Councillor Paul Westley

Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 14 May 2026 5:00 pm

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Joint Health Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 30 April 2026 10:00 am

The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Joint Health Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 30 April 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on the decision-making process for St Mary's Birth Centre, an update on Speech and Language Therapy services, and questions regarding local healthcare provision.

Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday, 28 April 2026 5:30 pm

The Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission met on Tuesday 28 April 2026 to discuss a range of public health issues. Key decisions included writing to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to request increased funding for vaccine coverage in the city, and considering the inclusion of questions on low mood and suicide in NHS Health Checks. The Commission also noted reports on health protection, public health research, and mental health and suicide prevention.

Children, Young People and Education Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday, 14 April 2026 5:30 pm

The Children, Young People and Education Scrutiny Commission of Leicester Council met on Tuesday 14 April 2026 to discuss updates on Ofsted inspections of children's homes, the progress of Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams, and the implications of the government's Schools White Paper. The Commission noted the positive Ofsted ratings for several children's homes and received an update on the development of integrated child protection teams. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the Schools White Paper, 'Every Child Achieving and Thriving', and its impact on Leicester's approach to inclusive education for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Council - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 5:15 pm

The Leicester City Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, 26 March 2026, was set to address significant planning matters, including the adoption of the Leicester Local Plan 2020-2036 and the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27 alongside the Gender Pay Gap Report for 2025. The meeting agenda also included reports on the appointment of Independent Persons to the Standards Committee and the Members' Allowances Scheme for the upcoming municipal year. Additionally, a call-in of an Executive decision regarding the future provision of libraries and community centres was scheduled for discussion.