National funding boost for county library and heritage services
The funding will support access to culture and a targeted programmes of activities in libraries, museums and local communities
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Think about fostering as your New Year's resolution
Council urging people to consider changing lives of young people
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Praise as social care teams go 'extra mile' to support people
Vital role played in supporting discharges and keeping people out of hospital
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Sign up now for 10 per cent off GoLearn adult learning courses
Hundreds of part-time day, evening, and weekend courses are now open for enrolment
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Inspiring care workers recognised with awards
Julie's 35-year career is recognised with double success
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Support for vulnerable at heart of budget plan
Council fares better than expected in Autumn Statement, but financial outlook remains extremely tough
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Deadline approaching to apply for first-time primary school places
Applications for autumn 2023 intake need to be made by Sunday, January 15
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Nominate your young person of the year for 2023
The awards celebrate the very best examples of effort and achievement
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Men guilty of defrauding victims across the UK
The prosecution was brought following an investigation by Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards Service
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Melton Carnegie Museum improves score from VisitEngland
The museum has now been nominated for the national tourism body’s prestigious ‘Gold’ award
Five presented with honours by Lord-Lieutenant
Lord-Lieutenant Mike Kapur OBE presented a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) and four British Empire Medals (BEM) at the recent ceremony
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Sign up now for free winter holiday clubs
Bookings are open for free winter children's holiday clubs
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Get in the know this winter with your mental health and wellbeing
Local public and voluntary sector organisations are joining forces in a bid to tackle mental health across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland this winter.
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Leicestershire to supercharge rural broadband by pioneering ‘GigaHubs’
Trailblazing scheme will boost connections in rural areas