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Summary
The Knighton Community Meeting was scheduled to take place on Thursday 10 July 2025 at the 9th Leicester Scout Group. The meeting was scheduled to include updates from ward councillors, the police, and the city warden, as well as a discussion of the ward community budget. The meeting was also scheduled to include a discussion of domestic abuse services and highways.
Ward Community Budget
The meeting was scheduled to include a discussion of the ward community budget. Ward community budgets are funds that are allocated to each ward within Leicester City Council, for spending on local priorities.1
Updates and Feedback
The meeting was scheduled to include feedback from the ward councillors, Councillor Melissa March, Councillor Dr Lynn Moore, and Councillor Geoff Whittle, Assistant City Mayor - Environment and Transport. It was also scheduled to include updates from Leicestershire Police and the City Warden.
Domestic Abuse Service Update
The agenda for the meeting included a Domestic Abuse Service Update. Domestic abuse is defined as any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are, or have been, intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality. It can include psychological, physical, sexual, financial and emotional abuse.
Highways Update
The meeting was scheduled to include a highways update. Highways are the main roads and streets in the city, and Leicester City Council is responsible for maintaining them.
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Ward community budgets are intended to allow local councillors to respond to local needs and priorities. They can be used to fund a wide range of projects, such as improving parks and green spaces, supporting community events, and providing grants to local organisations. ↩
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