http://www.leicester.gov.uk Latest News From Leicester City Council Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT Copyright leicester.gov.uk. All rights reserved. http://news.leicester.gov.uk/newsArchiveDetail.aspx?Id=1284 http://news.leicester.gov.uk/newsArchiveDetail.aspx?Id=1284 YOUNG visitors to Leicester's museums will be able to take part in a range of exciting half-term activities next week. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT http://news.leicester.gov.uk/newsArchiveDetail.aspx?Id=1290 http://news.leicester.gov.uk/newsArchiveDetail.aspx?Id=1290 MORE than 600 species of plants and animals - some of which haven't been seen in the region for over 200 years - have been recorded in the latest study of Leicester's Aylestone Meadows nature reserve. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT http://news.leicester.gov.uk/newsArchiveDetail.aspx?Id=1267 http://news.leicester.gov.uk/newsArchiveDetail.aspx?Id=1267 NEW guidelines covering the control of advertising boards on city highways are being considered by the city mayor and his cabinet team. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT http://news.leicester.gov.uk/newsArchiveDetail.aspx?Id=1277 http://news.leicester.gov.uk/newsArchiveDetail.aspx?Id=1277 PRIORITIES for Leicester's adoption service over the coming year, and a report on its performance went to the City Mayor's Cabinet today. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT http://news.leicester.gov.uk/newsArchiveDetail.aspx?Id=1282 http://news.leicester.gov.uk/newsArchiveDetail.aspx?Id=1282 FOLLOWING its statutory consultation and the review carried out by members of Leicester City Council’s adult social care scrutiny committee, the council is now looking at a clear way forward for its elderly persons’ homes. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT http://news.leicester.gov.uk/newsArchiveDetail.aspx?Id=1283 http://news.leicester.gov.uk/newsArchiveDetail.aspx?Id=1283 DEPUTY City Mayor Rory Palmer has today (Feb 6) announced plans for a £400,000 programme of work that will see highway improvements carried out in around 20 city neighbourhoods. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT http://news.leicester.gov.uk/newsArchiveDetail.aspx?Id=1287 http://news.leicester.gov.uk/newsArchiveDetail.aspx?Id=1287 LEICESTER'S gritting teams have been out in force all weekend to combat the big freeze. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT http://news.leicester.gov.uk/newsArchiveDetail.aspx?Id=1288 http://news.leicester.gov.uk/newsArchiveDetail.aspx?Id=1288 LEICESTER City Council's cabinet has endorsed proposals about the future development of adult social care in the city. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT http://news.leicester.gov.uk/newsArchiveDetail.aspx?Id=1289 http://news.leicester.gov.uk/newsArchiveDetail.aspx?Id=1289 AN Ofsted inspection of children’s services in Leicester has found that children in the council’s care are helping to shape council services, and there is a strong political commitment to improving the lives of the most vulnerable children and young people in the city. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT http://news.leicester.gov.uk/newsArchiveDetail.aspx?Id=1286 http://news.leicester.gov.uk/newsArchiveDetail.aspx?Id=1286 The following press release was issued by Leicestershire Police, in conjunction with Leicester City Council: Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT