Leicester Mayor Wants to Scrap the Mayoral Role | Leicester News

Leicester’s mayor, Sir Peter Soulsby, is pushing to scrap the elected mayoral system by 2027, arguing it’s a waste of time for short terms—despite the government pausing a broader local government overhaul. He’s rallying council leaders to revert to a traditional leader-and-cabinet model, with a November vote deciding the fate of the mayoral election. Soulsby, already running as a Labour candidate for city council, could return as council leader if elected, keeping his options open while hinting at a potential comeback. With cities like Liverpool and Bristol already ditching mayors, Soulsby sees now as the right moment—even as critics question whether his move is truly transformative or just a role change in disguise.

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