Oadby and Wigston
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Oadby and Wigston is a small but densely populated district lying immediately south of Leicester. Oadby is known for its links to the University of Leicester’s botanical gardens and racecourse, while Wigston is a busy town with a long history of framework knitting. The district is largely suburban, with residential areas blending into surrounding farmland. Parks, open spaces, and riverside walks provide green relief, while its proximity to Leicester ensures a lively cultural and economic influence.
The local authority for this district is: Oadby & Wigston Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Leicestershire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Leicestershire County Council.
Constituencies in Oadby and Wigston
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Wards in Oadby and Wigston
Oadby and Wigston is divided into 10 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Oadby Brocks Hill
- Oadby Grange
- Oadby St Peter's
- Oadby Uplands
- Oadby Woodlands
- South Wigston
- Wigston All Saints
- Wigston Fields
- Wigston Meadowcourt
- Wigston St Wolstan's