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County council asks government to postpone election

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Leicestershire County Council has asked the government to postpone elections in May .

Authority said delay would give it time to draw up detailed proposals.

Council said it wanted next elections to be held in May 2026 .

Authority envisaged two unitary councils - one for the city of Leicester and one covering the county.