No disclosures were received.

To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 8 December 2020 (enclosed).

The minutes of the meeting held on 8^th December 2020, as circulated, were approved as a correct record.

The Chairman made announcements in respect of the following:

-       Thanks were expressed to officers for supporting small businesses.

-       The Chairman expressed importance to follow guidance to Stay Home, Save Lives and Protect the NHS.

(to follow)

Cllr. Terry Richardson, Leader of the Council, presented his Statement in respect of the following:

·         Community Hub

·         Befriending Service

·         Love Blaby Lottery Helping Community Groups

·         Web Accessibility

·         Waterways Improvements In the District

·         Test and Trace Support Payment

·         Supporting Local Businesses

·         COVID Winter Support Grant Scheme

·         Leisure Centre Update

Cllr. Alex DeWinter entered the meeting during this item.

To consider the report of the Senior Democratic Services Officer (enclosed). 

Considered - Report of the Senior Democratic Services Officer.

Members will receive a presentation from the Local Government Boundary Commission. 

The Chief Executive welcomed Richard Otterway, Peter Maddison and Paul Kingsley from the Local Government Boundary Commission to the meeting.

The Chairman thanked the Local Government Boundary Commission for their presentation and attending the meeting.

Cllr. Roy Denney entered the meeting during this item.

Requests received by the Protocol deadline to be reported by the Corporate  Services Group Manager with details of the Agenda Item to which they relate. (Such persons entitled to use the Protocol attend for the purpose of making representations, answering questions or giving evidence relating to the business of the meeting and the time allocated to each person is a maximum of three minutes unless extended at the discretion of the Chairman).

Any Members wishing to submit questions must do so to the Corporate Services Group Manager no later than 5 working days before the meeting.

The Corporate Services Group Manager will report if any questions have been submitted.

No questions were received.

To consider the report of the Chief Executive (enclosed)

Considered - report of the Chief Executive, presented by Cllr. Terry Richardson, Leader of the Council.

To consider the report of the Planning and Economic Development Group Manager (enclosed)

Considered - report of the Planning & Economic Development Group Manager, presented by Cllr. Ben Taylor, Planning, Housing Strategy, Economic Development Portfolio Holder.

To consider the report of the Member Development Steering Group (enclosed).

Considered – the report of the Senior Democratic Service’s Officer, presented by Cllr. David Findlay, Chairman of the Member Development Steering Group.