The leaders of the seven Leicestershire district councils and Rutland County Council favour a new three-council set-up in response to the government wanting to abolish the current two-tier structure.

The vast majority of local authorities are set to increase council tax by the maximum amount. What is happening in your area?

Find out how much your tax will rise as nine in 10 areas face maximum increase - Just 15 councils are planning increases ...

A vast majority of councils have signalled they will apply a maximum council tax increase of at least 4.99% this year.