Do you want a town council in Coalville?

Why are we doing this review?  

North West Leicestershire District Council has resolved to carry out a Community Governance Review to consider the creation of town and parish councils in the unparished  areas of the district.  

Since the decision to carry out the review, the government has announced that it wants to replace district and county councils with new unitary councils under local government reorganisation plans. These new authorities are due to come into effect in 2028. 

Coaville does not currently have a town council, unlike most of North West Leicestershire. 

A town council would ensure local people, businesses, and communities continue to have a say in how their town is run. 

This initial consultation seeks your views before any draft recommendations are prepared. 

Map of the Unparished area of Coalville (PDF Document, 0.54 Mb)

Projected Electorate Forecast - Unparished Areas of Coalville (PDF Document, 0.1 Mb)

THIS CONSULTATION HAS NOW CLOSED 

Please share your views by Saturday 7 February 2026 using one of the following methods: 

• Complete this online surey to give your views on governance arrangements for Coalville
• Email: COMMUNITY.GOVERNANCE@nwleicestershire.gov.uk  
• Post: The Democratic Services Team Manager, North West Leicestershire District Council, PO Box 11051, Coalville, LE67 0FW  

What is a town council? 

Town councils are the most local level of elected local government that represent the interests of their community and are funded through an additional charge added to council tax bills, called a ‘precept’.  

Town council activities fall into three categories: delivering services to meet local needs, giving the community a voice and representation, and improving the quality of life and community wellbeing. 

Town councils run numerous services, depending on their council size. These can include delivering services (such as allotments, car parks, celebrations and festivals, community centres, litter bins, parks and open spaces, and public toilets), improving the quality of life (such as community hubs, neighbourhood plans, funding community projects and services, setting up dementia-friendly groups, solar panels, tackling loneliness and youth projects), and giving the community a voice (such as on planning matters with principal authorities and developers, local police and health services, and the government 

Who is being consulted? 

All local residents of Coalville and the surrounding area are being consulted in the proposal together with local businesses, local public and voluntary organisations, such as schools, health bodies and residents’ groups.  

Business and groups do not need to be located in Coalville but should have links with Coalville and its residents. 

Terms of Reference 

North West Leicestershire District Council, at its meeting on 5 November 2025, approved the terms of reference for the review and copies of this can be found at Community governance reviews - North West Leicestershire District Council or by contacting the Democratic Services Team on 01530 454512 who will arrange for a copy to be sent to you.