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Forestry & Arboriculture team helping to keep Leicestershire green
The council’s Forestry & Arboriculture team take care of over 321,000 trees across the county
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Reminder for Melton residents to make ‘ultrafast’ pledge
Don't miss out on chance to boost connections to homes and businesses
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Green light for permanent School Streets scheme
'Incredibly popular' support as children cycle, walk or wheel to school
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Trailblazing ash dieback efforts highlighted in environmental report
Spotlight shines on council's leading efforts to tackle deadly tree disease
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Fair funding talks with minister as campaign continues
Meeting follows discussions with the Chancellor earlier this year
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Organisations encouraged to become Mental Health Friendly Places
Partnership work will bring better understanding of mental health across city, county and Rutland
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£3 million boost for electric vehicle chargepoints in Leicestershire
Funding boost to bring thousands of new charging points to the county
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Free sessions to help parents nurture their babies’ rapidly developing minds
county-wide events to help new or expectant parents
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Have your say on plans to improve lives of people with dementia in Leicestershire
Less than two weeks left to have your say
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Nearly 40 organisations to showcase SEND support
Information about SEND support services available at Sept 7 roadshow event in Glenfield
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Applications open for next year’s school places
Apply now for both primary and secondary places for autumn 2024
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Adult Learning taster sessions across Leicestershire this September
Free sessions to give insight into courses on offer
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Community Timebanking scheme launches in Melton
New scheme gives people chance to donate and benefit from skills
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New 'green' school given the go-ahead
The next carbon-neutral primary school in Leicestershire has been approved to be built
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Urgent call for people to help foster children in Leicestershire
With nearly 700 children and young people in care, the council are urging people to step forward to find out more about fostering
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‘Tiny forest’ to be created as part of new eco-park
The council is working in partnership with North West Leicestershire District Council and Earthwatch UK to plan the miniature woodland on the Hermitage Recreation Ground in Whitwick
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Community orchard scheme set to bear fruit and grow a greener future
Community groups are being encouraged to apply for the free orchard packs