Lord-Lieutenant’s Young Person of Year 2023 announced
Inspirational winners announced at Lord Lieutenants award ceremony
Tree wardens celebrate 40 years of helping to keep the county green
Tree wardens help protect trees by reporting pests, disease and vandalism and help look out for opportunities to plant more trees in the local community.
Volunteering fit for a King – do your bit for The Big Help Out
People across the county are being encouraged to pledge to volunteer in their local communities on Monday 8 May and beyond
Space Park Leicester partnership signals formal start of operations at East Midlands Freeport
Government green light means East Midlands Freeport is now open for business
New Taste the Place tourism campaign launches
Taste the Place showcases the best food and drink on our doorstep
Kibworth recycling and household waste site set to reopen after major redevelopment
The site has step-free access to the skips, making it easier and safer for the public to recycle and deposit their unwanted household waste
Still time to apply for Coronation road closures
Nearly 80 groups and individuals already planning to mark a special weekend
£49.5 million for Melton as government supports vital new road
Planned work will reduce congestion, improve air quality and provide faster local journeys in Britain’s 'rural capital of food'.
Sign up now for ‘eggcellent’ free Easter holiday clubs
The holiday activity clubs are available for children aged five to 16 receiving benefits-related free school meals
County leads the way in new Pact to drive the green agenda
The council is now calling upon other organisations and groups across the county to sign up and play their part in combating climate change
Events to support new and expectant parents
Activities planned to support babies’ brain development and explore play ideas
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
Nursery partnership with National Forest gives tree-mendous boost to council planting ambitions
The project aims to produce around 20,000 trees per year
Adults and Communities Engagement Panel seeking new volunteers
The panel ensures that key decisions are shaped by residents, service users and carers
Farmer banned from keeping animals for 10 years after admitting illegal pig slaughter
The farmer was prosecuted by Leicestershire Trading Standards Service
Budget delivers vital support and protects services
Plan protects public services during tough economic times and includes £57m investment in support
Tree planting marks one year of Ukrainian guests in Leicestershire
An oak tree has been planted to mark one year of solidarity with Ukraine
County council again in Stonewall’s top 100 employers
The county council is proud to reveal its place in Stonewall’s list of 100 top employers in the UK