


Ecology boost continues at Beacon Hill Country Park
Ecology initiative to help wildlife to thrive continues

First childcare settings get Healthy Tots status
Healthy Tots Status awarded to first childcare settings


Children in Care Choir to perform at Leicestershire fostering event
Beacon Voices will sing at information evening

New exhibition is dressed to impress at Charnwood Museum
History of home dressmaking exhibition opens at Charnwood Museum

Still time to apply for Coronation road closures
Nearly 80 groups and individuals already planning to mark a special weekend

Leftover-based recipe competition to mark Food Waste Action Week
Highlighting how great food can be created

£49.5 million for Melton as government supports vital new road
Planned work will reduce congestion, improve air quality and provide faster local journeys in Britain’s 'rural capital of food'.

Sign up now for ‘eggcellent’ free Easter holiday clubs
The holiday activity clubs are available for children aged five to 16 receiving benefits-related free school meals

Carer urges members of the LGBTQ+ community to find out about fostering
Encouraging the LGBTQ+ community to find out more about fostering

County leads the way in new Pact to drive the green agenda
The council is now calling upon other organisations and groups across the county to sign up and play their part in combating climate change

Government go-ahead for new SEND school in Leicestershire
The county council says it is delighted that the Department of Education has approved its application for a 90-place school for children with special educational needs and disabilities in Quorn

New Leicestershire Matters - out now
The spring edition of our residents' newsletter is dropping through letterboxes

Lutterworth site to create new jobs
New jobs are coming to Lutterworth after plans for two new takeaway restaurants were given the green light

Events to support new and expectant parents
Activities planned to support babies’ brain development and explore play ideas

Young people secure secondary school places in Leicestershire
Just over 90.5 per cent – that’s just over 7,000 students – have been offered their preferred place

Nursery partnership with National Forest gives tree-mendous boost to council planting ambitions
The project aims to produce around 20,000 trees per year

Funding available to run holiday clubs this summer
Sign up by Wednesday, March 15 if you're interested