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Local Nature Recovery Strategy
The Local Nature Recovery Strategy aims to make space for nature and bring long-term benefits for people and the environment.
News
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Community groups urged to get involved in local energy projects
Funding is available to kickstart renewable energy and energy efficiency projects
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Environment Agency approves funding for Stoney Stanton flood scheme
£895,000 available
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Drop-in events for residents impacted by flooding
Don't miss your chance to get flood ready
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Cabinet set to firm up farmland facts
Council-owned farmland up from 7,211 to 7,359 acres
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Decision welcomed as rail freight proposals turned down
We're pleased that our concerns were listened to
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Improved bus services rolled out in rural Charnwood and Harborough
Service upgrades to begin on 17 March
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New Leicestershire Matters - out now
The spring edition of our residents' newsletter is dropping through letterboxes
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Have your say on Leicestershire’s rights of way
Respond by Sunday 16 March
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Extra cash to tackle flooding as budget agreed
Multi-million-pound investment in supporting vulnerable people, tackling flooding and fixing potholes have been given the green light
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Just over a week left to shape the future of nature
Consultation on the draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) closes on Friday 28 February
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Nature consultation reaches halfway point
The consultation runs until Friday 28 February
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Fresh budget proposals factor in major flood clean up
Support vulnerable people, flood-hit communities and roads at heart of updated plans