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• City council publishes report on Storm Henk flooding

  17 December 2024

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER City Council has published its statutory report on the flooding that affected more than 150 properties in the city at the beginning of 2024.

• Waste collection changes over Christmas and New Year holidays

  12 December 2024

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER City Council will be making changes to its regular waste and recycling collection days due the Christmas and New Year's bank holidays.

• £500k+ funding boost for River Soar in Leicester

  11 December 2024

  3 minute read

  PLANS to improve the River Soar in Leicester have received a funding boost of more than £500,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

• Council plans new affordable homes for vacant site

  10 December 2024

  2 minute read

  A DISUSED block of flats – that has stood empty for over seven years – is to be demolished to make way for new affordable housing.

• Lamp-posts get colourful upgrade in the Cultural Quarter

  9 December 2024

  1 minute read

  NEW artwork created by local artists, designers and members of the public is being wrapped around more than 100 lamp-posts in St George's Cultural Quarter. 

• Exhibition celebrates the creativity of East Midlands’ artists

  9 December 2024

  1 minute read

  AN EXHIBITION that showcases artistic talent from across the East Midlands will open at Leicester’s flagship museum on Saturday (14 December).

• Free and low-cost fun in Leicester this Christmas

  5 December 2024

  5 minute read

  IDEAS for family fun that won’t break the bank this Christmas have been put together in a handy guide by Leicester City Council.

• Get your tickets for Leicester’s festive ice rink

  28 November 2024

  1 minute read

  LEICESTER’s popular festive ice rink opened in Jubilee Square on Thursday 5 December – and this year, skaters can enjoy gliding over 20,000 glittering LED lights installed beneath the ice.

• Festive events coming up at Leicester’s Guildhall

  27 November 2024

  2 minute read

  FESTIVE films, live music and Christmas wreath-making are some of the events taking place at Leicester’s Guildhall this winter.

• Choose public transport to enjoy the city centre this Christmas

  26 November 2024

  3 minute read

  VISITORS to Leicester over the festive season will be able to make use of a range of flexible bus tickets and sustainable travel options this Christmas.

• Full steam ahead for Abbey Pumping Station’s Christmas special!

  25 November 2024

  1 minute read

  LEICESTER’S Abbey Pumping Station is counting down to Christmas with a steam-themed festive event that all the family will enjoy.

• New tree trail launched in time for National Tree Week

  20 November 2024

  2 minute read

  A NEW online guide that highlights some of the magnificent trees in Leicester’s Victoria Park has been compiled by city council volunteers.