Councillor Sharon Butcher
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
61 meetings · Page 1 of 13
Planning Committee - Thursday, 15th October, 2026 6.00 pm
The Melton Borough Council Planning Committee met on Thursday 15 October 2026. The committee discussed an application for the construction and operation of a 45-megawatt solar photovoltaic farm near Brentingby. During the meeting, Councillor Alan Thwaites proposed a deferral of the decision to allow for a redesign of the compound and solar panel placement to lessen their impact on the adjacent village. This motion was seconded by Councillor Elaine Holmes. The committee voted on this proposal, with three votes in favour, one against, and one abstention. Following this vote, the committee decided to defer the decision on the application. The summary notes that due to new delegation rules coming into effect at the end of October, it is likely the application will be decided by officers rather than the committee.
Council - Thursday, 24th September, 2026 6.30 pm
The Melton Borough Council meeting on Thursday 24 September 2026 addressed several key areas, including accessibility, economic revitalization, historical commemoration, place development, internal audit services, planning delegation, and committee appointments.
Licensing Committee (Alcohol and Gambling) - Tuesday, 15 September 2026 - 6.45 pm
The Licensing Committee (Alcohol and Gambling) of Melton Borough Council met on Tuesday 15 September 2026 to review the licensing performance report for the 2025-2026 financial year. The committee noted the information presented in the report, which detailed the work of the licensing team in processing various licences and registrations, as well as enforcement activities.
Licensing Committee (Taxi and General) - Tuesday, 15 September 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Licensing Committee of Melton Borough Council met on Tuesday 15 September 2026 to review the performance of the licensing team and confirm the minutes of a previous meeting. The committee noted the performance report for the 2025-2026 financial year, which detailed the work undertaken across various licensing areas, including taxis, animal welfare, and invasive beauty treatments. The minutes from the 4 September 2025 meeting were confirmed with a minor amendment.
Decisions from Meetings
103 decisions · Page 1 of 21
Building Control Delegation Agreement
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 4.30 pm - April 15, 2026
The Cabinet of Melton Council decided to approve the delegation of the Council's statutory Building Control Service to the Leicestershire Building Control Partnership on 15 April 2026. They also authorised the Director for Place and Prosperity to sign the Letter of Comfort to continue the existing Delegation Agreement.
Recommendations Approved
Leicester & Leicestershire Statements of Common Ground
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 4.30 pm - April 15, 2026
The Cabinet of Melton Council approved two Statements of Common Ground relating to Housing Distribution and Strategic Warehousing Need on 15 April 2026. The Cabinet delegated authority to the Director for Place and Prosperity to sign these statements on behalf of the Council.
Recommendations Approved
Asset Disposal
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 4.30 pm - April 15, 2026
Melton Council Cabinet approved recommendations on 15/04/2026. This was a key decision.
Recommendations Approved
Matters referred from Scrutiny Committee in accordance with Scrutiny Procedure Rules
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 4.30 pm - April 15, 2026
Melton Cabinet approved recommendations from the Scrutiny Committee on 15/04/2026. The Cabinet agreed to have regard for the Scrutiny Committee’s feedback on the Cyber Security Strategy Update and the Inward Investment Strategy.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Performance, Risk and Feedback Report 2025/26, Quarter 3
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 4.30 pm - March 11, 2026
The Cabinet decided to note the contents of the Corporate Performance, Risk and Feedback Report for Quarter 3 2025/26 and approved the refreshed Performance and Risk Management Framework. This decision was made on 11 March 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 61
- Average per month
- 1.7
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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