Leicester Conservatives

29/10/2026

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutlland is getting a mayor.

Labour announced it in yesterday's Budget, but there'll be no local vote on whether we want one.

A new mayor could add an extra charge to your council tax and take big decisions about our area. You deserve a say.

Tell us what you think in our quick 2-minute survey 👇
https://form.conservatives.com/mayors

28/10/2026

Today’s announcement opens up a big political choice for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

A mayoralty could give our area a stronger voice and greater control over transport, skills and investment. The question is who can turn that opportunity into better jobs, stronger businesses and real economic growth.

We cannot afford more of Leicester Labour’s economic doom loop. Nor will Reform deliver the serious leadership our area needs.

There is an opportunity for Conservatives to offer something better: ambition for our economy, respect for taxpayers and practical leadership that delivers.

The deal still needs proper scrutiny. We need to know what powers, how much funding, what strings are attached and what the new authority will cost.

But we should be ambitious for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland—and ready to make the case for a better future.

24/10/2026

It was great to meet with the MoneyWellness team in Parliament ahead of the upcoming Budget.

The cost of living is still the single biggest issue I hear about from families across Leicester East. And looking through the latest data for our area, it is clear that the financial pressure on local households is very real.

Services offering free, impartial debt advice and help to maximise household income are a lifeline across our communities, so I am very grateful to Money Wellness for all the work they do to support people through tough times.

If you or someone you know in Leicester East is worried about money, please don't suffer in silence. Free, confidential advice is out there, and my office is always here to help put you in touch with the right support.

19/10/2026

The city of Leicester is ranked as one of the hardest places to grow up in England.

Services for children are in a "state of emergency" and young people are facing extreme and unfair inequality, a new report says.

While the city of Leicester is ranked as one of the hardest places to grow up in England, the county of Leicestershire is one of the "least challenging places to be a child".

Children's Commissioner for England Dame Rachel de Souza has analysed a hundred different metrics including health and social care, education, safety and play, concluding that a "postcode lottery" has resulted in a "litany of failures" affecting children.

Full story: https://bbc.in/3U12lQr

01/10/2026

Over the past 24 hours, virtually all Conservative Councillors from across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland have joined thousands of Conservative Cllrs acrosss England in signing the letter to the Prime Minister to revoke the National Scheme of delegation for local planning decisions.

27/09/2026

27/09/2026

Yet more cuts to community services by the Labour run City Council.

Residents said the closure of the 51-year-old New Parks site would be a 'great shame' for many users and groups in the area

26/09/2026

01/08/2026

🧹 Cleaner streets are one of the clearest priorities emerging from the Leicester Listens Survey.

Residents are telling us about litter, fly-tipping, weeds, overflowing bins and public spaces that are not being maintained consistently.

Several people have also made an important point: keeping Leicester clean requires proper council services, stronger enforcement and greater responsibility from everyone who uses our streets and parks.

These are early findings but the message so far is difficult to miss.

Residents want the basics done properly. Have your say - link in the comments.

30/07/2026

⏳ Residents across Leicester are already taking part in Leicester's Future Survey.

If you haven't completed it yet, now's the time.

It takes around five minutes and will help shape the priorities we'll campaign on ahead of the 2027 local elections.

📋 Complete the survey today: link in the comments