New Leicestershire Matters - out now

The summer edition of our residents' newsletter is dropping through letterboxes

Leicestershire Matters Summer 2025

Our residents' newsletter, Leicestershire Matters, features our latest news and is out now.

The 2025 summer edition gives you a detailed look at new buses connecting communities across the county, including new routes and an expanded FoxConnect bookable service.

Also inside the 16-page newsletter: 

  • The new leader's Q&A about his priorities for the council
  • Major projects making major progress - Melton distributor road and the Zouch bridge
  • Resurfacing project is underway, and our highways team answer questions about potholes
  • Two schools about to embark on a congestion-busting to make school journeys safer
  • How fostering has changed the life of one person, and how you can find out more about becoming a foster carer
  • Your guide of all 55 councillors, their information and contact details after May's elections
  • Summer events to enjoy with the whole family over the next few weeks
  • Local Area Coordinators celebrate ten years in the community
  • Growing schools for growing communities - £30m being invested to bring 850 more school places
    Opens new wind

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