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Hundreds of thousands of unsafe items stopped at airport by Leicestershire Trading Standards
The seizures are worth more than £15.3m
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National award for wildlife verges project
More than 70 grass verges have been transformed into mini-wildlife havens
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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
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‘Short-sighted’ move to propose ticket office closures
Call for rail travel to be safe and inclusive
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Council shortlisted for top equalities award
The council has been shortlisted for the Local Government Chronicle Workforce awards
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Call to spare time to support children in care
Opportunity to 'make real difference' to young people's lives
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Council appointed to aid nature recovery
Strategy will identify locations to create or improve habitat, to provide the greatest benefit for nature and the wider environment
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Council re-signs Covenant to show its support for armed forces community
The Armed Forces Covenant promises to ensure that no member of the armed forces community should face a disadvantage
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Stay safe and be allergy aware when eating out, says Trading Standards
Everyone should feel comfortable to speak up about their allergy and feel safe when eating out
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New watering call to help trees thrive
People are being urged to do their bit by giving young trees a much-needed water
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LED lighting plan would save money – and energy
There will be a opportunity to have your say on the proposal
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Armed Forces Day events to honour service personnel, veterans, reservists and cadet volunteers
A series of events will honour all members of the armed forces community
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Do your bit to cut pollution on Clean Air Day 2023
People are being urged to pledge to make small changes to help reduce air pollution
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Call for Leicestershire people to help in fight against ash dieback
Ash dieback has wiped out thousands of ash trees across the UK
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Great Big Green Week sees council and communities working together to promote climate action
Great Big Green Week takes place from Saturday 10 June to Sunday 18 June
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Share your hopes for the future of the planet by writing a Letter to Tomorrow
The project gives people the chance to make a real difference in their own communities
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Public encouraged to nominate outstanding voluntary organisations for Royal award
The King's Award for Voluntary Service holds the same value as an MBE