Inspiring care professionals are celebrated
More than 20 accolades handed out to recognise contribution to adult social care
Sign up now for 20 per cent discount on adult learning courses
Hundreds of courses are available in venues across Leicestershire
Pressure builds as council faces toughest ever budget
The council's four-year budget proposal has been published
Weather warning as residents urged to be 'flood aware'
Heavy rain forecast from lunchtime tomorrow until the evening
Zero carbon innovation centre gets green light
East Midlands Freeport has announced a major new development
Awards will shine spotlight on adult social care professionals
The finalists have been nominated by colleagues, family, friends, or people they support
By-election date announced for December
Residents of Glen Parva and Blaby are invited to vote for a new county councillor and district councillor
Super six voluntary groups are honoured by the King
The award holds the same value as an MBE and acknowledges the remarkable efforts of volunteer groups in their communities
Volunteers sought to help record county’s important trees
An appeal has gone out for volunteers to record trees in their communities
Couple receive suspended sentence for £40,000 pottery fraud
They defrauded victims of more than £40,000
Another chance to apply for free trees as deadline is extended
People now have until Thursday 30 November to apply for the free tree and hedge packs
Lord-Lieutenant appoints his new cadets
Cadets assist the Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire in his duties for a year
Transport lead welcomes ticket office announcement
Ozzy O'Shea says concerns were expressed when meeting people in the county
Council supports national drive to boost confidence with numbers
There are lots of events to help people boost their confidence with numbers
Wildlife boost as projects get almost £27,000 to tackle invasive species
The projects will collect data on the spread of invasive species which pose a threat to local wildlife and habitats
Be prepared for more rainfall to come, warns council
The message is to avoid risks and never drive or walk through flood water
Families with children urged to consider fostering
October is Children of Foster Carers Month, and the council are encouraging families who already have children to explore fostering
Don’t miss out on free trees giveaway
The trees are available to community groups, parish councils and schools, as well as landowners and farmers