29/10/2026
📍Government Reopens Decision on Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Reorganisation
🗓 Today, Local Government Minister Jim McMahon announced that the Government has withdrawn its previous decision on Local Government Reorganisation for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and will now reconsider ALL proposals before making a final decision.
‼️This means that the plans previously announced in July, including the proposed expansion of Leicester City and the creation of new unitary councils, are no longer Government policy and are back under review.
🔴 The Minister confirmed that ALL options remain on the table and that no assumptions should be made about the final outcome.
🔵 For residents, this means there remains uncertainty over how local councils in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland may be organised in the future. The Government has said it expects to provide further updates before Christmas, with final decisions anticipated next year, by February/March 2027.
🔴 We will continue to keep residents informed as further details emerge and will continue to strongly support our proposals for NO city expansion.
🔵 We will continue to advocate for an outcome that delivers strong local representation, protects community identity and provides the best value for taxpayers.
