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Meet current carers at fostering information event
If you're a resident interested in fostering, the upcoming county hall event is a chance to hear from other foster carers
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'Find out about adoption event' set for next Tuesday
The informal session is the perfect opportunity to find out more about the support available to adopt the amazing children waiting for a new home.
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Fostering benefits highlighted as payments increase
Allowances for foster carers have now risen, as the county look for carers with skills and dedication
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Bosworth Medieval Festival returns this August
The event will feature battle re-enactments, living history encampments, author talks and much more
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Have your say to help us make space for nature
Two surveys have been launched to capture a wide range of views, ideas and suggestions on how nature can be improved
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Connected Care Programme shortlisted for digital award
Remote technology used to reduce avoidable hospital admissions for care home residents
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LLR Care Record up for three major national awards
The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Care Record is nominated in three categories in the HSJ (Health Service Journal) Digital Awards
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Urgent call for Specialist Foster Carers
People with professional backgrounds in caregiving are being urged to come forward as specialist foster carers
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Successful bid for £8m ‘green’ bus funding is just the ticket
£8.1 million of Government funding will help buy electric buses and chargers, cutting carbon emissions
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Free and green travel for youngsters this Easter
Youngsters can travel on buses for in Leicestershire for free this Easter
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Find out more about SEND support services at roadshow event
Around 30 organisations which support SEND children and their families will be at the event
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Heritage sites secure top scores following Visit England inspection reports
All saw their marks increase since the last inspections
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Call to join Communities Network and attend summit at County Hall
The event will help build and strengthen relationships in the community
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Temporary road closures linked to major scheme
Essential drainage work linked to North and East Melton Mowbray Distributor Road
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Tree scheme helps dairy’s work to boost environment and biodiversity
The farmer-owned co-operative has received 75 trees from the free trees scheme
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Care experienced children and young people given ‘protected characteristic’ status
Leicestershire County Council and councillors have committed to making being ‘care experienced’ a protected characteristic
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Hundreds of Leicestershire families support Ukrainians fleeing war
More than 500 Leicestershire families have hosted Ukrainian guests
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Have your say on updated proposals for waste sites
The new consultation is open until Wednesday 20 March
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Drop-in events for people affected by recent storms
Communities across Leicestershire are invited to flooding drop-in sessions