Leicestershire Matters

September 2007 - Issue 3

Welcome to Leicestershire Matters	Please let us know if you find our magazine interesting and useful
You could help us to win funding	Plans to revamp Watermead Country Park
Combating youth crime	Praise for our Youth Offending Service
Tackling anti-social behaviour	Working to combat the problem
China link creates new opportunities	Wonderful opportunity for Leicestershire pupils
Chinese courses	Courses for adults available
Key to success	Ceremony marks link with Chongqing
Safer roads	Two of our roads among the safest in the UK
Together we can improve your life	Work by Leicestershire Together
Why not walk your way to health?	Your chance to win a pedometer
Extra help for pensioners	Older people could be entitled to more money
Green families	Household waste trial
Get on-board for safety help	Look out for the 'signal' bus
Why not have a go at home composting?	Follow our easy steps
Substance misuse website	Giving young people the facts
Working for Leicestershire County Council	We want you to work for us!
Careers in childcare	A job where you can make a difference
Could you be a childminder	Work with children and choose flexible working hours
Find out what's on…	Free events guide available
Outstanding results	14-year-olds achieve second-best results in the country
Rewards for hard work	Government inspectors praise our schools
Centres for children	Purpose-built centres to be provided locally
Find County attraction… by bus!	Comprehensive, easy-to-use guide
Help change lives - Become a long-term foster carer	More foster carers are needed!
Consulting on care	Plans to develop care for older people
Our annual plan	Sets out our objectives for next year
Improving mental health day services	Plans to provide better, more accessible services
You decide - become a magistrate	Applications welcome
Helping to shape your services	Consultation results on our website
Is your child sitting safely?	Use the correct car seat
Building young drivers' confidence	One-day driving courses
Dear Keith	Latest consumer advice
A wealth of free information	Available to library members
Children talk, libraries listen	Does your child use your local library?
Snibston, the future	Plans to transform our discovery park
Safe motorway driving	Help and advice is available
Food and Drink Festival, win tickets!	Four pairs of tickets to give away
Stop! Can you help?	Could you join our team of school crossing patrols?

Leicestershire Matters

September 2007 - Issue 3

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