Harborough District Council: Dunton Ward

Neil Bannister says,  “I have lived in South Leicestershire with my wife and two daughters for over thirty years. I take great pride in my local community and have been honoured to serve as your District Councillor for several years. I have served on village hall committees and on Parish Councils before being elected to the District Council. I have been a candidate for the Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Giving back in some modest way to the community which has been so good to my family and myself is my incentive to helping others".

Neil was a lawyer with the Crown Prosecution Service in Leicester, retiring last year, freeing up more time for his Council Duties.

His wife is a Senior Radiographer working in our community hospitals. Their two daughters both live and work locally.

In addition to serving as your local District Councillor, he has also been Leader of the Council and is currently the Chairman.
He works hard to ensure your voice is heard to deliver the best local services for the residents in the Ward he proudly represents.

Neil was also County Councillor for Broughton Astley from 2021 to 2025 

In June 2015, Neil was elected as Chairman of The South Leicestershire Conservative Association and served as Chairman till 2023

In October 2015, Neil was selected as the Conservative Party Police and Crime Commissioner Candidate for Leicestershire.

In October 2017, Neil was elected as the leader of Harborough District Council

Neil was also Chairman of the Leicestershire, Rutland and City Area Conservatives in 2017.