Have your say now on the future of local councils in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
The Government has asked councils in the area to develop plans to create new authorities as part of its devolution agenda.
We’re working with all the district and borough councils in Leicestershire and Rutland County Council on a North, City, South plan to create three equally-sized unitary councils for the area.
We believe this plan has people and places at its heart and maintains the closest possible contact with communities, whilst doing what the Government requires.
We’re now looking for your views
Read more about the North, City South, proposal and share your feedback: https://www.northcitysouth.co.uk/
You can also visit our Customer Centre in Coalville to pick up a paper copy of the survey.
The North, City, South plan outlines:
North Leicestershire and Rutland
The areas currently served by Charnwood, North West Leicestershire and Melton district and borough councils, and Rutland County Council, would be served by one unitary authority
South Leicestershire
The areas currently served by Blaby, Harborough, Hinckley and Bosworth, and Oadby and Wigston district and borough councils would be served by another unitary authority
Leicester City would continue to be a unitary authority
The North, City, South group will:
Keep councils connected and accountable to local communities
Simplify services for residents, businesses, and partners
Protect and support the vulnerable and focus on prevention
Deliver devolution and economic growth
Boost efficiency, saving nearly £43 million a year.
Other proposals
Leicestershire County Council and Leicester City Council have also submitted interim plans to the Government proposing alternative future council structures.
Read about the alternative proposals for our area: https://www.northcitysouth.co.uk/other-proposals