Agenda

To issue a welcome to those present, and to confirm if there are any apologies for absence.

Members are asked to declare any interests they may have in the business to be discussed on the agenda.

The minutes of the meeting of the Economic Development, Transport and Climate Emergency Scrutiny Commission held on Wednesday 28^th August 2024 have been circulated, and Members will be asked to confirm them as a correct record.

The Chair is invited to make any announcements as they see fit. 

Any questions, representations and statements of case submitted in accordance with the Council’s procedures will be reported.

Any petitions received in accordance with Council procedures will be reported.

The Chair of the Economic Development, Transport and Climate Emergency Scrutiny Committee will provide a verbal update on the Executive response to the 20 MPH Scrutiny review report.

The Director of Tourism, Culture & Inward Investment will present a report providing members of the commission with details of the proposed option for the redevelopment of Leicester market, the rationale behind the proposal and to invite members to comment as part of a consultation period that runs until December 9^th 2024. After the consultation period has ended a final decision will be confirmed.

The Director of Planning, Development and Transport submits a report for the commission to consider issues and opportunities facing the city centre area, both now and over the coming years and contribute their thoughts and ideas to inform the development of a ‘Heart of Leicester’ Plan.

A presentation will be given at the meeting to lead discussion.

The Chair will provide an update on the Scrutiny Commission’s ongoing scrutiny review of 24 Hour Bus Lanes.

Members of the Commission will be asked to consider the work programme and make suggestions for additional items as it considers necessary.