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Have your say on future of local government in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Communities are encouraged to have their say in a Government consultation on the future of local government in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
The Government is seeking views on three different proposals...
Eight councils submit bold vision for local government structure
Eight Leicestershire and Rutland councils have worked together to submit a bold vision to Government for future council structures.
All seven Leicestershire district and borough councils and Rutland County...
Delivering devolution and growth key to a council reorganisation plan published today
A draft plan to reorganise councils, accelerate devolution and unlock economic growth across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has been published today.
The North, City, South plan sets out a vision...
North, City, South council leaders cannot support city boundary expansion in draft reorganisation plan
Council Leaders driving a bold plan for new council structures in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland say they will be recommending that the Leicester city boundary should not be changed when councils...
Leaders reaffirm commitment to Local Government plan that has residents and communities at its heart
The following statement was issued in response to Leicester Mercury article of 4 July, 2025
A well-balanced and resident-focussed approach to Local Government Reorganisation continues to be the cornerstone...
Deadline to have a say on future of councils
Time is running out to have a say on the future of local councils in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
An engagement exercise is running until 20 July 2025 to gather views on proposals to reduce the...
Have your say now on the future of local councils in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Residents, businesses and organisations are being urged to have a say on the future of local councils in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
An engagement exercise has been launched to gather views on...
Bold vision for future of local council structures submitted to Government
A bold vision which puts people and places at the heart of future council structures in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has been submitted to Government. (Friday 21 March 2025)
