British politician (born 1948)
'Popular' museum gallery to shut for good: The mayor said the gallery now looks 'tired'
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/popular-leicester-taxidermy-gallery-permanently-9197227
Leicester councillors vote to give themselves a pay rise: Only a handful of elected members said they felt the rise was inappropriate given cuts to services and ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/leicester-councillors-vote-give-themselves-9182868
Adam Clarke quits deputy mayor role on Leicester City Council: He has served on the executive for almost nine years
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/adam-clarke-quits-deputy-mayor-9174844
Vote on £45m temporary council homes loan to take place: Legal concerns were raised when the plans were first announced prompting the authority to cancel the ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/vote-45m-loan-buy-new-9178624
Tax and rent rises for city as council fights off bankruptcy: 'We can’t shy away from the harsh reality this is going to be a very, very difficult year for ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/maximum-tax-rent-rises-agreed-9115144
Demolition of Leicester Market begins ahead of transformation: The council has previously touted the plans as an opportunity to bring the market into the 21st ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/demolition-leicester-market-begins-ahead-9141564
Funding doubt for ‘lifeline’ Leicester adventure playgrounds: A motion to secure four years of funding for the free children’s play areas has been voted down
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/funding-doubt-lifeline-leicester-adventure-9118216
Plan to knock down city buildings approved at fraught meeting: A councillor and council officer clashed over whether the city's market area was ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/leicester-city-centre-market-place-9037730
Vote on £45m loan to buy homes cancelled over legal fears: City mayor Sir Peter Soulsby said the matter was 'legally complex'
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/450m-loan-buy-leicester-council-9039826
Council rows back on plan to drastically cut rough sleeper funding: The council previously said the move was necessary due to funding pressures
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/rough-sleeper-leicester-county-council-9038748
New Market Place shopping area plan to be scrutinised: Some councillors believe the cash-strapped authority should be spending its money elsewhere in the city
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/planned-leicester-market-place-buildings-9015850
Tax hikes and severe cuts expected as city relies on emergency funds: Every council service is in the firing line for cuts and tax is set to rise by the highest ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/tax-hikes-severe-cuts-horizon-8970473
A lack of cash could lead Leicester City Council to cut back on services such as bin collections and libraries according to its leader ... Show more
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Final decision on Market Place buildings demolition: Sir Peter said this was the 'missing link' in the market place and would make it 'even more ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/leicester-market-place-buildings-can-8962360
Council's year two Haymarket shopping centre profit revealed: Leicester City Council controversially bought the Haymarket for £9.5m two years ago and mayor Sir ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/haymarket-shopping-centre-profit-revealed-8978169
Two buildings look set to be knocked down to create a new pathway for shoppers. A decision will be made today by city mayor Sir Peter Soulsby whether to ... Show more
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City mayor Sir Peter Soulsby has given his approval for two city centre buildings to be torn down to make way for a new shopping area ... Show more
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Traders and visitors on Leicester Market relocation: Traders moved into the new location in Green Dragon Square, Leicester, on Sunday
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/traders-visitors-weigh-leicester-market-8945836
Councils across the country face bankruptcy - how do ours compare?: One local council leader has said 'hell will freeze over' before his authority goes ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/councils-up-down-country-face-8962568
Almost 3 in 4 drivers say they avoid major East Mids road: The East Midlands stretch of the road saw 27 deaths and more than 200 closures due to traffic ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/almost-three-quarters-drivers-say-8961793
Fond memories of city theatre shared at 50th anniversary: Molly Smitten-Downes shared her memories of the Leicester theatre
leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/eurovision-singer-basil-brushs-right-8921084
City monument covered in scaffolding for Christmas: The High Cross was damaged in 2015
