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Leicester’s Big Council Change | Leicester News
Leicestershire is set for a major government overhaul, replacing multiple small councils with two new, larger ones — one for Leicester city and another for the rest of the county, including Rutland. Starting this October, current council reps will form joint committees to plan the massive transition of services, staff, and resources. On May 6, 2027, voters will elect representatives for two “shadow authorities” who’ll spend nearly a year preparing before taking over. The official handover happens on April 1, 2028 — “vesting day” — when the new unitary councils fully take control and the old…
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