Applications open for Leicestershire secondary school places for Autumn 2023 entry
Parents and carers across Leicestershire are being encouraged to complete applications for their child’s secondary school place for entry in Autumn 2023.
Five trees from Platinum Jubilee sculpture to be planted in Leicestershire in honour of the Queen
The recipients chosen to receive the trees are LOROS, Rainbows Hospice, Bradgate Park Trust, Abbey Park in Leicester and Welland Park in Market Harborough
Stepping up support as cost of living hits
An extra £3.6m of support is set to help people this winter- taking the total to £14.8m
Leicestershire residents get real about recycling this Recycle Week
The campaign highlights that recycling doesn’t have to be confusing or time-consuming
Green Plaque unveiled in honour of Battle of Britain pilot
Sgt Bert Black was killed in action at the age of 26
Academy trust for new primary school to serve 850-home estate announced
An academic trust has been selected to run a new, £8m primary school being built in a rapidly growing Leicestershire town.
Mental Health Wellbeing and Recovery Support Service relaunched
The service provides a first point of access for people who need mental health support
Works helping to make county council buildings cleaner and greener
The works will save energy and money, as well as protecting the environment
1620s House & Garden shortlisted for tourism and hospitality award
The winner will be announced on November 24
£3 million government funding boost for adult numeracy project in Leicestershire
We can now deliver hundreds of free courses, wrap-around support and workshops, over the next three years
Baton relay showcases net zero pledge
The baton relay will deliver a climate message to next month's COP27 conference in Sharm-el-Sheik
Green Plaque honour for Battle of Britain fighter pilot
Sgt Bert Black is thought to be the only Battle of Britain pilot to be buried in Leicestershire.
Grant boost for refill and reuse project
The EkoJoe project in Blaby was awarded just under £2,000 to run Love Food Hate Waste days at local allotments.
5,000-year-old mysteries from Neolithic Rothley go on display at Charnwood Museum
The selection of finds displayed date back to 2,900BC, when Stonehenge was first being built.
International baton relay to highlight climate emergency comes to Watermead Country Park
Watermead Country Park is hosting the baton handover between stages 77 and 78 at 8.30am on Tuesday 4 October
Changes to opening times at waste sites
Autumn and winter opening times will apply from Saturday 1 October
Leicestershire councils and communities work together to promote climate action
We're supporting Great Big Green Week, a nationwide campaign taking place from Saturday 24 September to Sunday 2 October.
Fresh appeal for foster carers in Leicestershire
A ‘Find out more about Fostering’ event is being held at County Hall next Thursday, 29 September
Thousands of Leicestershire pensioners eligible for £100 payment
The voucher can be exchanged for cash at any PayPoint retailer by 16 December.
