- Council Control: Lab Mayor
- Conservatives 1
- Labour 53
- Liberal Democrats 1
- Green 0
Independent 1. East Midlands city, known for its ethnic diversity (particularly south Asians). An important university centre; was shortlisted for UK City of Culture in 2013. Sir Peter Soulsby is the directly-elected Mayor.
The Conservatives gained a seat in Humberstone and Hamilton ward from Labour at a byelection on 22 July.
Next local elections
2023
Election cycle
Full
Local authority type
Unitary
Address
New Walk Centre, Welford Place, Leicester LE1 6ZG
Phone
0116 254 9922
Website
http://www.leicester.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£2012.44
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