Council Leader Urges Government to Block Leicester Expansion
Written by HFM News on 3rd June 2026
Harborough District Council leader Simon Whelband is urging the government to block any expansion of Leicester into the district.
He has written to housing minister Matthew Pennycook calling for him to reject any local government reorganisation proposals that would see parts of Harborough, including Great Glen, absorbed into the city.
Map showing the proposed expansion and inset, with council leader Simon Whelband.
More than 12,000 people have signed a petition opposing any expansion into neighbouring areas, which has been handed to government.
The government is currently considering a number of reorganisation plans for Leicestershire and Rutland.
Cllr Whelband spoke to HFM:
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