A localised approach to devolution and local government reorganisation

Local government in Leicestershire is changing

Please find attached a letter from Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council on Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation.

This web link provides further detail www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/devolution

There is a link within the letter to an online survey. We are seeking responses by 14th March 2025.

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.

We don't believe that local government is broken, but if it must change, we have a preferred approach.

Working together, Leicestershire's district and borough councils and Rutland County Council are looking at how they can make local government reorganisation 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.

Please click on the link below to read more.