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Leicester Region Demands Its Mayor | Leicester News
Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland are pushing hard for a regional mayor — and the momentum is building fast. A new campaign group, Devolution Leicestershire, is rallying business, education, and industry leaders, backed by the mayor of Leicester and even the new prime minister, who wants to devolve power to the East Midlands. The core message? Without a mayor, the region misses out on vital funding for transport, housing, and skills — while neighboring areas thrive with devolved authority. With the East Midlands Combined County Authority already in place nearby, the call is growing…
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