Melton Mowbray Recycling and Household Waste site to close for essential works
The site will be closed for up to four weeks from 13 January 2025
Nominations open for Lord-Lieutenant’s Young Person of the Year Awards 2025
Nominate inspiring young people in your communities for this year’s awards
Cabinet to discuss practical actions to boost nature
The Local Nature Recovery Strategy looks at ways to tackle habitat loss, shrinking species populations, and the effects of climate change
Government urged to ‘tackle big issues' for local government funding
Extremely challenging position centre stage in four-year plan
Children get reading for winter after successful summer challenge
Children encouraged to get reading this winter
Closing date approaching for primary school place applications
Apply now for autumn 2025 primary school places
Festive opening hours at Recycling & Household Waste sites
Sites will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, in addition to normal closure days
Free festive buses give early Christmas cheer
Grab the opportunity to visit destinations such as garden centres and activity sites
Tree-mendous response as more than 30,000 trees are given away
Another step in our ambition to help plant 700,000 trees in the county
Tree works in progress along A511
The works will remove trees affected by ash dieback and allow the remaining trees to thrive
Lord-Lieutenant appoints his new cadets
The six cadets will support the Lord-Lieutenant with his duties over the coming year
Environmental scheme picks up national award at Kensington Palace
The work is part of the ongoing project to make space for nature and to improve the natural environment throughout the county
Council and Age UK team up to support pensioners this winter
Whether it's energy bills or pension credit, we're working hard to help people stay warm and well
Powerful artwork about domestic abuse to be showcased in exhibition
Survivors and young people from around the county take part in Highcross showcase
King honours six voluntary groups from Leicestershire
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service holds the same value as an MBE
One million milestone for electric Park and Ride fleet
Zero emission buses make difference to air quality of the city and county