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Leicester City Grows Its Boundaries | Leicester News
Leicester’s local government is about to get a major overhaul as dozens of towns and villages across Leicestershire and Rutland merge into a newly expanded Leicester City authority — a move aimed at slashing costs and simplifying administration, but sparking fierce local opposition and even legal threats. Under the plan, smaller district councils will vanish, replaced by one giant city council overseeing everything from schools to street cleaning. Shadow elections are set for May 2027, with full implementation by April 2028, affecting areas like Anstey, Birstall, Enderby, Oadby, and Wigston —…
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