Councillor Melissa March

Planning and Development Control Committee - Wednesday, 23 July 2025 5:30 pm

The Planning and Development Control Committee met to discuss four planning applications, including proposals for residential care homes and a change of use for student accommodation. Councillors approved plans for an extension to a house on Mendip Avenue, but refused permission for a change of use to a children's care home on Ashton Green Road. Two applications for children's care homes on Helena Crescent and York Street were approved, subject to conditions.

Knighton Community Meeting - Thursday, 10 July 2025 6:00 pm

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.

Overview Select Committee - Wednesday, 9 July 2025 5:30 pm

The Overview Select Committee (OSC) convened to discuss a range of topics, including customer service performance, revenue and benefits, budget monitoring, and treasury management. The committee reviewed reports, noted recommendations, and planned future discussions on key issues.

Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday, 8 July 2025 5:30 pm

The Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission met to discuss public health and NHS integration in Leicester, with a focus on NHS transformation, oral health, same-day access to services, and community engagement. Councillors noted the NHS is required to make significant savings, and heard that oral health is poor in the city. They also discussed plans to improve access to services and engage with the community.

Council - Thursday, 3 July 2025 6:00 pm

The Leicester City Council meeting on 3 July 2025 was scheduled to address contract procedure rules and the Governance and Audit Committee's annual report. The meeting was also scheduled to cover declarations of interest, petitions, questions from the public and councillors, and any urgent business.