# Leicester Residents Reject City Expansion | Leicester News

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Podcast: [Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499)
Published: 2026-07-22T17:18:59+00:00
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Eighty-seven percent of residents reject Leicester’s city boundary expansion, which would erase all current Leicestershire councils by 2028, sparking fury from local politicians who call it a “slap in the face.” Instead, 70% back the North, City, South proposal — favored by seven councils — while only 35% support the government’s two-unitary-council plan, which drew 54% opposition. Despite public outcry over lost local identity and ignored voices, the former housing secretary insists the new structure will decentralize power and boost long-term growth — but the disconnect between public opinion and policy remains a major flashpoint. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a9131bc5e09676d5

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