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Still time to have your say on budget plan
You can have your say on the latest proposals until 19 January
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Views sought on adults and communities strategy
Aim is to improve wellbeing and opportunity across the county
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Push for supported lodgings' providers
Role provides stability for 16-year-olds and over who are in care
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New 'eco-block' offers further SEND provision
Extension is latest phase of council's £30m investment plans
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By-election set for December
A by-election in Cosby and Countesthorpe will take place on 12 December
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Improvements to many areas of children's social care, says Ofsted
Council looking to ensure services constantly delivered
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Environment grants available for community projects
From Friday 1 November, community groups and organisations can apply for grants of up to £3K.
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World Mental Health Day 2019 - focus on suicide prevention
Every person has the potential to make a difference
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Businesses urged to apply for sustainable initiative funding
Businesses can now apply for funding of up to £5000 to help them implement active and sustainable travel initiatives in the workplace.
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Foster carer Leanne on transforming young lives
Event at County Hall to promote role of specialist foster carers
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Snibston open day as part of the Hello Heritage Festival
People can follow in the footsteps of past miners when the historic Snibston mine site will be open to the public on the 8 September 2019.
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Campaign to tackle impact of suicide receives over 126 pledges
Individuals and organisations pledge their support to tackle suicide in Leicestershire
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Children in care reveal wish-list for support
Video diaries tell story of care leavers and the support they receive