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County Council invites you to find out about fostering
Foster carer, Cat completed the application virtually during the pandemic. Read about her experience.
Environment grants available to Leicestershire's community groups
Leicestershire's community groups and organisations are invited to apply for environment grants.
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Find out more about fostering and adoption at 'virtual' events
Virtual information events about fostering and adoption being held
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Virtual workshop to support groups seeking grants
Projects up and running, thanks to county council backing
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Council encourages you to nominate your care professional
Thank those who've gone above and beyond during the pandemic
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Uncertainty over national funding drives budget plan
Four-year plan sets out investment and challenges, including the impact of coronavirus
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Lord Lieutenant's Young Person of the Year 2020 announced
Sixteen young finalists attend virtual event
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Further talks on strategic transport priorities
Aims include supporting growth, tackling effects of climate change and supporting local economy
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Key figures unite to call for big effort to beat virus
Rates continue to spiral across county and city
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Call to unite in last fortnight of lockdown
Please take as much care as you can, says Covid-19 survivor