Museums · East Midlands
Borough of Melton
Melton is a local government district with borough status in north-eastern Leicestershire, England. It is named after its only town, Melton Mowbray. The borough also includes numerous villages and sur
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Melton is a local government district with borough status in north-eastern Leicestershire, England. It is named after its only town, Melton Mowbray. The borough also includes numerous villages and surrounding rural areas. The north of the district includes part of the Vale of Belvoir. Melton is the least populous district of its type and the fourth least populous district in England overall. The neighbouring districts are Harborough, Charnwood, Rushcliffe, Newark and Sherwood, South Kesteven and Rutland.
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Melton is a local government district with borough status in north-eastern Leicestershire, England. It is named after its only town, Melton Mowbray. The borough also includes numerous villages and surrounding rural areas. The north of the district includes part of the Vale of Belvoir. Melton is the least populous district of its type and the fourth least populous district in England overall. The neighbouring districts are Harborough, Charnwood, Rushcliffe, Newark and Sherwood, South Kesteven and Rutland.
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Background
History
The district was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering the area of two former districts, which were both abolished at the same time: The new district was named Melton after the area's only town, Melton Mowbray. The district was awarded borough status from its creation, allowing the chair of the council to take the title of mayor.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8000, -0.8000
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Melton
- Parish
- Sproxton
- Postcode
- LE14 4PS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melton and Syston
- Official site
- www.melton.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Borough of Melton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Borough of Melton?
- Borough of Melton is in East Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.8000°, -0.8000°.
- Is Borough of Melton wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Borough of Melton. Check ahead for specific facilities.