Sharif Chowdhury

Governance and Audit Committee Governance Services

Governance and Audit Committee - Monday, 26 January 2026 5:30 pm

The Governance and Audit Committee of Leicester City Council met on Monday 26 January 2026 to review procurement procedures, internal audit progress, and to consult on the upcoming internal audit work programme. Key decisions included noting the mid-year procurement update, which showed a significant reduction in waivers compared to the previous year, and noting the progress of the internal audit programme. The committee also began the consultation process for the 2026-27 internal audit work programme.

Culture and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Commission Governance Services

Culture and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Commission - Thursday, 22 January 2026 5:30 pm

The Culture and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Commission was scheduled to consider the council's draft budget for 2026/27 and the proposed three-year capital programme. Other key items included updates on Bereavement Services, the Leisure Centre Needs Assessment, and the operational and financial progress of De Montfort Hall and the Haymarket Theatre. The commission was also set to review the scoping document for a task group on Community Asset Transfer.

Planning and Development Control Committee Governance Services

Planning and Development Control Committee - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 5:30 pm

The Planning and Development Control Committee of Leicester City Council met on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, to consider a range of planning applications. The committee approved all six applications before them, which included proposals for a care home, a new garage, the conversion of office space to flats, an extension to student accommodation, listed building consent for that extension, and a householder extension.

Children, Young People and Education Scrutiny Commission Governance Services

Children, Young People and Education Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 5:30 pm

The Children, Young People and Education Scrutiny Commission of Leicester Council was scheduled to discuss the draft revenue budget for 2026/27 and the draft three-year capital programme. Other key items included an update on SEND transport, the Leicester Safeguarding Children Partnership's yearly report, and the Fostering Service's annual report.

Planning and Development Control Committee Governance Services

Planning and Development Control Committee - Wednesday, 10 December 2025 5:30 pm