First turf turned on new school build
Work starts on the building of the Bowman Academy special school
Hospital discharge grant to support unpaid carers
The hospital discharge grant is there for unpaid carers looking after a loved one who has recently been discharged from hospital
Family hub network created in Leicestershire with opening of final ‘big six’ venues
The 'big six' Family Hub venues are now open, giving families access to all types of support
Get ready for the Bosworth Medieval Medley 2023
Popular show marks the Battle of Bosworth over August weekend
Council gets £6.8m grant funding to help county households reduce their energy bills
The Home Upgrade Grant funding is available to homes without mains gas central heating
Partnership project is huge boost for grasslands and wildlife habitats
The three-year project aims to enhance grasslands and wildflower habitats at three sites along the River Soar
Convenience store fined £2,500 for selling fake wine
Trading Standards officers found 21 bottles of counterfeit Yellow Tail Australian wine for sale
Authorities and local community working together on climate change
An online resource has been created to help Leicestershire groups aim for net zero in their local communities
Explore Leicestershire’s museums for special prizes
Journey to county council's museums for the chance to add stickers to your museum "passport"
Popular skills support hub comes to Shepshed
Pop up hubs offering tailored, one-to-one support are running throughout August
Unpaid carers can visit attractions for free for 12 months
Carers' passport holders can take advantage of special offer
Hundreds of thousands of unsafe items stopped at airport by Leicestershire Trading Standards
The seizures are worth more than £15.3m
National award for wildlife verges project
More than 70 grass verges have been transformed into mini-wildlife havens
Communities urged to make ‘ultrafast’ pledge
People in Melton, Charnwood and Harborough can sign up for vouchers
First-time Green Flag award for Watermead (North) country park
Location joins other parks in claiming accolade
Bradgate Park invests in green transport
Bradgate Park Trust and Leicestershire County Council have teamed up to invest in greener transport
‘Short-sighted’ move to propose ticket office closures
Call for rail travel to be safe and inclusive
Council shortlisted for top equalities award
The council has been shortlisted for the Local Government Chronicle Workforce awards