1. Parish Liaison Meeting – 30 Octo2013 Welcome John Richardson Head of Community Services www.nwleics.gov.uk

2. Facing the Financial Challenge – Working with Parish and Town Councils John Richardson Head of Community Services www.nwleics.gov.uk

3. David Hughes Head of Regeneration and Planning www.nwleics.gov.uk

4. 17 July 2013 HS2 Phase 2 Public Consultation Announced by Sec. Of State North West Leicestershire Events 27 November 2013 HS2 Information Event at Measham Leisure Centre (12noon to 8pm) 5 December 2013 HS2 Information Event, Ashby de la Zouch – Hood Park Leisure Centre (12noon to 8pm) 18 October 2013 start of the information events – 36 days of events in 29 locations

5. www.nwleics.gov.uk 31 January 2014 the last day of consultation, closes 1700hrs End of 2014 The government announces a final decision on the proposed route, station and depot options by end of 2014 January 2014 NWLDC – report to Cabinet (14 Jan 2014) and Full Council (21 Jan 2014) with DCs consultation response

6. www.nwleics.gov.uk Core Strategy Update Ian Nelson Planning Policy and Business Focus Team Manager

7. David Hughes Head of Regeneration and Planning www.nwleics.gov.uk Training for Parish Council on Planning and Licensing Issues – A way forward