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Local Government: Leicestershire

Asked by Dr Luke EvansConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 13 October 2025UIN 905834

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of local government reorganisation in Leicestershire on local service provision.

Answered by Alison McGovern

Local Government Reorganisation creates a huge opportunity to establish modern, responsive public services for citizens.


We have asked all councils to tell us how their proposals for unitarisation will improve service provision, and to ensure high standards are maintained during the transition

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