Blog

Welcome to our blog, where we share stories about the people, projects and places that matter to you.

"I’m no longer a prisoner in my own home” - how FoxConnect is making difference

Tuesday, 7 October, 2025

See the stories of how the on-demand service keeps people socially active.

✍️Ken, Jane and Janice - FoxConnect Passengers

three school girls holding their dino picture

Stepping into Autumn, the season of reflection... so let’s look back on what we’ve achieved.

Thursday, 9 October, 2025

Hop aboard, as we look back at how we walked and wheeled through the summer, with footpath facelifts, new buses and the raw-some Dino trails.

✍️The Choose How You Move Team

3 minutes

International Day of Older People: Malcolm's Story

Wednesday, 1 October, 2025

✍️ Malcolm, resident at Oak Court Extra Care Housing Scheme

3 minutes

Local Area Coordinators supported my befriending group

Friday, 12 September, 2025

✍️Alan Plumpton, a local resident and volunteer, was helped by the Leicestershire County Council’s Local Area Coordination team (LAC) to set up a community group that tackles loneliness.

Two women smiling and giving peace signs to the camera. They are both wearing white tops that read 'Fostival'

4 minutes

Picture this: Fostival 2025

Thursday, 11 September, 2025

Janyce, Fostering Recruitment and Enquiry Coordinator, shares her highlights of Fostival 2025, the council’s annual foster carer celebration event.

✍️Janyce Crosby, Fostering & Adoption Recruitment and Enquiry Coordinator

4 minutes

“Returning to my roots to inspire others” - one practitioner’s journey into Early Years

Monday, 8 September, 2025

✍️ For Victoria Cockram, one of our workforce improvement advisors, what began as a college course has led to a rich and varied journey through the sector. From working in nurseries, to supporting the next generation of practitioners, hear how her passion for helping others has shaped a fulfilling career.

2 minutes

5 things you need to know to access a safe space when you’re out in the public

Monday, 1 September, 2025

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or unsure while you are out? Hear from Anita our Community Safety Team Officer, as she shares how to find support when you need it most.

A young boy in a park. He is smiling and giving a thumbs up

3 minutes

Specialist Fostering 101

Thursday, 28 August, 2025

What is specialist fostering, who does the role suit and how does it benefit our vulnerable children and young people in care across the county? Helen from the fostering team sheds some light on the scheme.

✍️ Helen Taylor, Dedicated Placement Support Team Manager

2 minutes

Helping you and your child feel prepared for the next step in their journey

Monday, 25 August, 2025

Starting school is a big milestone- not just for your child but for you as a parent and carer too. Jennie Bainbridge, our Early Years Improvement Manager shares her tips on getting parents and their children prepared for the next step.