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/citys-16th-century-monument-covered-8922324
'Services that make city a civilised place are at risk' - warning: "Its everything from street sweeping, refuse collection through to sports, leisure ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/services-make-leicester-a-civilised-8869165
Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby says Leicester City Council declaring bankruptcy is ‘almost inevitable’ tinyurl.com/42kx2x98
Future of Leicester's Diwali celebrations in doubt as Sir Peter Soulsby brands £250k price tag “unsustainable” rb.gy/k4yj2
Roof goes up for temporary Leicester Market ahead of revamp: Traders will move in next month
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/roof-goes-up-temporary-leicester-8792458
‘Worsening picture’ of city council’s ‘bleak’ finances: An overspend of £12.7 million is expected this year
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/worsening-picture-leicester-city-councils-8819320
Wraps off grand new artwork marking city's Ugandan Asians: The Structural Gateway sculpture has been installed on Belgrave Circle
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/leicesters-grand-new-artwork-commemorating-8780070
Leicester cited as example of 'failed' multiculturalism : 'You can see it play out in the streets all over Europe from Malmo to Paris, Brussels to Leicester ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/home-secretary-accused-ignorance-malice-8785527
Labour seeking candidates to become next Leicester East MP: The city seat has been mired in scandal more than once
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/labour-looking-candidates-battle-become-8810725
Huge Leicester Market redevelopment to start next month: Leicester City Council hope the updated market will lead to better facilities for traders
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/huge-leicester-market-redevelopment-start-8737631
Major plan to ‘turn the lights back on’ at Haymarket Theatre: People may again be able to see a show at the Leicester venue in the not too distant future
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/major-plan-unveiled-turn-lights-8702249
Major plan unveiled to ‘turn the lights back on’ at mothballed Haymarket Theatre tinyurl.com/54594ckd
Entire Leicester East Labour group suspended by party chiefs: City mayor, Sir Peter Soulsby, said the news was a "long time coming"
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/entire-leicester-east-labour-group-8716467
Leicester's 700-year-old market is to be completely transformed. It will have three 'zones', and other changes will include a new layout of stalls, new café ... Show more
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Quick Glance: Leicester Market Transformation Approved
- The planned transformation of Leicester's historic market has been approved.
- The new market will be divided into three zones, including a covered market.
- The entire market will be resurfaced, providing better views of the Corn Exchange.
- Approval has been granted for a temporary market in Green Market Square during the construction.
New political party launched for Leicester: Its first campaign will focus on a referendum for the mayoral role in Leicester
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/new-political-party-launched-leicester-8710972
Work starts on £13m derelict factories to business hub plan: The first businesses should be able to move in from Spring 2025
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/work-starts-13m-pilot-house-8730626
Foodies react to 'sad' closure of Leicester's Case restaurant: Much-loved destination has confirmed it is to shut after 33 years in business
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/leicester-say-shock-sudden-closure-8622891
Leicester Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby says he still wants to bring the Haymarket Theatre back into use – but it would come with a hefty price tag tinyurl.com/32e8yr5r
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Curing theatre 'headache' would cost millions, mayor warns: The consortium behind Haymarket Theatre's 2018 reopening folded during the Covid crisis
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/could-take-millions-pounds-cure-8582936
New 20mph zones planned for 16 Leicester streets: New 20mph zone planned for streets around city primary school
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/new-20mph-zones-planned-16-8556244
Zoe Ball confirms Leicester will host BBC Radio 2 in the Park: The two day event will take place at Victoria Park
leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/zoe-ball-confirms-bbc-radio-8512002
Huge BBC Radio 2 festival confirmed as event granted licence: The two-day event will be held in September
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/victoria-park-festival-really-great-8501680
One day to go before Riverside Festival returns to Leicester: The fun begins tomorrow!
