Become a foster carer Eligibility criteria and myth busting. Learn who can foster Become a foster carer Eligibility criteria and myth busting. Learn who can foster Subscribe to our newsletters Popular All sections Popular School term dates Grass cutting Waste and recycling Pay a parking fine Report a road problem District councils: bin collections, council tax and housing benefits All sections Education and children Jobs and volunteering Roads and travel Adult social care and health Environment and planning Registrars Health and wellbeing About the council Leisure and community Adverse weather Business and consumers Have your say News Events Blogs News Leader cuts turf at 80-acre Bardon logistics site 1 June 2026 New funding for swift boxes installation project 1 June 2026 New SEND school ambitions revealed as public engagement launched 27 May 2026 All news Events Shelthorpe 100 Cost: Free Date: Thursday 7 May - Monday 27 July Time: Monday 10:00-12:00, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday - 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00 Cut and Create Cost: Free Date: Tuesday 3 March - Saturday 3 October Time: Tuesday-Saturday: 10:00-16:30 Volunteers Week Cost: Free Date: Monday 1 - Sunday 7 June Time: All events Blogs Volunteers’ Week: Thank You to everyone who supports our communities 2 June 2026 So much more than a voice at the end of the phone 27 May 2026 Even after having my baby, I’ve stayed smoke-free and don’t plan on going back 1 April 2026 All blogs Find help with cost of living Join our Leicestershire Fostering Family Come and work with us Search for services in our directories