September 2025 - Our Month in Review
A relatively quiet August for most district Councillors with no committee meetings, apart from Cabinet meetings with members of Blaby District Council management and Executive. However, for Cllr Ben Taylor the work has been full on, continuing with his leadership duties. For Cllr Mike Shirley it was an opportunity to undergo planned spinal surgery to relieve an ongoing problem of blackouts. You may have heard that Mike fainted during Sapcote Parish Council meeting at the beginning of July, cutting his head open and spending nine hours in A&E at LRFI. Sorry Sapcote for totally ruining your meeting. Mike is now slowly recovering but still attending meetings when necessary.
Councillor Activities
Moving forward, the following plan shows a full timetable for September where Ben and Mike will attend committee meetings, cabinet meetings, local functions and meetings with residents.
· Cabinet Executive meeting – 1st
· Local Plan Development Group – 2nd
· Veteran coffee morning – 3rd
· Council Agenda Review – 3rd
· Cabinet Meeting – 3rd
· Whetstone Pastures Garden Development Presentation – 3rd
· Planning Committee observation – 4th
· Sapcote Parish Council – 4th
· Portfolio Meeting with Planning manager – 5th
· Veterans Armed Forces visit to National Arboretum – 8th
· Cabinet meeting – 10th
· Planning Obligations (S106) meeting – 11th
· Sharnford Parish Council – 11th
· Lubbesthorpe Health Centre opening ceremony – 12th
· District Council meeting – 16th
· Cabinet Meeting – 17th
· Chairman at Home event – 19th
· Sharnford ‘Bacon Buttie’ – 20th
· Planning meeting with Executive Director (Place) – 22nd
· Supporting Better Mental Health – 24th
· Portfolio Meeting with Planning manager – 25th
· Local Plan Development Group – 30th
News Release
Exciting community facilities open at New Lubbesthorpe
District Councillor Surgery
Please make a note in your diary that Ben and Mike will be holding a Councillor Surgery on Saturday 18th October at Elmesthorpe Villag Hall, Wilkinson Lane, Elmesthorpe. Further details in next month’s report.
Major Blaby District Planning Applications
The Planning Committee has been actively reviewing these applications as part of the district’s ongoing development initiatives. Particular attention is being given to the impact of these projects on local infrastructure, green spaces, and community amenities, ensuring that future growth aligns with sustainable and inclusive planning principles. Upcoming meetings will further address the concerns raised during public consultations with an emphasis on balancing housing needs and preserving the unique character of each area.
24/0760/OUT – Land off Sycamore Way, Littlethorpe
Outline application for erection of up to 14 dwellings.
Application deferred by Planning Committee on 3rd July 2025
Application to be further considered by Planning Committee on 4th September 2025
24/0398/FUL – Land to South of Ratcliffe Road, Huncote.
Residential development of 154 homes
Application to be considered by Planning Committee on 4th September 2025
24/0734/FUL – Soars Lodge Farm, Foston
Construction of Solar Farm
Application to be considered by Planning Committee on 4th September 2025
Minor Planning Applications in Fosse Highcross
25/0673/HH – Haydn Holme, Station Road, Elmesthorpe.
Proposed 2 storey extension to rear of detached house
25/0664/FUL – 3 Station Road, Elmesthorpe.
Formation of new vehicular access, installation of gates.
25/0526/FUL – Cottage Farm, Coventry Road, Wigston Parva
Erection of 2 storey stables with office space on first floor.
Planning Appeals in Fosse Highcross
25/0755/HH – 12 Buckinghams Way, Sharnford
Appeal to Secretary of State against Council’s decision to refuse planning permission for new pitched roof and dormer extension to existing annexe.
24/0834/OUT – Land north of Leicester Road, Sharnford
Appeal to Secretary of State against Council’s decision to refuse planning permission for erection of up to 98 dwellings.
