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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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Trailblazing ash dieback efforts highlighted in environmental report
Spotlight shines on council's leading efforts to tackle deadly tree disease
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‘Tiny forest’ to be created as part of new eco-park
The council is working in partnership with North West Leicestershire District Council and Earthwatch UK to plan the miniature woodland on the Hermitage Recreation Ground in Whitwick
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Community orchard scheme set to bear fruit and grow a greener future
Community groups are being encouraged to apply for the free orchard packs
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Don’t cause a ‘bincident’ in Leicestershire this summer
New campaign urges responsible disposal
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Council gets £6.8m grant funding to help county households reduce their energy bills
The Home Upgrade Grant funding is available to homes without mains gas central heating
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Partnership project is huge boost for grasslands and wildlife habitats
The three-year project aims to enhance grasslands and wildflower habitats at three sites along the River Soar
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Authorities and local community working together on climate change
An online resource has been created to help Leicestershire groups aim for net zero in their local communities
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National award for wildlife verges project
More than 70 grass verges have been transformed into mini-wildlife havens
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Bradgate Park invests in green transport
Bradgate Park Trust and Leicestershire County Council have teamed up to invest in greener transport
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Share your views on street lighting proposal
Chance to fill in questionnaire over next four weeks
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New Leicestershire Matters - out now
The summer edition of our residents' newsletter is dropping through letterboxes
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Council appointed to aid nature recovery
Strategy will identify locations to create or improve habitat, to provide the greatest benefit for nature and the wider environment