# Shepshed By-Election Set for October | 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: 2026-09-10T13:59:15+00:00
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## Resource

Shepshed is set for a high-stakes by-election after Reform UK’s Helen Butler steps down from Leicestershire County Council, leaving the party with 23 of 55 seats and shifting local power dynamics as candidates rush to fill the void ahead of October 15th. 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/00da2b545febd26c

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