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

Temporary closures at two recycling and household waste sites for improvement works

The Bottesford site will close for four weeks from Monday 16 February, while the site in Lutterworth will be closed for five weeks from Monday 23 February

Plans to provide more SEND nursery places in local communities

Have your say on new proposals

Overnight team effort keeping Leicestershire moving after Storm Goretti

Gritters and snowploughs have been deployed across the county, focusing on key routes to keep communities connected

Last chance to have your say on the ‘Big Travel Survey’

Survey closes on Sunday 11 January

Still time to shape budget plan

Consultation on our initial budget proposals closes on 18 January

Feedback wanted to shape rural estate focus

Leicestershire Matters