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Family hub network reaches countywide across Leicestershire
19 family hubs are now open in Leicestershire, providing support, help and activities countywide
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Skill sharing scheme begins in Charnwood
Innovative scheme for residents to share their skills and knowledge launched in Charnwood
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Care leavers flourish with cucumber tree planting
A promise to help young people leaving care to grow and thrive marked with a tree planting
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Watch out for rogue traders cashing in on storm damage
Be on the alert for doorstep traders and cold callers
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Closing date for primary school applications next week
The last date for application is Monday 15 January
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Leaders call on Government to release funding to help residents
Support would help residents and businesses counting the costs of Storm Henk
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Extra funding will allow community orchard scheme to grow
The scheme has been awarded £28,290 from Defra’s Coronation Living Heritage Fund
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Take care as flood alerts issued
Residents urged to sign up for alerts, heed advice and take extra care on the roads
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Family Hubs in Leicestershire support vulnerable families over Christmas holidays
Presents, festive hampers and food vouchers have been given to hundreds of families across Leicestershire
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The 2024 Lord-Lieutenant’s Young Person of the Year Awards are officially open
The awards celebrate the achievements of young people aged 13 to 19
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Council-led green consortium secures funding
The £2.56m will be used to bolster plans to reach net zero
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Inspiring care professionals are celebrated
More than 20 accolades handed out to recognise contribution to adult social care
Sign up now for 20 per cent discount on adult learning courses
Hundreds of courses are available in venues across Leicestershire
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Pressure builds as council faces toughest ever budget
The council's four-year budget proposal has been published
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Sign up for free winter holiday clubs
Children are invited to attend free holiday clubs over the festive holiday
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Apply now for next year’s primary school places
Parents and carers have until January 15 2024 to make primary school applications for next year