

Support grants available for people leaving hospital
The Hospital Discharge Grant is for carers aged over 18 and available for those who have recently left hospital


Council pledges to work with stakeholders on reorganisation plans
Reorganisation plans will be worked up as election confirmed for this spring

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


Your chance to nominate Net Zero Heroes
Your chance to nominate individuals or groups who are taking positive climate action in their communities

Rogue builder is sent to prison for just under six years
The prosecution was brought by Leicestershire County Council's Trading Standards service

Still time to nominate Lord-Lieutenant’s Young Person of the Year 2025
Your chance to nominate inspiring young people in your community

Hinckley shop which repeatedly sold illegal cigarettes is closed down
Easy Shop in Regent Street has been closed down for three months

New stats reveal record breaking river levels
Highest levels on record as number of flood-hit homes climbs to just under 900

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

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

Local Government reorganisation
Leicestershire County Council has requested the Government to postpone the elections planned for May this year until May 2026


Still time to comment on new budget plan
Feedback on our budget proposals closes on 19 January - have your say before then

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
Take advantage of GoLearn courses in the New Year
Hundreds of course are available at venues across the county and online

Merry Christmas to all our residents
Acting council leader, Deborah Taylor, praises 'strong communities'

Call for feedback as budget consultation launched
We want your feedback on our budget proposals - have your say before 19 January