Thirty years of fostering, 50,000 nappy changes and a lot of love
The couple have fostered 22 babies, adopted two young people, and raised two birth children
Nigel’s fulfilling experience as a youth mentor
Nigel is among hundreds of volunteers who have been honoured for their service
Voluntary groups presented with King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Six groups in Leicestershire received the award - the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK
Call to join Communities Network and attend summit at County Hall
The event will help build and strengthen relationships in the community
Temporary road closures linked to major scheme
Essential drainage work linked to North and East Melton Mowbray Distributor Road
Hundreds of Leicestershire families support Ukrainians fleeing war
More than 500 Leicestershire families have hosted Ukrainian guests
Kathy encourages others to offer young adults a place to thrive
Supported lodgings offer over 16s spare rooms in safe and supportive homes to help them become independent adults
Don’t miss the chance to nominate a 2024 Lord-Lieutenant’s Young Person of the Year
Nominations close on 16 February
The 2024 Lord-Lieutenant’s Young Person of the Year Awards are officially open
The awards celebrate the achievements of young people aged 13 to 19
Inspiring care professionals are celebrated
More than 20 accolades handed out to recognise contribution to adult social care
Awards will shine spotlight on adult social care professionals
The finalists have been nominated by colleagues, family, friends, or people they support
Super six voluntary groups are honoured by the King
The award holds the same value as an MBE and acknowledges the remarkable efforts of volunteer groups in their communities
Volunteers sought to help record county’s important trees
An appeal has gone out for volunteers to record trees in their communities
Families with children urged to consider fostering
October is Children of Foster Carers Month, and the council are encouraging families who already have children to explore fostering
Festival shines spotlight on social care
The Festival of Practice attracted more than 900 bookings to nearly 30 workshops
Honours and awards presented by Lord-Lieutenant
Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire Mike Kapur OBE presented the MBE, BEM and Coronation Champions awards at two ceremonies
Community Timebanking scheme launches in Melton
New scheme gives people chance to donate and benefit from skills
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
Popular skills support hub comes to Shepshed
Pop up hubs offering tailored, one-to-one support are running throughout August
National award for wildlife verges project
More than 70 grass verges have been transformed into mini-wildlife havens