Agenda

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

Members will be asked to declare any interests they may have in the business to be discussed.

The minutes of the meetings of the Culture and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Commission held on the 3^rd and 27^th November 2025 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 Director of Finance submits a report setting out the City Mayor’s proposed Draft General Fund Revenue Budget for 2026/27.

The Director of Finance submits a report setting out the City Mayor’s proposed Draft Three Year Capital Programme 2026/27.

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submits a report providing an update on matters related to the council’s Bereavement Services.

The Chair submits a report providing members of the Committee with a proposed scope for the task group on Community Asset Transfer, and the opportunity to comment on the scope for the review, suggest issues to include and consider joining the group.

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submits a report which sets out the primary and secondary research that will inform the next five-year plan and outlines how Active Leicester will continue to respond effectively to both commercial pressures and wider social challenges.

The Director of Tourism Culture and Economy submits a report updating on the operational and financial progress at De Montfort Hall and the Haymarket Theatre, which are being managed as an integrated service.

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