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Local Government: Leicestershire

Asked by Mr Peter BedfordConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 18 February 2025UIN 30433

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions her Department has had with Leicestershire County Council on (a) local government reorganisation and (b) devolution.

Answered by Jim McMahon

Following the publication of the English Devolution White Paper on 16 December, Ministers and officials have engaged extensively with Local Authorities across England, including Leicestershire County Council, on what these ambitious agendas means for local areas. I met with the Leaders of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland on 9 January to further understand local positions on devolution and local government reorganisation.

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