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Proposed Leicester City Council Boundary Expansion

P003239 - 14 September 2026

Presentations: 1
Presenters: 1
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Local Government

At a Glance

This petition concerning proposed leicester city council boundary expansion was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.

Issue Summary

The petition addresses the local residents' opposition to the expansion of Leicester City Council's boundaries, which would incorporate several communities into the city, despite the majority of the public being against it.

Action Requested

The petitioners request that the House of Commons urges the Government to halt and reconsider any proposals for the expansion of Leicester City Council's boundaries and to ensure that the views of local residents are fully considered before any changes are implemented.

Key Facts

  • The Government's consultation revealed that nine out of ten people were against the expansion.
  • The petition has gained 40,000 signatures.
  • Communities affected include Great Glen, Wistow, Newton Harcourt, and Little Stretton.
  • The expansion process is described as chaotic, undemocratic, and potentially gerrymandered.
  • Local residents and communities possess distinct identities, histories, and local governance arrangements.

Presentation Timeline

MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.

Presented
14 September 2026
Neil O'Brien Con
Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
In the Government’s own consultation about the expansion of Leicester, nine out of 10 people said that they were against it. Now, with millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money wasted so far, Ministers are having to do a complete reworking of this whole chaotic, undemocratic process, amid accusations of gerrymandering. Despite this, the Mayor of Leicester and the Government want to press on regardless. Local people do not want this, so I present this petition, which is part of a county-wide petition that has gained 40,000 signatures. I would like to thank everyone who signed it. We are making progress. The petition states:
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