Rutland sits to the east, proudly independent as a historic shire county. It has been noted on maps as far back as 1159, according to local sources.

Each of the three authorities would have a population of around 400,000 residents and could form strategic authority across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, with an elected mayor. In a ...

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But it is precisely a takeover by Leicestershire that some now fear, as the seven districts and boroughs in the county - and neighbouring Rutland - face being deleted from the map.