Leicester leaders push for major expansion amid local government shake-up

Leicester leaders push for major expansion amid local government shake-up

LEICESTER leaders have named the areas they want to be incorporated into the city amid a shake-up of local government structures. The massive expansion plan would see a number of towns and villages at the city’s edges brought inside Leicester’s boundary. Leicester City Council is looking to take part of Blaby and Harborough districts, and part of Oadby and Wigston and Charnwood boroughs. Among the communities being eyed up are Glenfield, Oadby, …

Greater Essex councils submit interim plan for local government reorganisation - Epping Forest District Council

An initial plan setting out how Greater Essex councils could best respond to the challenge from government and achieve more for residents and businesses, has been shared with the Government. Interim plan The 15 councils and the office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, developed the joint, interim plan for local government reorganisation in Greater Essex. Read the Local Government Reorganisation in Greater Essex interim plan 21 March 2…

Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution - VAST | Professional services for voluntary and community groups

Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution A message from Councillor Jane Ashworth, Leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council: The Staffordshire Leaders’ Board has recently submitted an interim plan on local government reorganisation and devolution, in line with the Government’s request. As you will know, the government is planning to reshape the way our councils are organised. This […]