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
Don’t miss your chance to help us make space for nature as deadline approaches
Surveys close on Sunday 26 May
New scheme to help residents reduce energy bills and install energy-efficient measures
County residents are now being invited to apply
Leicestershire's New Deputy Lieutenants
Four new Deputy Lieutenants have been commissioned in honour of their service to the local community
Hinckley development used as pilot for innovative new tree selection guide
It will be used to make sure the right trees are planted in the right place
Latest closure to allow drainage work linked to distributor road
Work is linked to building of one of six roundabouts
Meet current carers at fostering information event
If you're a resident interested in fostering, the upcoming county hall event is a chance to hear from other foster carers
'Find out about adoption event' set for next Tuesday
The informal session is the perfect opportunity to find out more about the support available to adopt the amazing children waiting for a new home.
Fostering benefits highlighted as payments increase
Allowances for foster carers have now risen, as the county look for carers with skills and dedication
Bosworth Medieval Festival returns this August
The event will feature battle re-enactments, living history encampments, author talks and much more
Have your say to help us make space for nature
Two surveys have been launched to capture a wide range of views, ideas and suggestions on how nature can be improved
Connected Care Programme shortlisted for digital award
Remote technology used to reduce avoidable hospital admissions for care home residents
LLR Care Record up for three major national awards
The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Care Record is nominated in three categories in the HSJ (Health Service Journal) Digital Awards
Urgent call for Specialist Foster Carers
People with professional backgrounds in caregiving are being urged to come forward as specialist foster carers
Successful bid for £8m ‘green’ bus funding is just the ticket
£8.1 million of Government funding will help buy electric buses and chargers, cutting carbon emissions
Free and green travel for youngsters this Easter
Youngsters can travel on buses for in Leicestershire for free this Easter
Find out more about SEND support services at roadshow event
Around 30 organisations which support SEND children and their families will be at the event
Heritage sites secure top scores following Visit England inspection reports
All saw their marks increase since the last inspections
Call to join Communities Network and attend summit at County Hall
The event will help build and strengthen relationships in the community