Leicester district councils challenge city expansion plans

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Sept, 22:20 · Archive

District councils have written to the Government seeking to block a local government reorganisation in Leicester.

County, borough and district councils in Leicestershire have sent a letter to the Government opposing a major shake-up of local government in the city. The councils are taking the first step towards a potential legal challenge to the plans.

How it is being reported

• Authorities in Leicestershire take first major step to fight against city expansion plansA letter has been sent to the Government from county, borough and district councilsLeicestershire Live · 22 Sept, 20:12
• Districts prepare legal challenge to city expansionDistrict councils want ministers to scrap a major shake-up of local government in Leicester.BBC Leicester · 22 Sept, 15:20

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