Leaders from all 10 districts, city and county councils met today (Thursday) to discuss proposals to reorganise local government across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Deborah Taylor, acting leader of Leicestershire County Council, invited leads to get together to talk about their ideas transparently and openly.
Speaking after the meeting, Deborah Taylor said:
This afternoon’s meeting was constructive in that it confirmed agreement to seeking devolution across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
In the first place however, local government reorganisation is needed and there are differing views as to a unitary structure. It’s therefore expected that there will be three interim plans – one from the city, one from the county council and one from the districts and Rutland, to be submitted by 21 March.
There was agreement to meet again after the county council elections and to discuss the final proposals due in November, which will need to take into account the Government feedback on the interim proposals.
Person:Deborah Taylor, acting leader of Leicestershire County Council