He was knighted by Tony Blair in 1999 New Year Honours for his services to local government.

He was married to Alison, who died of cancer on 10 December 2011, aged 63.
They had three daughters, one of whom is Leicester city Aylestone ward councillor Elly Cutkelvin whilst another is Cassandra Soulsby, councilor for Thurmaston parish in Charnwood.

He has traversed much of the British canal network in his narrowboat.
He was knighted by Tony Blair in 1999 New Year Honours for his services to local government.
He was married to Alison, who died of cancer on 10 December 2011, aged 63. They had three daughters, one of whom is Leicester city Aylestone ward councillor Elly Cutkelvin whilst another is Cassandra Soulsby, councilor for Thurmaston parish in Charnwood.
He has traversed much of the British canal network in his narrowboat.
Peter Soulsby