Blog

Welcome to our blog, where we share stories about the people, projects and places that matter to you.

'You become the eyes on the ground'

✍️Sileby Volunteer Flood Warden, Robert Butler
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Jane Moore
3 minutes

Leading an ‘outstanding’ team – my career journey

✍️ Jane Moore, Director of Children and Family Services

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4 minutes

Bringing museum magic to schools

Learn how our creative learning services bring the magic of artefacts to schools. ✍️ Milena, workshop leader

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5 minutes

"It's the people that make the council": co-chairing the Disabled Workers' Group

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Millie Frith talked about her role as co-chair of the Disabled Workers' Group. Millie has autism and ADHD and uses her knowledge to support other disabled people in the county.

✍️ Millie Frith, Content Designer

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3 minutes

A day in the life of a Local Area Co-ordinator

✍️Katie Barradell, Local Area Co-ordinator

Sally and two Leicestershire County Council staff members smiling at the camera
3 minutes

'A meaningful, friendly relationship'

Sally, the longest-serving Independent Visitor at 11 years, recently shared her experiences of spending time with young people, and why she would recommend it to others. ✍️ Sally, Independent Visitor

Independent Visitor Phoebe and young person
3 minutes

'A flexible and fulfilling role': my experience as the youngest Independent Visitor

As one of the youngest Independent Visitors involved in the scheme, Phoebe shares her experiences of helping young people in care in Leicestershire.

✍️Phoebe, Independent Visitor

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3 minutes

I did an apprenticeship at 51 – and you could too

✍️ Sam Cooper, Senior Project Manager, Environment & Transport

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2 minutes

Weddings are expensive, but they don't have to cost the Earth

Environment Action Volunteer (EAV), Hayley, talks through her recent wedding day that took place this summer, as she discusses how she prevented waste and made it as eco-friendly as possible to help others follow suit ✍️ EAV, Hayley

Country parks volunteer Paul Tunnicliffe, a dog and senior ranger David Luther in a car
2 minutes

Roots run deep with longest serving country parks volunteer

Our longest serving country parks volunteer reflects on 25 years looking after our sites

✍️ Paul Tunnicliffe, country parks volunteer

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2 minutes

Recycle Week 2024 is here!

Environment and Waste Management Technician, Beth, outlines the work that has gone towards the promotion of Recycle Week this year along with discussing the key themes and messages ✍️Beth, Environment and Waste Technician