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Leicester Memories Peter Taylor High Street Leicester 1950`s .

I understand I just find it a tad repetitive and boring. I’m not blaming the team or the manager it’s just how football is now and not how I get the most enjoyment from it, it’s very tactical but it just doesn’t grab me. It’s better now we’ve scored.

Hopefully Albania will come out now and we might have a game

Modern football the unfancied do a full low block and the fancied team passing the ball back and forth across the pitch with the occasional flurry into the box.

Planet Warriors · Follow A team of 22 Dutch students from Eindhoven University of Technology, known as Solar Team Eindhoven, has engineered the world's first solar-powered camper van, aptly named Stella Vita. This innovative vehicle is designed to be entirely self-sufficient, drawing energy exclusively from solar panels integrated into its roof. On a sunny day, Stella Vita can travel up to 730 kilometers (approximately 450 miles) within 24 hours and reach speeds up to 120 kilometers per hour (75 mph). The camper van is thoughtfully equipped to accommodate two people, featuring essential amenities such as a kitchen with a refrigerator, a seating area, a bed, a shower, and a toilet. When stationary, the roof can be elevated to allow occupants to stand upright, enhancing comfort during activities like cooking or working. The vehicle's solar panels not only power its driving capabilities but also supply energy for all onboard utilities, including lighting, cooking appliances, and even a television. To maximize solar energy capture, additional panels can be extended when the van is parked, effectively doubling the surface area available for energy absorption. In a remarkable demonstration of its capabilities, the team embarked on an 1,800-mile journey from Eindhoven to the southernmost tip of Spain, relying solely on solar power. This expedition aimed to showcase the potential of sustainable energy in revolutionizing mobility and inspiring a transition towards more eco-friendly transportation solutions.

Take a look at these Premier League stars who kicked off their careers playing for non-league football clubs. https://www.skysports.com/football/video/30998/13333158/non-league-ballers-who-made-it-to-the-premier-league The bargains are out there if they care to look.

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ex-leicester-city-boss-hailed-10044331 Ex-Leicester City boss hailed as 'exceptional leader' after landing new MLS contract Dean Smith left the Foxes in 2023 but has since rebuilt his reputation in the MLS with Charlotte FC ByBrian Dick 13:21, 21 MAR 2025Updated13:23, 21 MAR 2025 Dean Smith, the former Aston Villa and Leicester City manager, has been awarded a new contract for his impressive performance at Major League Soccer (MLS) club Charlotte. The 54 year old has signed an extension that will keep him at the North Carolina-based team until the 2027 MLS season. Smith, who led Villa back to the Premier League, joined Charlotte in December 2023, following a stint with Leicester City that ended in relegation from the top flight. Smith arrived at the King Power Stadium in April 2023 after Brendan Rodgers left the club with eight games to go and the team second bottom of the division. His nine points were not enough to avoid the drop. However, his tenure at Charlotte has been marked by success. In his first season, he guided the team to their highest-ever points total (51), their first playoff win, and the league's second-best defensive record. This season, they've had their best start ever and remain unbeaten at home. Club owner David Tepper praised Smith's leadership, saying: "Dean has been an exceptional leader for Charlotte FC and we are excited for him to sign a new contract," He added, "The club's success over the past year is a reflection of his dedication and commitment to excellence both on and off the pitch. We look forward to what the future holds with Dean leading the way." Reacting to the new contract, Smith said: "I've thoroughly enjoyed being the head coach of Charlotte FC and I'm honoured to sign a new contract with the club," as reported on the club's website. He added, "Everyone at the club is aligned in our vision to be a leader in Major League Soccer.", reports Birmingham Live. "To our supporters, you have made our family feel welcome in this city and for that we're grateful to each one of you. We will work together with the aim of consistently challenging for major trophies every season."

