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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Public invited to help monitor the health of nature
People of all backgrounds and levels of experience are encouraged to get involved
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Almost 30,000 trees given away last year
Making Leicestershire greener
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Resilience boosted since Storm Henk as flood report is published
Biggest ever flood investigation for county after damage caused by storm
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New Leicestershire Matters - out now
The spring edition of our residents' newsletter is dropping through letterboxes
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Communities urged to ‘Be Risk Ready’ after second wettest February on record
People urged to prepare for adverse weather after bad rainfall
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Further work gets underway to remove trees affected by ash dieback
A comprehensive replanting programme is planned to replace the felled trees with native species
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Tree planting target increased to one million by 2032
We're supporting the ambition by planting trees directly, applying for funding or giving away tree planting kits
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Finishing touches under way on Melton’s new distributor road
The road is due to open around Easter
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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
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Council creates new wildlife habitat near Ravenstone
The site has been designed to enhance biodiversity and connect with the surrounding landscape
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Christmas message from council leader
Leader sends Christmas cheer and looks ahead to 2026
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Feedback sought to shape budget
Complete a short questionnaire and help to shape budget plans