
Community groups urged to get involved in local energy projects
Funding is available to kickstart renewable energy and energy efficiency projects


Just over a week left to shape the future of nature
Consultation on the draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) closes on Friday 28 February


More trees to be planted thanks to grant
The money will be used to fund the planting of trees at sites across the county

Have your say on ways to make space for nature
We want to hear from residents, farmers, landowners and other interested groups about practical actions to boost wildlife and natural spaces

Last call for parishes to participate in thriving 2025 wildlife project
Respond by Friday 17 January 2025

Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire plants trees to symbolise hope
The event united community leaders, students and environmental advocates

Cabinet to discuss practical actions to boost nature
The Local Nature Recovery Strategy looks at ways to tackle habitat loss, shrinking species populations, and the effects of climate change

Tree-mendous response as more than 30,000 trees are given away
Another step in our ambition to help plant 700,000 trees in the county

Tree works in progress along A511
The works will remove trees affected by ash dieback and allow the remaining trees to thrive

Environmental scheme picks up national award at Kensington Palace
The work is part of the ongoing project to make space for nature and to improve the natural environment throughout the county

Major step forward for Leicestershire’s electric vehicle charging network
£1 million secured for EV charging

Apply now for free tree and hedge packs
The tree packs are being made available to anyone who lives in Leicestershire with suitable areas of land to plant

Learn how to take environmental action in your community
Call for volunteers to support environment action in Leicestershire

Community orchards planted across Leicestershire thanks to free trees scheme
Almost 280 trees have been planted on 30 sites

Nature is important, according to more than 1,000 who completed survey
90 per cent of people agreed that nature should be protected for its own sake
Helping swifts enter a new era with free nesting boxes
Swift boxes and installation are free, and are available to anyone who has a suitable property

Series of events to mark Great Big Green Week
The year's focus is on the small changes people can make that make a difference

Don’t miss your chance to help us make space for nature as deadline approaches
Surveys close on Sunday 26 May