Issue details

Local Government Reorganisation – Government Consultation on Proposals for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland

That the Consultation response as detailed in the report is agreed and formally submitted to MHCLG as Cabinet’s formal response to the Consultation.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects individuals or organisations in more than one Ward;

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/02/2026

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Decision due: 23 February 2026 by Cabinet Executive

Lead member: Councillor Ben Taylor, Leader of the Council (and Cabinet Executive) cllr.ben.taylor@blaby.gov.uk

Lead director: Chief Executive

Department: Chief Executive's

Contact: Julia Smith, Chief Executive Email: julia.smith@blaby.gov.uk.

Date Report and Background Papers will be available: 20 February 2026

Background Papers: None

Decision to be taken in Public or Private Session?: Public