Councillor Sarah Russell

Special Meeting to Confer the title of Honorary Alderman, Council - Thursday, 15 May 2025 5:00 pm

Leicester City Council convened a special meeting on Thursday, May 15, 2025, to discuss the appointment of an Honorary Alderman. The agenda for the meeting indicated that councillors would consider a proposal to bestow the title upon former Councillor Vijay Riyait.

Special Council Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 30 April 2025 5:00 pm

Leicester City Council was scheduled to hold a special meeting on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, to discuss several pressing issues, including changes to council tax support, the future of community centres, libraries, and museums, and other urgent business. Two motions were put forward for consideration.

Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday, 29 April 2025 5:30 pm

The Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission met to discuss health protection, mental health referrals for children and young people, winter pressures on the Bradgate Mental Health Unit, and neighbourhood mental health cafes. Councillors expressed concerns about inequity in access to services, the impact of funding cuts, and the need for more detailed data and trend analysis. The commission agreed to add several items to the work programme, including a TB working group and a review of adult mental health services.

Children, Young People and Education Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday, 8 April 2025 5:30 pm

The Children, Young People and Education Scrutiny Commission met to discuss several key issues, including the High Needs Block funding deficit, family therapy services, and placement sufficiency for children looked after and care leavers. The commission reviewed the progress of the High Needs Management Recovery plan, noted the positive impact of family therapy programmes, and agreed on strategic priorities for placement sufficiency. Members also received an update on adventure playgrounds.

Council - Thursday, 20 March 2025 5:00 pm