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After all of the votes had been counted the final result was: Conservatives 42 (up 6) Liberal Democrats 9 (down 4) Labour 4 (down 2)

Changes have been made to the council's ruling cabinet, following the death of Ernie White. Pam Posnett will be taking over the Health and Wellbeing portfolio...

Government baselines extra £20.6M into schools budgets to deliver manifesto commitment on fairer funding for schools

In a hard-hitting article published by the Local Government Chronicle, Leicestershire County Council leader Nick Rushton explains why he thinks reorganisation...

Despite a strong showing from new UKIP party candidates, the Conservatives are pleased to remain in control of Leicestershire County Council. Although their...

11.30am. The launch of the Conservative Group Manifesto for the forthcoming County Council elections on 2 May 2013 was held with guests Emma McClarkin MEP and...

Today the nation was told of the death of Baroness Margaret Thatcher at the age of 87. As a mark of respect the Leicestershire County Council Conservative...

Leader of LCC Nick Rushton welcomes a letter by chief officers is to be sent to Battram residents keeping them up to date on what the County Council is doing to...

Following yesterday's launch of the Lib Dem manifesto for the forthcoming County Council elections, Kevin Feltham condemns it as being light on detail and big...