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Leicestershire’s take on Christmas ad aims to encourage more people to foster
Our version features a young person snaking his way through the skatepark while wearing a ‘Fostering Leicestershire’ t-shirt
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Leicestershire care professionals to be celebrated at awards ceremony
An awards event to recognise professionals across the care industry is being held.
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New website offers SEND support to young people & their families
A new one-stop shop website has launched to help children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities access information and support in Leicestershire.
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More trees to be planted in Leicestershire, thanks to grants
The grants will be used for tree planting initiatives across the county
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Art exhibition gives domestic abuse survivors a voice
The project uses art to reflect, heal and empower
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Younger onset dementia event kicks-off at King Power Stadium
Event visitors can have their say about the challenges they face
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We're ready and prepared for winter, say council
We’re encouraging people to keep up-to-date with the latest information on gritting and travel, staying well and preparing for flooding
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Sponsorship scheme’s goal to find new foster carers across Leicestershire
There are currently almost 700 children in care in Leicestershire
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Council urges residents to recycle batteries responsibly
Two waste sites were forced to close temporarily earlier this year, after discarded batteries started fires
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Last chance to comment on parliamentary boundary changes
You can give your views on updated proposals until 5 December
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Care team nominated for national accolade
The Inspired to Care team was a finalist for the Outstanding Contribution to Social Care Award
County Hall lit up in red to support Poppy Appeal and mark Remembrance
Last year, more than 30 buildings across the city and county joined with Leicestershire County Council in lighting up
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Interactive map sets cycling and walking plans in motion
Leicestershire locals are being invited to suggest ways to improve cycling and walking routes in two busy areas of the county.
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Double win for council-run attractions
The historic sites have been recognised for the awards following inspections
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Rural transport pilot scheme to launch
Fox Connect's minibuses are available to book on-demand journeys between Leicester and Hinckley
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Councils encourage residents to go green this Halloween
Up to 22 million pumpkins are binned in the UK every Halloween