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.

The minutes of the meeting of the Overview Select Committee held on  8^th July 2026 and the Overview Select Committee Briefing on 17^th August 2026 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. 

To note progress on actions agreed at the previous meeting and not reported elsewhere on the agenda (if any).

The Monitoring Officer to report on the receipt of any questions, representations and statements of case submitted in accordance with the Council’s procedures.

The Monitoring Officer to report on any petitions received.

The Monitoring Officer submits a report that updates Members on the monitoring of outstanding petitions. The Committee is asked to note the current outstanding petitions and agree to remove those petitions marked ‘Petitions Process Complete’ from the report.

The City Mayor will answer questions raised by members of the Overview Select Committee on issues not covered elsewhere on the agenda.

The Director of Children’s Social Work and Early Help submits a report from the Leicester Young People’s Council (YPC) providing an overview of the views and priorities identified by children and young people across the city. The report updates Members on the work being undertaken by the YPC and its engagement with young people.

The Director of Finance submits a report providing an overview of the delivery and outcomes of the Household Support Fund (HSF) from its introduction in October 2021 to its conclusion in March 2026. The report highlights the support provided to Leicester households during the cost of living crisis, key achievements and outcomes delivered through the scheme, lessons learned from its operation, and the transition to the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF).

The Director of Corporate Services submits a report to the Commission presenting the findings of the 2026 Healthy Workplace Survey. The report provides an overview of employee engagement, wellbeing and workplace experiences, identifies key themes from employee feedback, and informs future workforce action planning.

The Director of Finance submits a report providing an overview of the Council’s revenue budget position for 2026/27 as at Period 3 (April to June). The report updates Members on the latest forecast outturn position, key budget variances and the financial pressures and savings identified across Council services.

The Director of Finance submits a report providing an overview of the Council’s capital programme position for 2026/27 as at Period 3 (April to June). The report updates Members on expenditure to date, progress in the delivery of capital projects and work programmes, and any significant issues affecting the programme.

The current work programme for the Committee is attached.  The Committee is asked to consider this and make comments and/or amendments as it considers necessary.