https://www.lcfc.com/pages/en/media-article/leicester-city-lcfc-women-fitness-injury-news-mace-petermann-rantala?fbclid=IwY2xjawJKI7RleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaz0LBkOLg0U6GqRsaoc8zC5YLVncrrwcrJgdy7oBOSD_PCQGU4M4PISdg_aem_CJFVYx4n4wjmEA7p2tI2EA LCFC WOMEN ‘We’ll See’ – Miquel’s Pre-Brighton Fitness Update Amandine Miquel by Sam Stevens Amandine Miquel is hopeful some players could return for Sunday’s Barclays Women’s Super League clash with Brighton, but admits injuries are a concern at present. We host Brighton at King Power Stadium in the WSL on Sunday Amandine Miquel has addressed the fitness of her squad this week Ruby Mace, Lena Petermann and Jutta Rantala continue to be in recovery Miquel says some other players currently out might play a part this weekend LCFC Women welcome the Seagulls to King Power Stadium for a 3pm GMT kick-off on Sunday, hoping to go level on points with West Ham in ninth place. There were updates on Mace, Petermann and Rantala during Thursday’s press conference, although they are set to continue their rehabilitation from injury. There are other players, too, who have been absent over recent weeks and will continue to be monitored “We’re at our highest level of injured,” Miquel told the media. “Some might come back for this game, half of this game, the other games, but we’ll see on Sunday.” Mace picked up an injury against Chelsea earlier this month and, while it was not the ACL complaint which was first feared, the England midfielder still requires time. “First of all, she was a bit worried,” the Manager explained. “Like anyone that saw the action, it doesn’t look ideal. Then knowing it’s not the ACL was great news so now she’s just taking the time to make sure she’s not in any pain and she’ll come back slowly. “I prefer to not give any [timeframe] because even when we have one, it tends not to be one given. I hope [we’ll see her this season].” Striker Petermann is another player out at present and is not expected to return soon, but Miquel pointed to the German’s experience in helping her through. “I doubt that [she will play this season], but miracles happen, why not?” she added. “Obviously, she’s really disappointed with the situation. “She knows it’s part of the job. We can’t be sure at the start of the season, or a game, that it’s going to go well. She’s experienced enough to know how to deal with those types of situations.” Rantala is also currently out of contention, and careful work at Belvoir Drive is the order of the day to aid the Finland international’s recovery. Miquel said: “I don’t know [if she’ll play this season]. I can’t tell you, but we’ll see. It’s ongoing things. It can change every day. Slowly, slowly.”

From Quarks to Quasars · Follow What If Pangea Still Existed Today? See the Incredible Map! Hundreds of millions of years ago, the world looked nothing like it does today. All of Earth’s landmasses were fused together into a single supercontinent known as Pangea, surrounded by a vast ocean called Panthalassa. Now, a fascinating map by Massimo Pietrobon overlays modern political borders onto this ancient landmass, offering a glimpse at a world where Brazil was neighbors with Nigeria, New York was just a short distance from Morocco, and Antarctica wasn’t an icy wasteland. Pangea began forming over 300 million years ago, covering nearly a third of the planet’s surface. The center of this massive continent was a harsh, arid desert, with temperatures reaching 113ºF (45ºC)—so extreme that very few fossils have been found from that region. But along its coasts and forests, life flourished. Early dinosaurs roamed freely across the vast landmass, unimpeded by oceans. Intense monsoon storms, triggered by the sharp contrast between land and sea, swept across Pangea, shaping its climate. But supercontinents do not last forever. Around 200 million years ago, deep within the Earth, magma began pushing upward, weakening the crust. The landmass cracked apart, creating a rift that would eventually become the Atlantic Ocean. Over millions of years, the land continued to break apart and drift, with South America splitting from Africa, North America pulling away from Europe, and India eventually crashing into Asia, forming the towering Himalayas. Even today, the continents are still moving, creeping along at 1-4 inches per year—too slow for human lifetimes, but enough to reshape the planet over millions of years. The breakup of Pangea transformed the world, shaping the continents and coastlines we know today. But Earth is not finished shifting. In another 300 million years, the land may once again come together to form a new supercontinent: Pangea Proxima. The world we know is only temporary, and the ground beneath our feet is always in motion. Learn more: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/incredible-map-of.../ See more space comics & infographics: www.fromquarkstoquasars.com/

Story of Leicester Today we have a photo from November 1969 showing roadworks underway on Belgrave Road at the point where it turns into Melton Road. We love looking at the signs and shop fronts in the background - did you spot the 'Rugby Football' fixtures list to the far left, or the East Midlands Electricity advert for 'High capacity storage radiators'? Finally - does anyone remember the Cadbury's Golden Crisp? It looks good! #StoryOfLeicester

Story of Leicester Today we have this amazing map of Medieval Leicester - date unknown (around 600 - 700 years old). To get your bearings - 'Swines Market', right centre of the map is what we now call High Street. Just below that, marked as 'Sheepmarket' is what we now call Silver Street. Do you see any other roads or landmarks you recognise, that still exist today?

