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• Five days left to claim pension credit and qualify for extra £324

  13 December 2022

  1 minute read

  THE city council is urging people to find out whether they or someone they know are eligible for pension credit.

• Exhibition celebrates the creativity of East Midlands’ artists

  9 December 2022

  1 minute read

  AN EXHIBITION that showcases artistic talent from across the East Midlands will open at Leicester’s flagship museum tomorrow (Saturday 10 December).

• Children help schools serve up lower carbon lunches

  9 December 2022

  3 minute read

  A PROJECT designed to create school meals that are kinder to the planet has changed the menu at dozens of city schools.

• Household survey provides insight into life in Leicester

  9 December 2022

  2 minute read

  A SURVEY of more than 3,000 adults in Leicester has provided a snapshot of the lives of the city’s residents.

• City signs up to declaration on healthy weight

  9 December 2022

  5 minute read

  LEICESTER City Council has become the first East Midlands council to sign up to a declaration on healthy weight.

• It’s time to nominate your young person of the year for 2023

  8 December 2022

  1 minute read

  THE LORD-LIEUTENANT of Leicestershire has launched his 2023 awards to showcase and celebrate the achievements of young people across the city and county.

• Shining stars celebrated at awards event

  8 December 2022

  5 minute read

  CHILDREN and young people with special educational needs and disabilities have been recognised for their achievements at a celebration event.

• Take advantage of buses and cycling routes this Christmas

  7 December 2022

  2 minute read

  VISITORS to Leicester over the festive season are being encouraged to make the most of a range of flexible bus tickets and sustainable travel options

• Gritting teams on standby for winter weather

  6 December 2022

  2 minute read

  ROAD gritting teams from Leicester City Council are preparing to take to the city’s streets as the first very cold winter temperatures approach over the coming days.  

• Volunteers’ energy helps power Abbey Pumping Station

  2 December 2022

  2 minute read

  THE VOLUNTEERS who help to keep the vintage engines running at Leicester’s Abbey Pumping Station have been thanked by City Mayor Peter Soulsby.

• Royal tree gets new home in Abbey Park

  2 December 2022

  2 minute read

  A TREE that formed part of a royal sculpture earlier this year is getting a new home in Leicester’s Abbey Park.

• Schools celebrate Grow Your Own Grub competition

  2 December 2022

  2 minute read

  SCHOOLS that have been growing their own grub got together to reap the rewards of their hard work at a celebration event.