Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation

The Government has made devolution a priority and set out plans to create a network of large Strategic Authorities that will cover the whole of England.

These new authorities will be led by elected mayors and have responsibilities for strategic issues including transport, work and skills and growth.

As part of devolution requirements, the Government has also made it clear it wishes to see the end of two-tier working in Local Government. This will see the end of district and borough councils, county councils and small unitary councils. In their place will be new unitary councils.

Working together, Leicestershire's district and borough councils and Rutland County Council are looking at how they can make this a positive change for residents, businesses and communities.

This is about much more than a council. It's about making sure local government is big enough to succeed but small enough to connect with the people it serves.

This web page updates residents and stakeholders on the progress being made by the district councils and Rutland County Council, and seeks some initial views residents and stakeholders may wish to share. Much wider public engagement will follow in the coming year.

Further information can be obtained from the following link:

Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation - North West Leicestershire District Council