The Government has announced a review of local government reorganisation plans affecting Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, with work now paused while the review is carried out.
The review follows updated legal advice and is intended to ensure the process is robust and aligned with national priorities. Plans for 14 areas, including Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, will be reviewed and paused.
Local elections in May 2027 will go ahead on existing council boundaries, the Government confirmed.
What this means for Hinckley and Bosworth
Under the reorganisation proposals, Hinckley and Bosworth would have formed part of a proposed Leicestershire and Rutland unitary authority, replacing the existing councils.
Council leader's response
Councillor Stuart Bray, Leader of Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, said: "I have opposed local government reorganisation from the start because I firmly believe it will cost money, weaken local accountability and move decision-making further away from the residents we serve."
He added: "This latest development only adds to the chaos and uncertainty councils are already facing. A huge amount of time, effort and public money has been spent on this process when we should be getting on with delivering local services."
Councillor Bray called for clarity on next steps, saying: "We now need clarity on the next steps so councils can focus their time and resources on listening to local people, responding to their needs and delivering the local services they rely on."
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council will continue to monitor the review and share further information when it becomes available.