Independent Group 8, non-aligend 3. North-east Leicestershire, and predominantly rural; main town is Melton Mowbray, famous for pork pies. The council offices burned down in May 2008.
A Conservative/Independent administration took over from a Labour/Independent one in April 2026. Pip Allnatt (Melton Egerton) moved from Labour to non-aligned in April 2026.
Next local elections
2027
Election cycle
Full
Local authority type
District
Address
Parkside, Burton Street, Melton Mowbray LE13 1GH
Phone
01664 502502
Website
http://www.melton.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£2429.67
Upper tier authority
Leicestershire