030 Quarter Two Review

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 5.45 pm - December 03, 2025

...to approve the revised, medium-term General Fund capital programme of £331.2 million, a decrease of £6.8 million from the previously approved programme, and the change in associated resources.

Recommendations Approved

Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2024- 2025 Annual Report

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 5.45 pm - December 03, 2025

...to meet statutory requirements and improve early years provision across Wolverhampton, the Council approved the publication of the 2024-2025 Childcare Sufficiency Assessment and endorsed its five strategic priorities for ensuring sufficient, high-quality, and accessible childcare.

Recommendations approved

Written Questions by Councillors

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 5.45 pm - December 03, 2025

Recommendations Approved

In Year Appointments for the 2025-2026 Municipal Year

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 5.45 pm - December 03, 2025

...to ensure the Independent Remuneration Panel was quorate for reviewing the Member Allowance Scheme, they approved the appointment of Bishop Ruben King to the panel.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management Activity Monitoring - Mid Year Review 2025-2026

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 5.45 pm - December 03, 2025

...to note the forecast revenue underspends from treasury management activities and the mid-year review of the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, acknowledging a slight projected excess in service investment limits due to capital works at the i10 building.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 72

Average per Month: 3.3

Decisions Recorded: 67