
Hundreds of thousands of unsafe items stopped at airport by Leicestershire Trading Standards
The seizures are worth more than £15.3m

National award for wildlife verges project
More than 70 grass verges have been transformed into mini-wildlife havens
First-time Green Flag award for Watermead (North) country park
Location joins other parks in claiming accolade

Communities urged to make ‘ultrafast’ pledge
People in Melton, Charnwood and Harborough can sign up for vouchers

Bradgate Park invests in green transport
Bradgate Park Trust and Leicestershire County Council have teamed up to invest in greener transport

Council shortlisted for top equalities award
The council has been shortlisted for the Local Government Chronicle Workforce awards

‘Short-sighted’ move to propose ticket office closures
Call for rail travel to be safe and inclusive

Wellbeing group supports veterans across South Leicestershire
The South Leicestershire Veterans Drop-In and the council's Local Area Co-ordinators have worked together to provide a wellbeing group for armed force personnel and veterans

Call to spare time to support children in care
Opportunity to 'make real difference' to young people's lives

Have your say on refreshed plan to improve lives of people with dementia in Leicestershire
A consultation has launched on new plans for people diagnosed with dementia

Volunteering work supporting families officially recognised
"Social interaction through volunteering is magic!" - service gains the prestigious Investing in Volunteers Award