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Ecology boost continues at Beacon Hill Country Park
Ecology initiative to help wildlife to thrive continues
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First childcare settings get Healthy Tots status
Healthy Tots Status awarded to first childcare settings
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New exhibition is dressed to impress at Charnwood Museum
History of home dressmaking exhibition opens at Charnwood Museum
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Children in Care Choir to perform at Leicestershire fostering event
Beacon Voices will sing at information evening
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New Taste the Place tourism campaign launches
Taste the Place showcases the best food and drink on our doorstep
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Kibworth recycling and household waste site set to reopen after major redevelopment
The site has step-free access to the skips, making it easier and safer for the public to recycle and deposit their unwanted household waste
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Still time to apply for Coronation road closures
Nearly 80 groups and individuals already planning to mark a special weekend
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Leftover-based recipe competition to mark Food Waste Action Week
Highlighting how great food can be created
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£49.5 million for Melton as government supports vital new road
Planned work will reduce congestion, improve air quality and provide faster local journeys in Britain’s 'rural capital of food'.
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Sign up now for ‘eggcellent’ free Easter holiday clubs
The holiday activity clubs are available for children aged five to 16 receiving benefits-related free school meals
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Carer urges members of the LGBTQ+ community to find out about fostering
Encouraging the LGBTQ+ community to find out more about fostering
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County leads the way in new Pact to drive the green agenda
The council is now calling upon other organisations and groups across the county to sign up and play their part in combating climate change
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Government go-ahead for new SEND school in Leicestershire
The county council says it is delighted that the Department of Education has approved its application for a 90-place school for children with special educational needs and disabilities in Quorn
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Lutterworth site to create new jobs
New jobs are coming to Lutterworth after plans for two new takeaway restaurants were given the green light
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Events to support new and expectant parents
Activities planned to support babies’ brain development and explore play ideas
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Young people secure secondary school places in Leicestershire
Just over 90.5 per cent – that’s just over 7,000 students – have been offered their preferred place
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Nursery partnership with National Forest gives tree-mendous boost to council planting ambitions
The project aims to produce around 20,000 trees per year