
Fresh budget proposals factor in major flood clean up
Support vulnerable people, flood-hit communities and roads at heart of updated plans

Watch out for scammers and rogue traders cashing in on floods
Leicestershire Trading Standards has issued a checklist to help people steer clear of rogue traders and doorstep scams


Severe flood warning and emergency text alerts issued for Proctors Park
Rising levels see Environment Agency make alerts for Proctors Park in Barrow upon Soar

Merry Christmas to all our residents
Acting council leader, Deborah Taylor, praises 'strong communities'
Festive opening hours at Recycling & Household Waste sites
Sites will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, in addition to normal closure days

Free festive buses give early Christmas cheer
Grab the opportunity to visit destinations such as garden centres and activity sites

Council and Age UK team up to support pensioners this winter
Whether it's energy bills or pension credit, we're working hard to help people stay warm and well



Drop-in events for people affected by recent storms
Communities across Leicestershire are invited to flooding drop-in sessions

Residents urged to be prepared with weather warnings on the way
With a yellow weather warning in place, Leicestershire communities are being urged to be flood aware

Flood-hit residents urged to apply for Government funding
Apply now if your business or home was affected by Storm Henk


Watch out for rogue traders cashing in on storm damage
Be on the alert for doorstep traders and cold callers

Caution advised as mercury set to plummet following storm
Gritters to head out and flooding work continues

Leaders call on Government to release funding to help residents
Support would help residents and businesses counting the costs of Storm Henk

Take care as flood alerts issued
Residents urged to sign up for alerts, heed advice and take extra care on the roads

Weather warning as residents urged to be 'flood aware'
Heavy rain forecast from lunchtime tomorrow until the evening

Council ready to protect Leicestershire roads this winter
With 23 gritters ready to grit 1,300 miles of highway, the council is ready for winter weather