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/one-day-go-before-riverside-8486989
The Haymarket shopping centre has turned 50! Among our favourite Haymarket shops from over the years were Chelsea Girl, Top Girl and Woolies. 😍 tinyurl.com/mu8bubxr
Come on Leicester! City unites as Foxes face drop: The former Premier League champions have had a tough season and their survival in the top division also ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/come-leicester-city-unites-foxes-8474235
Shake-up of roles at city council as deputy mayors chosen: A new team has been put together - here's who is responsible for what
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/shake-up-roles-leicester-city-8486767
The party, led by city mayor Sir Peter Soulsby, has said it will help residents with the cost-of-living crisis, make streets safer and cleaner and create a ... Show more
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City council gives up offices due to staff working from home: The council leased the building near New Walk Gallery for about £560,000 a year
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/city-council-gives-up-former-8332523
We ask Leicester people if they know who their mayor is: We conducted a straw poll of more than 100 people to see who knew Sir Peter Soulsby and what he does
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/would-you-recognise-leicesters-mayor-8307913
Councillor wants Leicester mayoral job so she can scrap it: It's the latest chapter in a turbulent period of the party's own making
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/ex-labour-councillor-wants-sir-8271019
3 councillors suspended for rebellion against city mayor: They have been accused of "embarrassing the party" among other things
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/labour-suspends-3-leicester-councillors-8246362
New £233 million ‘Space City Leicester' area for tech businesses to grow and create jobs for the future set to be created. https://tinyurl.com/yznryh5b
Live updates as councillors debate future of city mayor role: Councillors will vote tonight to scrap or keep the office
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/live-councillors-debate-future-sir-8234113
Highcross receivers on their plans for the centre after taking over: Savills says it is aiming to improve the renowned Leicester Shopping Centre while it is in ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/highcross-receivers-say-no-plans-8229163
Fresh bid to scrap Sir Peter Soulsby’s Mayor role: A vote will take place next week
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/take-two-bid-scrap-sir-8206607
Opposition councillors are to attempt to officially scrap the role of elected city mayor at a full meeting of Leicester City Council next week ... Show more
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Poll results are in on radical new look for railway station: We asked readers what mark out of 10 they would give plans for the multi-million pound renovation
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/poll-results-leicester-railway-stations-8177205
Vote to scrap Leicester’s city mayor no longer on table: 'The future of the mayoral position will now be decided by the people of Leicester'
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/planned-vote-scrapping-leicesters-city-8176614
Historic Leicester Castle buildings to be sold by city council: The sale of the buildings to private owners has been called 'totally wrong'
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/historic-leicester-castle-buildings-sold-8136820
Leicester Castle buildings sold at within minutes at auction : One was bagged within three minutes, while another took 35 bids before the gavel came down.
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/historic-leicester-castle-buildings-sold-8153420
Decision over demolition of two derelict Leicester schools: The whole estate will be council housing
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/decision-made-over-plan-demolish-7946883
Leicester market set to move to new home next year: The move is part of a bigger plan for the market
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/leicesters-historic-market-set-move-7896980
Leicester among first UK cities with non-white majority: The largest ethnic group in the city come from an Asian background, at 43.4 per cent
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/leicester-among-first-cities-uk-7876039
Leicester Market is moving but some believe the scheme is a bad idea: There are also concerns the council is throwing money 'at a dodo'
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/leicester-market-moving-its-revamped-7908026
Conservatives plan to beat Soulsby then scrap mayor role: The party currently only has two seats on the council
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/conservatives-plan-oust-labours-sir-7860841
We visited a 'warm hub' where people shelter from the cold: One woman said she was delighted she had saved 'nearly three hours of heating' while she ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/visit-warm-hub-find-people-7861193
Workplace Parking Levy dead city mayor confirms: A proposed scheme was rejected earlier this month
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/leicester-workplace-parking-levy-plan-7858490
MP calls Sir Peter Soulsby ‘Scrooge’ for using ancient law: But the city claims a 'legal right' from King John and Queen Elizabeth I
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/mp-labels-leicester-mayor-sir-7837435
Parking fees to rise in Leicester and some will more than double: The 15-minute stay in London Road will be scrapped
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/parking-charges-leicester-set-increase-7802469
Support for plan to modernise ‘tired and out of date’ market: The current anti-social behaviour in area is of particular concern
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/enthusiastic-support-plan-bring-tired-7785947
Leicester east inquiry paused as mayor considers next steps: The review came to an abrupt halt within a week of its official announcement
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/leicester-east-disorder-inquiry-pause-7797562
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