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• Tree trail invites visitors to discover more in Abbey Park

  28 November 2022

  2 minute read

  AN ONLINE resource that will encourage people to find out more about the magnificent trees in Abbey Park has gone live today (Monday 28 November).

• Council backs public’s right to access footpath

  25 November 2022

  2 minute read

  A LEGAL process that seeks to ensure that the public can continue to use a popular Leicester footpath is to get under way next month.

• Get your skates on for Leicester’s Christmas cracker of festive fun

  24 November 2022

  4 minute read

  CHRISTMAS in Leicester is about to get a lot cooler as the finishing touches are made to the city’s festive ice rink before it opens next week.

• City council declares housing crisis

  24 November 2022

  2 minute read

  RADICAL steps to address the housing crisis in Leicester are being set out in a new action plan by Leicester City Council.

• Leicestershire care professionals to be celebrated at awards ceremony

  23 November 2022

  2 minute read

  An awards event is being held to recognise professionals across the care industry.

• Driver faked paperwork to try to avoid fines

  22 November 2022

  2 minute read

  A MAN who claimed to be making deliveries when he was repeatedly caught parking illegally in loading bays and residents’ permit areas has been ordered to pay more than £2,200 in fines, costs and compensation.

• Information event to help people take first step towards university study

  22 November 2022

  1 minute read

  PEOPLE can find out about an alternative route into higher education and university study at an open day.

• Parking areas and new footpath to be created in city neighbourhoods

  21 November 2022

  2 minute read

  NEIGHBOURHOOD parking spaces and a new footpath are being created in a series of schemes across Leicester over the coming weeks.

• Council faces worst funding crisis in its history

  18 November 2022

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER’S City Mayor says the autumn statement published by the Chancellor yesterday will lead to more cuts to essential services, as the city council prepares for the worst funding crisis it has ever experienced.

• Leicester among global ‘A list’ for leadership on climate action

  17 November 2022

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER has retained its place as a global leader on climate action, achieving a top score on CDP’s 'Cities A List'.

• Social workers celebrated – plus a national award for Bhavna!

  17 November 2022

  3 minute read

  MORE than 120 social care staff from the city council have had their hard work and dedication recognised at a ‘Celebrating Success’ awards event.

• Fraudulent builder prosecuted

  17 November 2022

  2 minute read

  A ROGUE builder who defrauded three households by taking money for work which was never carried will have to pay £57,000 to his victims.