Residents, businesses and communities across Leicestershire are being urged to have their say on Leicestershire’s big priorities for the next four years.
Leicestershire County Council has launched a consultation which will help shape its plan to 2031, setting out the long-term priorities for the county.
The survey asks people what matters most to them, their families, their businesses and their communities. The questions cover a range of themes, from supporting children and families to helping people live independently, keeping communities safe and connected, growing the economy, and making sure the council is efficient and ready for the future.
There may be change on the horizon for local government in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, but understanding what’s important to Leicestershire residents has never mattered more.
Whatever future structures look like, councils will continue to provide vital services people rely on every day, and we’ll make sure future priorities reflect real needs, hopes and concerns.
I want to know what people value, the places they care about and the kind of county they want to live, work and raise a family in.
I would encourage everyone to take a few minutes to share their views. Whether you use council services every day, run a business, support your community or simply care about the future of the county, your voice matters. Please take part and help shape Leicestershire’s priorities.
Person:Dan Harrison, leader of Leicestershire County Council
The council wants to hear from as many people as possible before the consultation closes on 9 October 2026, so that the final plan is shaped by broad, honest and practical feedback from across the county.
The draft plan focuses on four broad outcomes:
- supporting people to live well and achieve their full potential
- keeping Leicestershire safe, connected and community-minded
- building a strong economy with capacity to grow
- being efficient, responsive and ready for the future
Feedback from the consultation will be used to refine the plan before it is considered by the council’s Cabinet and full Council later this year.
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