Leicester Region Demands Its Mayor | Leicester News

Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland are pushing hard for a regional mayor — and the momentum is building fast. A new campaign group, Devolution Leicestershire, is rallying business, education, and industry leaders, backed by the mayor of Leicester and even the new prime minister, who wants to devolve power to the East Midlands. The core message? Without a mayor, the region misses out on vital funding for transport, housing, and skills — while neighboring areas thrive with devolved authority. With the East Midlands Combined County Authority already in place nearby, the call is growing louder for a unified voice to level the playing field and unlock the region’s potential. The time to act is now. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e2db700cfd06f719