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• Flag raising to mark start of Armed Forces Week in Leicester

  21 June 2024

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  THE FLAG of the Armed Forces will be raised in Leicester’s Town Hall Square on Monday (24 June) to mark the start of Armed Forces Week.

• Enjoy Heritage Sundays with a guided tour of Leicester landmarks

  21 June 2024

  1 minute read

  THERE’S a chance to explore some of Leicester’s most popular historic buildings next week, with the return of Heritage Sundays.

• SEND transport consultation to take place after the election

  19 June 2024

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  A NEW consultation on proposals to end school transport funding for young people aged 16 and over who have special educational needs and disability (SEND), will now take place after the school summer holidays.

• Schools take part in Clean Air Day

  19 June 2024

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  PUPILS and staff from schools in Leicester are taking part in Clean Air Day.

• Free taster sessions on offer for adult learners

  18 June 2024

  2 minute read

  FREE taster sessions for adult learners will be on offer at an open day later this month.

• Sign up now for holiday scheme for children on free school meals

  17 June 2024

  2 minute read

  CHILDREN and young people in Leicester who receive benefits-related free school meals are being invited to sign up for a programme of free summer activities before the deadline on Sunday 30 June.

• New exhibition showcases creativity of refugees

  13 June 2024

  1 minute read

  A STUNNING dress that embodies ideas of friendship and welcome is the focal point of a new exhibition at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery.

• Council and charities join forces to highlight Eid Festival

  12 June 2024

  2 minute read

  THE city council is working with local Muslim charities, Leicester Community Assist (LCA) and Eid Prayer and Festival (EPF) to put on this year’s Eid-al-Adha prayer festival, which will take place on Victoria Park for the 10th year running.

• Museum marks landmark anniversary with family fun day

  11 June 2024

  1 minute read

  LEICESTER Museum & Art Gallery is inviting families to join its 175th anniversary celebrations on Sunday (16 June).

• Trading Standards staff check prices are clear in smaller shops

  10 June 2024

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  TRADING Standards officers from Leicester City Council have been supporting an operation to ensure clear pricing is on display in smaller shops.

• Celebrate social connections at Let’s Get Together Week

  7 June 2024

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  PEOPLE are being encouraged to get together at a series of free events at venues across the city including at Leicester’s libraries and community centres next week.

• Charity lends helping hand for annual student move-out

  5 June 2024

  2 minute read

  STUDENTS preparing to move out of their term-time homes for the summer are being given a helping hand to donate items they no longer want and do their bit for charity.