Councillor Vi Dempster

Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday, 24 March 2026 - 5:30 pm

The Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission met on Tuesday 24 March 2026 to discuss health protection, public health research, and mental health and suicide prevention. Key decisions included noting the strategic direction for building local research capacity, endorsing community partnerships in research, and agreeing to write to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to request increased funding for vaccination programmes in the city.

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

The Culture and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Commission was scheduled to discuss operational changes within the Museums Service, progress on selective licensing schemes across the city, and the development of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for outer city areas. Additionally, the commission was set to review the details of the government's long-term Pride in Place Programme (PiPP).

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 5 March 2026 9:30 am

The Leicester City Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to discuss a range of public health initiatives and service updates. Key topics included a three-year action plan for children and young people's engagement, updates on adult mental health services, and the progress of the Changing Futures programme for individuals facing multiple disadvantages. The board was also set to review the performance of the CURE smoking cessation service and receive updates on neighbourhood working and the Integrated Care Board's (ICB) reorganisation.

Council - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 6:00 pm

The Leicester City Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 25 February 2026, was set to discuss the council's financial plans for the upcoming year, including the Housing Revenue Account budget, the overall capital programme, and the general revenue budget. Key decisions were scheduled regarding rent and service charge increases, significant capital investments across various city services, and the council tax for 2026/27.

Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 5:30 pm

The Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission met on Tuesday 27 January 2026 to discuss the draft General Fund Revenue Budget for 2026/27, health protection initiatives, and progress on various public health strategies. Key decisions included the approval of the draft budget, which proposes a council tax increase of just under 5%, and noting the progress made on the Leicester City Drug & Alcohol Strategy Phase 3.