Environment and planning
Read about our commitment to the environment
Local Nature Recovery Strategy
The Local Nature Recovery Strategy aims to make space for nature and bring long-term benefits for people and the environment.
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Be ‘flood ready’ this winter
Helping communities to be more resilient
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Improvement works at recycling and household waste sites
The works will be carried out at the Mountsorrel, Kibworth and Melton sites
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Major drainage works for Enderby and Whetstone
Important work to begin in the district of Blaby next month
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It’s never too soon to prepare for flooding
Heavy rain is forecast to follow dry spell
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Four recycling and household waste sites to remain closed as service pressures continue
The temporary closures have been extended until further notice at Bottesford, Lutterworth, Oadby and Shepshed
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Temporary closures at recycling and household waste sites
The closures will allow staff and resources to be focused on keeping the wider network running safely
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Call for residents to shape Leicestershire’s big priorities
What's most important to you? Give your views on our future priorities
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Get exploring this summer and help nature recover
Residents are being invited to turn walks, bike rides and family days out into nature-spotting adventures
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Call for Leicestershire people to help in fight against ash dieback
There are estimated to be more than half a million ash trees in Leicestershire
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New Broadnook school begins to take shape
420-place school in the works
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Temporary closure of Lount Recycling and Household Waste site for improvement works
It will be closed for a few weeks from Friday 17 July for the installation of a Rehome Zone
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New funding for swift boxes installation project
The £12,000 grant from Natural England will be used to buy and install 150 swift boxes