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Care experienced children and young people given ‘protected characteristic’ status
Leicestershire County Council and councillors have committed to making being ‘care experienced’ a protected characteristic
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Government transport cash welcomed
£238 million has been awarded to Leicestershire from the Government’s Local Transport Fund over a seven year period
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Hundreds of Leicestershire families support Ukrainians fleeing war
More than 500 Leicestershire families have hosted Ukrainian guests
Leicestershire scoops official VisitEngland partnership status
Accreditation will leverage national opportunities to promote the city and county
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Have your say on updated proposals for waste sites
The new consultation is open until Wednesday 20 March
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Drop-in events for people affected by recent storms
Communities across Leicestershire are invited to flooding drop-in sessions
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‘Toughest ever’ budget to be finalised
Our four-year budget will be finalised at our full county council meeting
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Residents urged to be prepared with weather warnings on the way
With a yellow weather warning in place, Leicestershire communities are being urged to be flood aware
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Gigahubs are here - supercharging broadband in rural Leicestershire
The first 25 sites for Gigahubs are here - boosting broadband access and speed in rural areas
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Residents urged to apply for free energy efficiency measures – and reduce fuel bills
Eligible households can apply for free installation of energy efficiency improvements
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Thanks and praise for mammoth community response
Communities, volunteers, Cadent and the Local Resilience Forum are being thanked after swift action to help Ratby and Kirby Muxloe residents
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Kathy encourages others to offer young adults a place to thrive
Supported lodgings offer over 16s spare rooms in safe and supportive homes to help them become independent adults
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Major broadband upgrade to benefit thousands of rural homes and businesses
Project Gigabit sets to help hard-to-reach communities access more reliable broadband across Leicestershire
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Shopkeeper sold counterfeit cigarettes to Trading Standards officers on three separate occasions
The illegal tobacco products were hidden away in the shop
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Deadline approaching for groups wanting to run holiday clubs
Leicestershire schools, charity, voluntary and community sector organisations can apply to deliver ‘Leicestershire Holidays Together’ HAF clubs
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