
Deadline approaching for groups wanting to run holiday clubs
Applications are open for organisations to sign up for Easter's Holiday Activities and Food Programme

Survey opens on EV chargepoint locations
Pinpoint on a map where you would like to see an electric vehicle chargepoint


Be prepared for more rainfall to come, warns council
The message is to avoid risks and never drive or walk through flood water

Yellow weather warning in place for the East Midlands
With a yellow weather warning in place for the East Midlands, be flood aware with our weather advice

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

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
County Hall to be lit up in red to mark Remembrance
The building will be illuminated each night from Saturday 28 October until Remembrance Sunday on 12 November


Toy appeal launched to help give children a happy Christmas
Last year’s appeal saw brand-new toys given to 910 children and food vouchers helping 386 families in need

Proposals mooted to reduce waste site spend
Proposals to reduce waste site costs are going out for consultation

Academy trust for 'green’ primary school announced
Discovery Schools Trust will run the 210-pupil Market Harborough school

County highlights rail freight concerns
County council's new report outlines concerns over proposed rail freight interchange to be situated in Hinckley

New options considered for road after cost rockets
With growing construction costs, plans to construct the southern leg of the Melton Mowbray Distributor Road are no longer viable

Second cash boost for buses in county
The council has been awarded Government funding to continue shaping the future of public transport across Leicestershire

Partnership with road contractors keeps county on the right path
100 metres of Groby Pool pathway has been revamped

Festival shines spotlight on social care
The Festival of Practice attracted more than 900 bookings to nearly 30 workshops

Multiply adult learning programme sets out its stall with showcase event
Multiply is a three-year programme to help adults improve their numeracy skills

Organisations sign up for free mental health training
Residents and organisations able to get help from council
Honours and awards presented by Lord-Lieutenant
Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire Mike Kapur OBE presented the MBE, BEM and Coronation Champions awards at two ceremonies