'Outstanding’ rating for Leicestershire’s Children and Family Services
Ofsted inspectors praise work to support children and families
Work to foster a love of the arts with children in care gains award
Leicestershire Virtual School is one of the first virtual schools in the country to be granted a platinum Artsmark award
Meet current carers at fostering information event
In-person event to give more info for potential foster carers
Nick Rushton – Leader of Leicestershire County Council
Nick Rushton has told County Councillors he has been diagnosed with cancer and will soon be undergoing treatment
Hubs support thousands of families in the space of a year
Family hubs have supported more than 7,000 families since opening
Surface dressing on county roads is underway
£2.7 million ‘surface dressing’ of more than 760,000 square metres of road
Funded summer holiday clubs return to Leicestershire
Sessions range from arts and craft to dance and music - and include a nutritious meal
Young Leicestershire chefs cook up success at competition
Great Bowden Academy 10 year old crowned 2024 winner
Flag raising ceremony at County Hall to celebrate our armed forces
Public invited to show support for all our service personnel
Fraudster jailed for £1.5million renewable energy and home safety scam
Thirty-two of the victims were from Leicestershire, and between them, they lost more than £285,000 to the fraud
Closures for major road project announced in advance
Temporary closure to help keep road scheme on track
Free entry to attractions for unpaid carers
Free adult admission is available at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and 1620s House and Gardens for anyone with a valid Carers Passport
Helping swifts enter a new era with free nesting boxes
Swift boxes and installation are free, and are available to anyone who has a suitable property
Flood-hit homes and businesses repair grant available
Cash available to help people recover from impact of floods