It does impact but only large brands. What’s been missed more is small independent businesses that have moved online unable to justify the rents and business rates plus the obvious parking costs that keep people out. The same is now happening in the surrounding towns where many moved to as they introduce parking charges. People won’t want to pay that when they may just want to visit one shop.

That sounds like two systems to me although perhaps I should have said options.

Aren’t there two systems the one we’re using and a more sophisticated secure one they can switch to according to previous posts on here.

It won’t be like that once they get everyone using them. Give it time they may be crsp at transfers but they’re not stupid at making life difficult for fans

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cnvz96qydqyo Don't fear football regulator, league chief tells rich clubs Claims an independent football regulator could stifle the growth of the Premier League and foreign investment in it are "complete nonsense", English Football League (EFL) chairman Rick Parry has told the BBC. Under a change to a government bill going through Parliament, the proposed regulator will have a duty to avoid having a negative impact on the financial growth of the English game. But a government source has played down reports No 10 is considering scaling back the regulator's powers as part of a wider move to cut bureaucracy. Mr Parry said the changes being put forward would benefit the whole of the men's professional game, but well-off clubs had "nothing to fear" from them. 'Football regulator bill could be law by summer' 11 February The Football Governance Bill, external is due to complete its House of Lords stages next week, after which it will be sent to the Commons for MPs to consider. It would establish a regulator which is independent from government and the sport's authorities to oversee the men's game in England's top five divisions. The regulator would set out mandatory conditions for clubs to meet, relating to corporate governance and financial reporting. Clubs would also be required to provide "effective engagement" with fans on changes to ticket prices and any proposals to relocate home grounds. Under "backstop powers", the regulator could intervene between the Premier League and the EFL if they fail to agree a deal to redistribute money to EFL clubs, many of which are cash-strapped. Previous rounds of talks have collapsed. The Premier League has repeatedly argued that English football is capable of regulating itself, and said it is critical that any external regulation is "proportionate". It has warned of "unintended consequences of legislation that could weaken the competitiveness and appeal of ­English football". 'Light touch' Bloomberg UK has reported, external that, following lobbying from Premier League owners, No 10 is looking again at some of the bill's measures, to ensure foreign investors are not discouraged from buying English clubs. Both Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves have put economic growth and investment at the centre of their programme for government. Last week, the prime minister announced that NHS England would be abolished and brought under "democratic control" to cut bureaucracy. He said for too long politicians had "chosen to hide behind vast arrays of quangos" - organisations funded by taxpayers but not directly controlled by the government. However, the source at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, which is piloting the bill through Parliament, indicated to the BBC it was aligned with Downing Street on the need for a "light touch" football regulator. Mr Parry told the BBC different parts of government often had different views. But he said he was encouraged by the way ministers had successfully resisted attempts by Conservative peers to weaken the legislation in the Lords last week, with "an impressive whipping operation". The impetus for an independent regulator has been years in the making, with several lower division clubs subjected to financial mismanagement and. in some cases like Bury and Macclesfield Town, complete collapse. Mr Parry said many MPs, particularly in northern towns, were very aware that lower league football clubs were at "the heart of their communities". 'Unbridgeable chasm' There was "not a shred of evidence" for Premier League clubs' arguments that their financial competitiveness could be undermined by the proposed regulator, he added. "No one wants to kill the golden goose or impose unnecessary bureaucracy", but the Premier League had to "discharge its responsibilities", he argued. Mr Parry pointed to a "growing gulf" between the Premier League and the EFL, saying an £11m gap in finances had soared to £3.3bn since the inception of the top tier in 1992. An increasingly "unbridgeable chasm" was highlighted by the fact that all three clubs promoted from the Championship in 2023 had been immediately relegated the following season - and that was looking likely to happen again this season - he said. The bill was initially introduced in March 2024 by the previous Conservative government, following a fan-led review headed by former sports minister Tracey Crouch. But it ran out of parliamentary time when Rishi Sunak called a general election. When it took office, Labour reintroduced the bill, promising to protect clubs' "financial sustainability". Under Kemi Badenoch, the Tories have shifted their position and now oppose the bill. Badenoch has argued it will be "a waste of money". Mr Parry said he still wanted to engage with the Conservative leadership on the merits of a regulator, adding that he believed many grassroots Tories still backed the idea.

