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Directories 

You can find all of our directories in one place to make searching for our services easier - from education, leisure and social care to recycling and household waste sites.

Fair funding 

Leicestershire remains the lowest-funded county in the country - find out more about how we're leading calls for reform

Pay an invoice 

If you’ve received an invoice from us you can pay it online.

School Term dates 

School terms and holidays for Leicestershire County Council schools

Grass cutting 

Report a road problem 

You can tell us about problems or defects on roads or pavements in the county, such as potholes, through our online form

Older person's bus pass 

You can apply for an older person's bus pass for free travel on the bus anywhere in England during off-peak times.

Roadworks closures and diversions 

Find up to date information about current and planned roadworks in Leicestershire including road closures and diversion routes

School transport for 5 to 16 year olds 

Your child may be able to get free transport to school if they live further from their school than the walking distance allowed by law or if you’re on a low income. It will depend on where you live and which school your child goes to.

Blue Badge parking scheme 

The blue badge scheme gives parking concessions across the UK, which help disabled people park closer to their destination

School transport for 16 to 19 year olds 

Your child may be able to get assistance (with school transport) to go to sixth form or college in the form of a fixed term grant.

Apply for a primary school place 

Apply for a primary school place in Leicestershire.

Preparing for Brexit 

The Government has published information to help businesses, individuals and EU citizens living in the United Kingdom prepare for the UK leaving the European Union.

Coronavirus - council updates 

We are taking the necessary immediate and longer-term steps to support and protect residents, staff and partners. Our focus is keeping critical services running, particularly those supporting vulnerable people such as our children’s and adults’ services, coroners, urgent road repairs, waste disposal and public health.

Affected council services 

Many of our services – particularly those supporting vulnerable people – are running as normal.

Coronavirus guidance 

We're working with health colleagues and partners to make sure that the people of Leicestershire are kept well informed with the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) information.

Book a waste site appointment 

All of our sites have re-opened. You'll need to book an appointment if you'd like to visit a site to dispose of household waste.

Trading Standards licences 

Our Trading Standards Service is responsible for issuing a selection of licences to businesses based in the county. This includes weighbridge operator certificates, petroleum and explosives storage licences.