Place:Leicester District, Leicestershire, England

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NameLeicester District
Alt namesCity of Leicester
TypeDistrict municipality, Unitary authority
Coordinates52.633°N 1.133°W
Located inLeicestershire, England     (1974 - )
See alsoLeicester, Leicestershire, Englandcity and ancient borough making the main settlement of Leicester District

Leicester District was established as a unitary authority covering Leicester and its wider urban area in 1974. It is usually known as the City of Leicester Unitary Authority.

The Wikipedia article described the original city of Leicester and the modern unitary authority.


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