Blaby
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Blaby in Leicestershire combines suburban communities with green countryside just south of Leicester. The district includes the town of Wigston and villages such as Narborough, Enderby, and Countesthorpe, each with local character. Known for its riverside meadows and parks, Blaby also has attractions like Fosse Park, one of the region’s major retail centres. The Grand Union Canal runs through the area, offering walking and cycling routes. With rolling farmland, woodland, and a mix of modern development and historic churches, Blaby reflects both the rural and suburban character of Leicestershire.
The local authority for this district is: Blaby District Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Leicestershire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Leicestershire County Council.
Constituencies in Blaby
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Wards in Blaby
Blaby is divided into 17 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Blaby
- Braunstone Millfield
- Braunstone Ravenhurst
- Cosby & South Whetstone
- Countesthorpe
- Enderby
- Fosse Highcross
- Fosse Normanton
- Fosse Stoney Cove
- Glen Parva
- Glenfield Ellis
- Glenfield Faire
- Kirby Muxloe
- Leicester Forest & Lubbesthorpe
- Narborough & Littlethorpe
- North Whetstone
- Thorpe Astley & St Mary's