Agenda item

Report of the Interim Head of Legal and Support Services

Councillor N Rushton, the Infrastructure Portfolio Holder, presented the report as detailed in the additional papers and moved the recommendations.  It was seconded by Councillor A Woodman.

During discussion, Members acknowledged the significant work undertaken to date and the level of consultation responses received. Comments were made in respect of the options for parish and town council arrangements within the Coalville area, including considerations around the viability of smaller parish councils, the potential for fragmentation, and the importance of local identity and accountability.

Concerns were also raised regarding the financial implications of the proposals, including precept levels, special expenses, and the need for clear financial information and options appraisal to be provided as part of the consultation to ensure residents were fully informed.  Officers confirmed that work was underway with to provide clearer financial information for the consultation.

RESOLVED THAT:

1)  That the proposals as set out in section 3 of the report be adopted by the Council as draft recommendations for the purposes of the Community Governance Review.

2)  The draft recommendations be published for consultation purposes from 1 July to 13 September 2026 inclusive.

3)  The results of the consultation be reported to Full Council on 16 November 2026.