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Leicestershire’s Local Government Fight | Leicester News
Leicestershire’s local government is on the brink of a major shake-up as officials race to decide by month’s end whether to scrap the two-tier system and replace it with giant mega-councils. While county leaders favor a sprawling “donut” authority around Leicester and the mayor wants the city to expand, residents like 74-year-old Dr. John Peirson are rallying against what he calls a “land grab” that threatens small councils and local democracy. Faced with legal hurdles—including a Public Spaces Protection Order that’s stifling protest efforts—he’s pushing back with petitions and public…
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