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• Views sought on plan for new residents parking scheme

  2 November 2026

  2 minute read

  PEOPLE are being invited to have their say about proposals for a new permit parking scheme in part of Leicester.

• Rolling road closures planned for Vaisakhi parade

  2 November 2026

  1 minute read

  THOUSANDS of people will be taking part in a major annual Sikh parade through Leicester later this month.

• Government to revisit decisions on local government reorganisation

  29 October 2026

  2 minute read

  The Government announced today (29 October) that it will be withdrawing its decision on local government reorganisation (LGR) for a number of councils including Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, and revisiting them over the next three months.

• Vote for Riverside Festival for two national awards!

  28 October 2026

  2 minute read

  PEOPLE are being urged to vote for Leicester’s Riverside Festival after it was shortlisted in two categories at the UK Festival Awards 2026.

• Leicester set for sparkling Diwali celebrations

  27 October 2026

  2 minute read

  A WIDE range of events celebrating Diwali are bringing music, culture and community celebrations to venues across Leicester, culminating in the city's Diwali Day celebrations on Sunday 8 November. 

• City to fall silent for Remembrance Sunday commemorations

  27 October 2026

  2 minute read

  PEOPLE across Leicester will remember the city’s fallen service men and women at the city’s annual Remembrance Sunday commemorations.

• New funding round opens for Leicester festivals & events

  26 October 2026

  1 minute read

  LOCAL organisations are being invited to apply to Leicester city Council for a share of £230,000 to help them put on festivals and events in Leicester.

• New powers strengthen response to anti-social behaviour

  26 October 2026

  2 minute read

  NEW powers are being introduced in response to anti-social behaviour. 

• Work starts on ambitious Stocking Farm housing scheme

  26 October 2026

  1 minute read

  WORK to build 50 energy-efficient, family-friendly council homes on an underused area of Leicester estate is now under way.

• Two new 20mph zones approved by city council

  22 October 2026

  1 minute read

  TWO new 20mph zones are set to be introduced in residential parts of Leicester.

• Leicester Buses launches half-term competition

  21 October 2026

  2 minute read

  Families are being encouraged to explore Leicester by bus this October half term, with the chance to win a family day out at the National Space Centre or King Richard III Visitor Centre.

• Enjoy free and low-cost family fun in Leicester this half term

  15 October 2026

  4 minute read

  FAMILIES looking for affordable ways to enjoy the October half-term will find plenty going on across Leicester next week.