Nick Rushton – Leader of Leicestershire County Council

Nick Rushton has told County Councillors he has been diagnosed with cancer and will soon be undergoing treatment

Nick Rushton

Nick Rushton informed members at a meeting of the County Council today that he has been diagnosed with cancer and will soon be undergoing treatment.

Deborah Taylor, the Deputy Leader, is stepping up to be the Acting Leader in Nick Rushton’s absence.

Robert Ashman is joining the Cabinet to take on responsibilities for economic development.

Leicestershire Matters

More than 30 Leicestershire children in need of adoptive family

An appeal has gone out for more people to come forward and offer children permanent homes

New £30m SEND school plans approved

A new £30m school creating 250+ places has been given the thumbs up

ReHome Zones now available at all 13 Leicestershire recycling sites

The scheme encourages people to pass on good quality items they no longer need

Free event to connect men with local support and community opportunities

Together for Men is a free event on 19 November focused on supporting men's mental health and wellbeing across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Be ‘flood ready’ this winter

Helping communities to be more resilient

Improvement works at recycling and household waste sites

The works will be carried out at the Mountsorrel, Kibworth and Melton sites

Leicestershire Matters