The North West Leicestershire District Council convened on Thursday, 11 June 2026. The meeting's agenda included the proposed Local Plan, annual reports from the Audit and Governance Committee and the Member Code of Conduct, and standard agenda items.

Proposed North West Leicestershire Local Plan (Regulation 19)

A substantial portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Proposed North West Leicestershire Local Plan, presented for consultation under Regulation 19. This plan outlines the council's strategy for housing and economic development. The report pack detailed the evidence base informing the plan. The agenda included recommendations for a minimum six-week public consultation on the draft plan and delegated authority to submit the plan for examination by the Secretary of State. The plan's structure and key policy changes were outlined, covering areas such as housing strategy, economic development, town and local centres, infrastructure, and environmental considerations. The report also detailed the consultation, submission, and examination process, alongside a risk assessment for not progressing the plan and financial considerations for the examination.

Audit and Governance Committee Annual Report

The Audit and Governance Committee presented its annual report for the 2025/26 financial year. This report summarised the committee's work in overseeing the council's governance framework, risk management, internal control, and financial reporting. Key activities included reviewing internal and external audit findings, approving audit plans, monitoring risk registers, and considering the Annual Governance Statement and Statements of Accounts. The report highlighted the committee's role in providing assurance over the council's governance, risk management, and internal control arrangements, and noted training undertaken by members.

Member Code of Conduct Annual Report

An annual report on Member Conduct for 2025/26 was also presented, detailing the work undertaken by the Audit and Governance Committee in relation to upholding standards of conduct among councillors. The report outlined the procedures for handling complaints made under the Code of Conduct, including the roles of the Monitoring Officer, Assessment Sub-Committee, and Determination Sub-Committee. It summarised the number and nature of complaints received and their status, noting that three complaints were referred to the Assessment Sub-Committee and one to the Determination Sub-Committee during the reporting period. The report also covered the register of members' interests and the provision of advice and training on the Code of Conduct.

The meeting also included standard agenda items such as prayers, apologies for absence, declarations of interest, Chairman's and Leader's announcements, and a question and answer session for both the public and councillors. Motions and petitions were scheduled for consideration.