Leicester’s Big Council Change | Leicester News

Leicestershire is set for a major government overhaul, replacing multiple small councils with two new, larger ones — one for Leicester city and another for the rest of the county, including Rutland. Starting this October, current council reps will form joint committees to plan the massive transition of services, staff, and resources. On May 6, 2027, voters will elect representatives for two “shadow authorities” who’ll spend nearly a year preparing before taking over. The official handover happens on April 1, 2028 — “vesting day” — when the new unitary councils fully take control and the old ones dissolve. Officials warn the process is complex, overwhelming, and lacks a clear roadmap, but supporters believe long-term savings will justify the upfront costs. 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/bdb64b0fec4bb3d2