School kids help plant cherry trees to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Youngsters helped Lord Lieutenant Mike Kapur and county council chairman Dan Harrison plant the specimens
County council shares food for thought this Food Waste Action Week
Residents are encouraged to take easy everyday actions to reduce food waste and save money – as well as help the council tackle climate change and make the county a cleaner, greener place.
Storytelling sessions in schools teach children the importance of recycling
Resource packs are also given to children to help them share environmentally friendly top tips at home.
Council working hard to reopen waste sites
The council has launched a recruitment drive to fill more than 50 vacancies in its highways, transport and waste management teams.
Council sets out budget to protect vital public services as financial pressures mount
More cash is to committed to the popular SHIRE grants scheme and waiving the costs of closing streets to hold jubilee celebrations
Council backs savvy and sustainable craft project that helps turn household rubbish into keepsakes
The council’s SHIRE Environment Grant offers up to £3,000 to support local projects that reduce household waste, improve biodiversity, and help to address climate change.
Have your say on proposals to change the way Leicestershire deals with its waste and recycling
A consultation is running until April 25
Safety schemes planned to tackle speeding on Leicestershire roads
The projects will be paid for from a £1.4 million fund made available to county councillors
Deadline approaches for people to have their say on council budget proposals
A public consultation ends on January 16
Waste site opening hours over Christmas and New Year
People are urged to check whether their nearest site is open before making the trip
Your chance to have your say on the council's latest budget proposals
A month long public consultation will help shape crucial decisions on important services
Latest budget proposals set out by county council as campaign to level up local government finances continues
Council tax proposals for next year have been set out
Two new cases of avian flu confirmed
Our Trading Standards officers are continuing to visit properties to identify and advise bird owners
Council’s tree-mendous scheme takes root to make the county greener
The council is aiming to plant 700,000 trees- one for every person in Leicestershire
Queen’s Green Canopy taking root in the county
Anyone wishing to plant their own tree for the Jubilee, can access trees through free and affordable tree schemes offered by the Woodland Trust.
New measures in force after avian influenza case confirmed at poultry farm
3km and 10km temporary control zones now introduced
Welcome cash boost will see 20,000 new trees planted across Leicestershire
In rural areas of the county, mostly native species will be planted; but in more urban spots, consideration is also given to brightening up the landscape with more colourful trees or those which produce berries.