Rotherby, Melton Mowbray, LE14 2LP

Rotherby lies within the Borough of Melton, a local government district that enjoys borough status in north‑eastern Leicestershire. The district is largely rural, encompassing numerous villages and surrounding countryside, and includes part of the Vale of Belvoir in its northern reaches. Melton is the least populous district of its type and the fourth least populous district in England overall, reflecting its small‑town and village character. The district’s name derives from its principal town, Melton Mowbray, but Rotherby remains a distinct locality within this administrative area. Residents of Rotherby are therefore part of a community that values the rural setting, local governance provided by the Borough of Melton, and the quiet lifestyle that comes with living in a small village in Leicestershire.