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Leicester Residents Reject City Expansion | Leicester News
Eighty-seven percent of residents reject Leicester’s city boundary expansion, which would erase all current Leicestershire councils by 2028, sparking fury from local politicians who call it a “slap in the face.” Instead, 70% back the North, City, South proposal — favored by seven councils — while only 35% support the government’s two-unitary-council plan, which drew 54% opposition. Despite public outcry over lost local identity and ignored voices, the former housing secretary insists the new structure will decentralize power and boost long-term growth — but the disconnect between public…
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