Political Make-up
Blaby District Council is made up of 36 elected district councillors representing 17 wards across the district. Councillors are responsible for making decisions on a wide range of local issues, including planning, housing, environmental services, economic development and community wellbeing.
The political make-up of the Council is:
- Conservative Group - 18 councillors
- Liberal Democrat Group - 8 councillors
- Labour Group - 5 councillors
- Green Party - 2 councillors
- Independent - 1 councillor
- Independent - 1 councillor
- Reform UK – 1 councillor
Blaby District Council Wards
- Glenfield Faire
- Glenfield Ellis
- Kirby Muxloe
- Leicester Forest and Lubbesthorpe
- Thorpe Astley and St Mary's
- Braunstone Ravenhurst
- Braunstone Millfield
- Fosse Normanton
- Narborough and Littlethorpe
- Enderby
- Glen Parva
- North Whetstone
- Blaby
- Countesthorpe
- Cosby and South Whetstone
- Fosse Stoney Cove
- Fosse Highcross
Alongside the District Council, there are 24 parish and town councils serving communities across the district. Parish councils play an important role in representing local people, delivering community services and facilities, and influencing decisions that affect their area.
As Blaby District continues to grow and change, there has never been a more important time for local people to get involved in local democracy. Whether serving on a parish council or as a district councillor, elected members have a real opportunity to shape the future of their communities, champion local priorities and ensure residents' voices are heard.