https://www.skysports.com/football/story-telling/11095/13332473/why-have-england-appointed-thomas-tuchel-why-are-there-so-few-english-managers-in-the-premier-league Why are there so few English Managers in the PL When the inaugural Premier League season began in 1992, 21 of the 22 managers in the dugouts on its opening weekend were from one of the four Home Nations. The one exception? Joe Kinnear from the Republic of Ireland. Howard Wilkinson had just led Leeds to the final ever Division One title, while Graham Taylor continued the unbroken tradition of English managers leading the England men's national team, though the less said about their performance at that summer's European Championships, the better. Fast forward 33 years and the Three Lions have just appointed their third foreign manager in Thomas Tuchel, while only two English managers - and another two from other Home Nations - are currently leading clubs in the Premier League.

Made In Leicester Rob Hubble Braunstone Gate 1968.

Abbey Road Tribute · Follow Quarrymen Songs Which Didn’t Die “When I’m Sixty-Four” (McCartney) Written in April or May 1956, when Paul was 14 years okd. “I wrote a lot of stuff thinking I was going to end up in the cabaret, not realizing that rock and roll was particularly going to happen. When I was fourteen there wasn't much of a clue that it was going to happen." The Quarrymen, and later The Beatles, used "When I'm Sixty-Four" as a song they could play acoustically when their amplifiers broke down or the electricity went off during performances, especially during their Cavern Club days. The song was finally recorded for Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967).

Not much more than we already know. https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-relegation-financial-implications-10037191 Leicester City relegation financial implications as Ruud van Nistelrooy future point made Leicester City are set to be relegated from the Premier League at the end of the season and the loss of millions could be crucial ByJosh HollandFootball WriterDave Powell 17:36, 19 MAR 2025Updated17:49, 19 MAR 2025 Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha and Ruud van Nistelrooy Leicester City could suffer 'significant' financial implications with relegation from the Premier League (Image: PA) Leicester City's pending relegation from the Premier League, their second in three seasons, could have significant implications, according to Chief Business of Football Writer at LeicestershireLive Dave Powell. The Foxes are odds-on favourites to return to the Championship after a disappointing 2024/25 season. Ruud van Nistelrooy's men sit 19th in the Premier League with nine games left to play and must overturn a nine-point deficit to Wolves. It would see City drop down from England's elite division after doing remarkably well to return under Enzo Maresca last term. Unfortunately for the club, the financial consequence of missing out on Premier League football can be tough. In January, Van Nistelrooy was only able to add Woyo Coulibaly to his squad despite the alarming requirement for further reinforcement. Chairman Aiyawatt 'Top' Srivaddhanaprabha acknowledged that January was a difficult month for the club, blaming Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) for the lack of recruits. “January was a challenging month for us in the transfer window, where our ability to strengthen was limited by our PSR position,” Top said in his pre-Arsenal programme notes. “We were very pleased to sign Woyo Coulibaly and we explored a number of options to make further additions to Ruud’s squad during the month, but the space available in our PSR calculations did not enable us to add further quality we all felt would improve the team. “We remain ambitious, have always been committed to investing in the squad and will continue to be in the future. But our ambition must be pursued within the laws of the game." With the club starring relegation in the face, Leicester are set to battle with the English Football League over their financial practicalities in previous years. That will be compounded by the serious implications lost by no longer being a Premier League side. “Relegation from the Premier League is hugely impactful on a number of levels for clubs from a financial perspective," Powell explains. “The implications for Leicester will be significant. "The Foxes haven’t yet released their accounts for the 2023/24 financial year, although we already know they haven’t breached the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules. Football finance expert Swiss Ramble had predicted a small £5million loss for the period. “Relegation, for some players, sees wage cuts implemented, but that is not to say that it is uniform across the squad. The club would almost certainly move to drive down the wage bill and some of their more prized assets would likely be available for sale, as is often the case. The sale of these assets obviously softens the financial blow. “But then there is the potential of having to factor in a new management team. Would the club retain the services of Ruud van Nistelrooy and his backroom team on the back of such a disappointing spell? "To cut ties would be costly, but with the three-year clock ticking when it comes to financial support through parachute payments the need for success and a swift return is significant. Clubs that miss the window have historically found it difficult to rally again in a short timeframe. “Staff cuts can often come into play, as it would with any business that suffers a significant blow to revenue streams, but that isn’t a hard and fast rule. Leicester have been down this route in recent years, and while not always an easy one to navigate, they have the nous and experience to know what is required to secure a return in the event of relegation.” He adds: “There is the financial safety net of parachute payments in the event of relegation, a mechanism that is designed to stop clubs falling into financial ruin upon exit, but one that has its critics who feel it creates a yo-yo effect where the additional funds make promotion back to the top flight far easier. “Parachute payments ensure relegated clubs get 55% of the central distribution that every Premier League club receives in their first season in the EFL, and 45% in year two. Clubs that had been in the Premier League for more than one season qualify for a final payment in year three at 20%."

