Mark Bools CC

(Budget Meeting), County Council - Wednesday, 18 February 2026 2.00 pm

The Leicestershire County Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 18 February 2026, was set to address a comprehensive agenda covering the council's financial strategy, constitutional matters, and operational policies. Key discussions were anticipated regarding the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026/27 to 2029/30, including proposed budget allocations, growth, and savings measures, alongside a review of the council's standing orders and contract procedure rules. The meeting was also scheduled to consider the council's Pay Policy Statement and receive various position statements from lead members and committee chairs.

Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 10.00 am

The Scrutiny Commission met to discuss the provisional Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2029/30, considering reports from various departments and the responses of other Overview and Scrutiny Committees. Key discussions focused on the significant financial challenges facing the council, including budget gaps, the need for savings, and the impact of national funding decisions, alongside a review of the Investing in Leicestershire Programme Portfolio Management Strategy.

Corporate Governance Committee - Friday, 23 January 2026 10.00 am

The Corporate Governance Committee of Leicestershire County Council met on Friday 23 January 2026 to discuss a range of important financial and governance matters. Key topics included an update on the external audit of the 2024/25 financial statements, the proposed Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27, and a review of the Council's risk management framework. The committee also considered changes to the Contract Procedure Rules and the Council's Modern Slavery Statement, alongside a report on whistleblowing concerns raised during the previous year.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Leicestershire County Council met on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, to discuss the council's financial strategy, departmental plans, school place provision, and performance reports. Key topics included the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2030, the draft Children and Family Services Departmental Plan for 2026-2029, and the School Places Strategy for 2026-2031. The committee also reviewed the Quarter 2 2025/26 performance report for the Children and Family Services Department.

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 14 January 2026 2.00 pm

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, to discuss primary care services, the council's medium-term financial strategy for public health, and pandemic preparedness. Key discussions included concerns about GP access in Melton Mowbray, the financial implications of the public health grant, and lessons learned from recent pandemic preparedness exercises.