Another chance to apply for free trees as deadline is extended
People now have until Thursday 30 November to apply for the free tree and hedge packs
Lord-Lieutenant appoints his new cadets
Cadets assist the Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire in his duties for a year
Transport lead welcomes ticket office announcement
Ozzy O'Shea says concerns were expressed when meeting people in the county
School lessons to educate on second-hand smoke
With 11% of children saying someone smokes indoors in the same room as them, new resource packs to teach children and their families about the dangers of second-hand smoke have launched
Council supports national drive to boost confidence with numbers
There are lots of events to help people boost their confidence with numbers
Wildlife boost as projects get almost £27,000 to tackle invasive species
The projects will collect data on the spread of invasive species which pose a threat to local wildlife and habitats
Deadline approaching for groups wanting to run holiday clubs
Applications are open for organisations to sign up for Easter's Holiday Activities and Food Programme
Survey opens on EV chargepoint locations
Pinpoint on a map where you would like to see an electric vehicle chargepoint
Be prepared for more rainfall to come, warns council
The message is to avoid risks and never drive or walk through flood water
Yellow weather warning in place for the East Midlands
With a yellow weather warning in place for the East Midlands, be flood aware with our weather advice
Families with children urged to consider fostering
October is Children of Foster Carers Month, and the council are encouraging families who already have children to explore fostering
Don’t miss out on free trees giveaway
The trees are available to community groups, parish councils and schools, as well as landowners and farmers
County Hall to be lit up in red to mark Remembrance
The building will be illuminated each night from Saturday 28 October until Remembrance Sunday on 12 November
Toy appeal launched to help give children a happy Christmas
Last year’s appeal saw brand-new toys given to 910 children and food vouchers helping 386 families in need
Proposals mooted to reduce waste site spend
Proposals to reduce waste site costs are going out for consultation
New options considered for road after cost rockets
With growing construction costs, plans to construct the southern leg of the Melton Mowbray Distributor Road are no longer viable