Part of Charnwood would be under an expanded City council, the rest would be run by a Unitary authority for Leicestershire and Rutland
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland: 10 councils being reorganised into 2 unitary authorities.

Friday, 17 July 2026 14:15
Part of Charnwood would be under an expanded City council, the rest would be run by a Unitary authority for Leicestershire and Rutland
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland: 10 councils being reorganised into 2 unitary authorities.

Tribute to man who died in Loughborough
The family of a man who was found dead in Loughborough earlier this month have paid tribute to him.
New ticket barriers planned at Nuneaton station
Nuneaton railway station is set to receive new ticket barriers as part of a £33 million Government programme aimed at tackling fare evasion and creating a fairer rail network.
Green flag status for local parks
Three open spaces in Charnwood have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag award which recognise the international standard of excellence for parks and green spaces.
Joint Statement from Conservative politicians on local government changes
Local Conservative MPs and Councillors have condemned the Government's decision to press ahead with plans to transfer significant parts of historic Leicestershire into Leicester City and force Rutland into a new authority against its wishes, describing the move as a bitter blow for communities across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Leicestershire County Council leader says they will "challenge" reorganisation plans
A decision to expand Leicester City has been branded ‘a disastrous day for democracy’ by Leicestershire County Council’s leader.
Charnwood Borough Council statement on devolution plans
Read the full statement from Charnwood Borough Council after the Government announced plans for it to become part of Leicester City.
A Loughborough Business man convicted with two others over PPE Fraud in US
Three fraudsters have been convicted following a National Crime Agency investigation into a multimillion-pound PPE fraud
Fire Crews Prevent Wildfire Spread in Normanton
Firefighters called to Normanton successfully contained a large hay bale fire from spreading at Elm Farm in Normanton

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