Leicestershire County Council leaders have said they will be pushing ahead with plans to simplify local governance structures. The comments come despite the “disappointing” news that ...

On Friday, Leicestershire County Council's cabinet passed the plan to support the conservation of water voles, which environmental groups say have declined by 97% nationally since 1950 ...

Proposals to create one super council to govern Leicestershire have this afternoon (Wednesday) been put on hold.

Councillor Deborah Taylor, acting leader of Leicestershire County Council, which also had its request rejected said: “Whilst it is disappointing to have our request refused, we are still ...

Engineers from Staffordshire County Council will be showcasing their plans for Branston Bridge in a local exhibition. The event will give people the opportunity to view plans and ask key questions.

“And essentially, we could even not only lose our county council, but lose our entire identity. We may not be Rutland anymore. We may be forced to join Leicestershire. And that's a red line.” She said ...