Abbey Road Tribute · Follow During this week in 1963, one of rock & roll’s most famous brawls occurred during the Beatles’ tour with Chris Montez and Tommy Roe. Chris Montez’ rock & roll career had just reached its peak and was on the slide. Promoted as the new Ritchie Valens, his single, “Let’s Dance”, had reached #4 and was dropping. His two follow up singles failed to chart. He was encouraged when he was booked headlining a tour through the UK with Tommy Roe. “So we get to England, and on the bill with us is this group called the Beatles. Nobody in the States had ever heard of the Beatles. We didn’t know who the Beatles were,” said Montez. “We started the tour and these guys have a huge following,” Tommy Roe said about the Beatles. “They’re just kicking off their career, but their fans are everywhere. They’re chasing them around the theaters and it was really pandemonium. The only time I’d ever seen anything like this was with Elvis.” Then, the ‘Please Please Me’ album was released during this tour. “Somebody in the business threw them a party,” explained Tommy. “It was in a beautiful house, kind of a country house out in the forest. Everybody was drinking beer and having a good time. And Chris had left the party and was on the bus asleep in his seat. And we all come piling back on. I come on, I sit down next to Chris. And John comes in….” According to witnesses, John was “whacked” and poured his beer on Montez. “And the big scuffle starts, and we start fighting in the aisles and scuffling and, you know, it was kind of ugly,” said Roe. After the brawl ended, Paul tried to make peace. “Paul sat by me and said, ‘Come on, Chris, let’s be friends….’” said Montez. Montez made a come back in 1966 with Herb Albert’s A&M stable. He switched to a more traditional role as a popular singer of soft ballads, scoring hits with “The More I See You” and “Call Me". Photos below are of Chris Montez with the Beatles. My brother went to this at the De Montfort Hall.

News Feed posts Story of Leicester Braunstone Gate has always been a vibrant street with many shops and pubs. Seen here around the turn of the 20th Century with lots of shop awnings and signage advertising wares. The area has a rich industrial past with it's location next to the canal and the old Central Railway. Today, it’s a cool blend of old and new, with its unique character and historic buildings giving it plenty of charm. What’s your favourite memory of Braunstone Gate?

