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Kibworth recycling and household waste site set to reopen after major redevelopment
The site has step-free access to the skips, making it easier and safer for the public to recycle and deposit their unwanted household waste
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Still time to apply for Coronation road closures
Nearly 80 groups and individuals already planning to mark a special weekend
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Leftover-based recipe competition to mark Food Waste Action Week
Highlighting how great food can be created
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£49.5 million for Melton as government supports vital new road
Planned work will reduce congestion, improve air quality and provide faster local journeys in Britain’s 'rural capital of food'.
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County leads the way in new Pact to drive the green agenda
The council is now calling upon other organisations and groups across the county to sign up and play their part in combating climate change
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New Leicestershire Matters - out now
The spring edition of our residents' newsletter is dropping through letterboxes
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Lutterworth site to create new jobs
New jobs are coming to Lutterworth after plans for two new takeaway restaurants were given the green light
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Nursery partnership with National Forest gives tree-mendous boost to council planting ambitions
The project aims to produce around 20,000 trees per year
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Budget delivers vital support and protects services
Plan protects public services during tough economic times and includes £57m investment in support
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Net zero parkrun at Watermead Country Park
A special net zero parkrun is set to take place at Watermead Country Park
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Council receives £63k funding to take net zero plans forward
Leicestershire was chosen as one of 31 places to receive the Net Zero Living Programme funding
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Online map will help to protect county’s trees
The map details every Tree Preservation Order (TPO) managed by Leicestershire County Council