Another record year for primary school first choices
A record 99% of children secure a place at one of their top three primary school preferences
'Find out about adoption event' set for next Tuesday
The informal session is the perfect opportunity to find out more about the support available to adopt the amazing children waiting for a new home.
Fostering benefits highlighted as payments increase
Allowances for foster carers have now risen, as the county look for carers with skills and dedication
Bosworth Medieval Festival returns this August
The event will feature battle re-enactments, living history encampments, author talks and much more
Free play sessions offered during first ever ‘Baby Fortnight’
County's first-ever Baby Fortnight kicks off
Have your say to help us make space for nature
Two surveys have been launched to capture a wide range of views, ideas and suggestions on how nature can be improved
Connected Care Programme shortlisted for digital award
Remote technology used to reduce avoidable hospital admissions for care home residents
LLR Care Record up for three major national awards
The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Care Record is nominated in three categories in the HSJ (Health Service Journal) Digital Awards
Urgent call for Specialist Foster Carers
People with professional backgrounds in caregiving are being urged to come forward as specialist foster carers
Successful bid for £8m ‘green’ bus funding is just the ticket
£8.1 million of Government funding will help buy electric buses and chargers, cutting carbon emissions
New analysis highlight’s council’s high performance
Achievements compared to other councils show continued success
Harborough Museum celebrates return of Hallaton Helmet
Internationally renowned helmet lands in Harborough
Free and green travel for youngsters this Easter
Youngsters can travel on buses for in Leicestershire for free this Easter
Cabinet to discuss update on transport cash
More detail needed before decisions about £238m funding will be spent
Find out more about SEND support services at roadshow event
Around 30 organisations which support SEND children and their families will be at the event
Heritage sites secure top scores following Visit England inspection reports
All saw their marks increase since the last inspections
Call to join Communities Network and attend summit at County Hall
The event will help build and strengthen relationships in the community
Temporary road closures linked to major scheme
Essential drainage work linked to North and East Melton Mowbray Distributor Road