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Young people secure secondary school places in Leicestershire
Just over 90.5 per cent – that’s just over 7,000 students – have been offered their preferred place
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Nursery partnership with National Forest gives tree-mendous boost to council planting ambitions
The project aims to produce around 20,000 trees per year
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Adults and Communities Engagement Panel seeking new volunteers
The panel ensures that key decisions are shaped by residents, service users and carers
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Farmer banned from keeping animals for 10 years after admitting illegal pig slaughter
The farmer was prosecuted by Leicestershire Trading Standards Service
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Budget delivers vital support and protects services
Plan protects public services during tough economic times and includes £57m investment in support
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Tree planting marks one year of Ukrainian guests in Leicestershire
An oak tree has been planted to mark one year of solidarity with Ukraine
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Council receives £63k funding to take net zero plans forward
Leicestershire was chosen as one of 31 places to receive the Net Zero Living Programme funding
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£1m funding boost to support creation of 'family hubs'
We're one of 12 local authorities to receive boost to support parents, carers and families
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There’s still time to nominate your young person of the year for 2023
The award is open to all 13 to 19-year-olds living or attending full-time education in Leicester or Leicestershire
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Food and energy support tops £1m
Two-thirds of the £1.5m pot have been allocated - and there's still time to apply
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Online map will help to protect county’s trees
The map details every Tree Preservation Order (TPO) managed by Leicestershire County Council
Free adult learning taster sessions from GoLearn Leicestershire
All sessions are completely free and there is no need to book
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Grounds for continued success at popular colliery park
Grounds Café has chosen Snibston as its fifth Midlands site
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Preparing the ground for major relief road
On-site activity ahead of main construction work starting in the Spring
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Plotting the future of public transport amid challenging times
Cabinet discusses cost-effective ways of supporting bus network
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Budget supports public services during tough economic times
Support for vulnerable people is at the heart of the proposals
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Council waives road closure fees to support Coronation
Number of communities already organising events
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Sign up for free courses for help with improving numbers skills
The sessions are aimed at improving confidence with numbers and applying those skills to everyday situations, including household budgeting