Council turns to nature to clean polluted water collected from Leicestershire’s roads
Water and waste from gullies can be difficult to deal with as it can contain pollutants.
People in Leicestershire urged to do their bit to help the environment on Clean Air Day 2022
Leicestershire County Council is supporting national Clean Air Day 2022
Come and join the BioBlitz search for species at Watermead Park this Sunday
You can help experts record the wonderful wildlife at Watermead North
Grants available for community schemes to help vulnerable and disadvantaged people in Leicestershire
A pot of £600,000 is available for schemes and projects that help people who are struggling
Council’s climate-friendly initiative will help residents create affordable compost corners
Leicestershire County Council is encouraging residents to help their gardens thrive and tackle climate change locally.
Roadside wildflower verge scheme continues to flourish
More than 50 parishes have now signed up to the project aimed at giving nature a helping hand
Let us know what you think of Leicestershire's ambitious plans to become a net zero county by 2045
A major consultation has been launched by the council on proposals to make the county cleaner greener and healthier
Important advice for people visiting Leicestershire's household waste and recycling sites over the busy May bank holiday weekend
Some site closures are planned and people are urged to check if sites are open before they set off
Important advice for people planning to visit Leicestershire’s household waste sites over the busy Easter Holiday weekend
Staffing issues could lead to unplanned changes to opening hours so please check our website for the latest information
New blueprint for a greener Leicestershire
Working with residents, councils, businesses and others is at the heart of the new plan
Next phase for Freeport promises more benefits for the East Midlands
The latest milestone means East Midlands Freeport is on track to become fully operational later this year
Chocolate fans reminded to try to recycle their egg packaging over Easter
Leicestershire County Council and Leicester City Council are encouraging residents to recycle all the extra cardboard, plastic or foil which usually builds up over the bank holiday.
Avenue of trees planted at country park
Parish council funds 'green' initiative to support Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Shepshed Household Waste and Recycling Site to close for a day on Saturday
Residents have been thanked for their patience and understanding after the unavoidable closure
Park visitors encouraged to support 'healing' Beacon Hill heathland
'We are giving nature space to breath'