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-invitation-to-local-authorities-in-two-tier-areas/letter-leicestershire-leicester-and-rutland To: Leaders of two-tier councils and unitary councils in and neighbouring Leicestershire Blaby District Council Charnwood Borough Council Harborough District Council Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council Leicestershire County Council Melton Borough Council North West Leicestershire District Council Oadby and Wigston Borough Council Leicester City Council Rutland County Council From: Jim McMahon OBE MP Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution 5 February 2025 Leicestershire's Options https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgee1zw8zxo Leicester's Proposal. https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/towns-could-become-part-leicester-10037986 Towns that could become part of Leicester revealed The move would see Leicester's population almost double News ByHannah RichardsonLocal Democracy Reporter 17:14, 19 MAR 2025 Aerial photo of the city centre of Leicester in the UK showing houses and apartment building on a sunny summers day Leicester's borders could expand into the county as part of the plan Leicester leaders have revealed the areas they want to be incorporated into the city amid a shake-up of local government structures. The massive expansion plan would see a number of towns and villages at the city’s edges brought inside Leicester’s boundary. Leicester City Council is looking to take part of Blaby and Harborough districts, and part of Oadby and Wigston and Charnwood boroughs. Among the communities being eyed up are Glenfield, Oadby, Wigston, Blaby, Whetstone, Syston, Anstey, Leicester Forest East, Birstall, Kirby Muxloe, Thurmaston and Countesthorpe. See below a map of the proposed new Leicester. The authority’s proposal would see the city's population grow from 372,000 now to just over 600,000 by 2028. The city council has described it as a “sensible expansion”. READ MORE:Historic Leicester visitor attraction to shut amid major shake-up of museum opening hours It comes as Leicestershire's local authorities respond to Government plans to reorganise local democracy structures. The Government wants to do away with two-tier structures, which the county of Leicestershire has at the moment. Currently, the county is governed by Leicestershire County Council, which oversees topics such as social care, tips, education and highways, and the seven district and borough councils, which are responsible for matters such as bin collections, local planning decisions, including new housing, and parks. Leicester and Rutland are different to the county because they have their own, single-tier councils - Leicester City Council and Rutland County Council - which are each responsible for all services in their respective areas. While all of our local political leaders appear to agree that the restructure is going to happen, they do not agree on what the county’s political make-up should be going forward. City mayor Sir Peter Soulsby said this afternoon (Wednesday, March 19): “Any realistic option for local government reorganisation in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland must address the historic accident of our city’s boundaries. Leicester is one of the most tightly constrained major cities in the UK. When you compare Leicester to cities like Bradford, Leeds or Sheffield, our population density is huge because our city covers such a relatively small area – less than a fifth of those cities. “That’s because, in the 1970s, when the country’s non-metropolitan districts were determined, the boundaries of most other cities were extended while ours have remained largely unchanged since the 1920s. Critically, our almost uniquely constrained boundary means that now – unlike comparable cities – we have no chance of delivering the extra housing that our city so desperately needs within existing confines.” LEICESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: Mayor of Leicester Peter Soulsby stands outside a walk-in mobile Covid-19 testing centre in Spinney Hill Park on June 28, 2020 in Leicester, England. In a television appearance on Sunday, British Home Secretary Priti Patel confirmed the government was considering a local lockdown after a spike in coronavirus cases in the city. (Photo by Darren Staples/Getty Images) All local leaders seem to agree that Leicester should remain separate from the county, as things stand. There is disagreement over whether Rutland should join with the county or not, and how many county authorities there should be - one for the whole of Leicestershire, or two, each covering half of Leicestershire. Local political leaders also disagree on whether Leicester should expand its borders. The leaders of the county council and the districts and boroughs initially said they supported the expansion of the city into what is currently county territory, but later rowed back on that position after the county council’s bid to fast-track the restructuring process was rejected by the Government. Leicester City Council believes it needs to grow in size to help it remain financially viable – and so it can meet Government-set housing targets. Sir Peter said: “The county and district councils all know that the existing city boundary makes no sense and has to change. The Conservative leader of the county council and the Liberal Democrat leader of Rutland joined me in writing to the Minister in January saying those boundaries should be extended." If the county's request to fast-track the restructuring of local democracy, which included the plan to expand the city, had been successful, this year’s county council elections would not have gone ahead. Because the request was rejected, the elections will now proceed as normal, and the initial agreement of all parts of Leicestershire and of Rutland that the city could expand has fallen apart. Sir Peter said: “Unfortunately, although understandably, the forthcoming county elections mean they have chosen to withdraw from that initial proposal. I hope that we will be able to return to sensible discussions about where boundary lines should be drawn after the May elections.” Three interim plans for local reorganisation are expected to be submitted to the Government ahead of this Friday’s deadline. The county council is asking for one Leicestershire council, with separate Leicester and Rutland authorities, all of which would operate on existing boundaries. The districts, boroughs and Rutland believe the county should be split in two, with a north-south divide. Under their plan, Rutland would join with the northern authority, while Leicester would again remain separate. They also want existing boundaries to be honoured. The details of Leicester City Council's plan were not known until today's announcement. If Leicester's proposal is accepted by the Government, there will ultimately be one county authority, with Leicester and Rutland to remain separate, and Leicester expanding.

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