Nick Rushton – Leader of Leicestershire County Council

Nick Rushton has told County Councillors he has been diagnosed with cancer and will soon be undergoing treatment

Nick Rushton

Nick Rushton informed members at a meeting of the County Council today that he has been diagnosed with cancer and will soon be undergoing treatment.

Deborah Taylor, the Deputy Leader, is stepping up to be the Acting Leader in Nick Rushton’s absence.

Robert Ashman is joining the Cabinet to take on responsibilities for economic development.

Leicestershire Matters

Multi-agency operation leads to counterfeit goods being recovered

Leicestershire Trading Standards took part in Operation Machinize, a nationwide crackdown aimed at tackling money laundering, illicit trade, tax evasion and other forms of organised crime

Swifts project takes flight with first breeding success in Leicestershire

Six breeding attempts in the new boxes this summer

Acting leader welcomes Mars multi-million Melton Mowbray investment

Commitment to area as food factory gets significant investment

New report highlights shorter waits and savings

Improvements and areas needing more focus are highlighted in a new report

Two waste sites to temporarily close for improvement works

Residents are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternative sites during the works

County stands winter ready with key preparations in place

16,500 tonnes of salt ready to go

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