Frequently Asked Questions — Leicestershire local election Council

What is Leicestershire County Council known for?

Leicestershire County Council is the upper-tier local authority for the non-metropolitan county of Leicestershire, England. The non-metropolitan county is smaller than the ceremonial county, which additionally includes Leicester. The county council was originally formed in 1889 by the Local Government Act 1888. The county is divided into 53 electoral divisions, which return a total of 55 councillors. The council is based at County Hall at Glenfield, just outside the city of Leicester in Blaby district. The county council has been under no overall control since the 2025 election, being run by a Reform UK minority administration.

When are Leicestershire local election council elections held?

Some councils hold all-out elections every four years; others elect a third of councillors annually on a rolling cycle. Check our election calendar for confirmed upcoming dates in Leicestershire local election.