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Find out more about fostering
The session is a chance to meet and talk to carers and the Leicestershire County Council fostering team
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New tree selection guide could become a countrywide blueprint
The resource will be used by highway planners to guide the re-establishment of trees along the highway and in the creation of new developments
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“We need to reform the system - now,” council leaders tell Government
The 20 lowest funded councils are calling for change to prevent higher Council Tax and poorer services
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Refreshed strategy highlights commitment to supporting carers
Priorities include identifying and recognising carers quickly
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Appeal for people to sign up to become Numeracy Champions
Numeracy Champions help to improve people’s confidence with numbers and support them to have a more positive approach to maths
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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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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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