Toy appeal launched to help give children a happy Christmas
Last year’s appeal saw brand-new toys given to 910 children and food vouchers helping 386 families in need
Proposals mooted to reduce waste site spend
Proposals to reduce waste site costs are going out for consultation
New options considered for road after cost rockets
With growing construction costs, plans to construct the southern leg of the Melton Mowbray Distributor Road are no longer viable
Academy trust for 'green’ primary school announced
Discovery Schools Trust will run the 210-pupil Market Harborough school
County highlights rail freight concerns
County council's new report outlines concerns over proposed rail freight interchange to be situated in Hinckley
Second cash boost for buses in county
The council has been awarded Government funding to continue shaping the future of public transport across Leicestershire
Partnership with road contractors keeps county on the right path
100 metres of Groby Pool pathway has been revamped
Festival shines spotlight on social care
The Festival of Practice attracted more than 900 bookings to nearly 30 workshops
Multiply adult learning programme sets out its stall with showcase event
Multiply is a three-year programme to help adults improve their numeracy skills
Organisations sign up for free mental health training
Residents and organisations able to get help from council
Honours and awards presented by Lord-Lieutenant
Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire Mike Kapur OBE presented the MBE, BEM and Coronation Champions awards at two ceremonies
Children in Care Choir to take centre stage at Leicestershire fostering event
Beacon Voices, whose members are all young people in care, will also be making a guest appearance at the final in-person fostering event of the year
Apply now to popular free tree and hedge scheme
Anyone in the county with a suitable piece of land to plant can apply for the free trees
Boost to threatened bird species across county as recovery project gets £77,000 grant
The funding will be used to buy and install 364 swift nesting boxes
Map out travel changes you want to see
Share your thoughts on travel changes you would like to see across Market Harborough
Good response to see council’s cycling, walking and wheeling ambitions
The council held its first cycling, walking and wheeling forum to over 50 individuals
Forestry & Arboriculture team helping to keep Leicestershire green
The council’s Forestry & Arboriculture team take care of over 321,000 trees across the county
Reminder for Melton residents to make ‘ultrafast’ pledge
Don't miss out on chance to boost connections to homes and businesses