The North West Leicestershire District Council will convene on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, to discuss a range of important matters, including the appointment of key leadership roles and the review of the council's operational framework. The meeting's agenda also features discussions on housing distribution strategies and the council's schedule of meetings for the upcoming year.

Appointment of Council Leadership

The council is scheduled to address the appointment of its Chair and Deputy Chair for the ensuing municipal year. Additionally, the appointment of the Leader of the Council for the upcoming year is on the agenda. Following these appointments, there will be an opportunity for announcements from the Leader and Portfolio Holders.

Housing Distribution and Strategic Planning

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to discussing housing distribution strategies across Leicester and Leicestershire. The council will consider the Leicester and Leicestershire Authorities Statement of Common Ground - Housing Distribution Under the New Standard Method, which outlines proposed housing requirements for North West Leicestershire. This document, available as the Public reports pack 12th-May-2026 18.30 Council, suggests an annual housing requirement of 690 dwellings per annum for North West Leicestershire between 2024 and 2042, a slight increase from the previously planned figure.

Furthermore, the council will review the Leicester and Leicestershire Authorities Statement of Common Ground - Strategic Distribution, which addresses the need for strategic warehousing. This statement, also detailed in the Public reports pack 12th-May-2026 18.30 Council, proposes an apportionment of strategic warehousing floorspace for North West Leicestershire, amounting to 1,091,127 sqm for the period 2024-2042.

Council Operations and Governance

The meeting will also cover the appointment of representatives to various outside bodies, ensuring the council's continued engagement with external organisations. The proposed schedule of meetings for 2026-2027 will be presented for approval, outlining the planned dates for council and committee meetings.

Additionally, the council is set to review and agree the Scheme of Delegation, a crucial document that outlines the powers delegated to officers to ensure the efficient operation of the council. The report on the Scheme of Delegation is available within the Public reports pack 12th-May-2026 18.30 Council.

Finally, the council will receive a report on urgent decisions taken by the Cabinet, providing transparency on any matters that required immediate attention and action outside of the standard meeting schedule.