LCC Launches Reorganisation Consultation

Leicestershire County Council has launched a consultation on its plan for local government re-organisation.

Its preferred option is a single unitary council for the county and Rutland – with no expansion of Leicester city – which analysis suggests could save around £40m a year.

Dan Harrison, leader of Leicestershire County Council, said: “This is the biggest shake up of local government in 50 years. It’s important and it’s complex and could unlock the greater prize of devolution, bringing more powers and funding for Leicestershire.

“We have no choice other than to make a final submission at the end of November – and we will do that.

“Based on the evidence gathered so far, the administration is proposing a single county unitary for Leicestershire and Rutland as its preferred option. We want to hear what people think.

“Given the Government’s invitation to the City Council to extend its boundaries, our proposal will identify the consequences for the county of an extended Leicester boundary.”

Residents and organisations have until the end of November to share their views HERE

Alternative plans for reorganisation have been put forward by Leicestershire’s district and borough councils and Leicester City Council.

All proposals need to be submitted to government for consideration by the end of next month.