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• Local Plan is formally adopted

  9 June 2026

  1 minute read

  LEICESTER’S Local Plan has been formally adopted, after being approved at a full council meeting earlier this year.

• Sign up now for summer activity scheme!

  8 June 2026

  2 minute read

  CHILDREN in Leicester who receive benefits-related free school meals are invited to sign up for a programme of free summer activities.

• Court grants order to enable securing of Lee Circle car park

  4 June 2026

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER Magistrates Court has today granted an order that will allow Leicester City Council to secure the former NCP car park at Lee Circle.

• Plan your journey to Riverside Festival

  4 June 2026

  2 minute read

  AS LEICESTER’S largest free festival returns, there are lots of ways to make your journey into the city centre this weekend to join in the fun.

• Have a Roman adventure in Leicester this weekend!

  2 June 2026

  1 minute read

  FAMILIES heading to Leicester for outdoor fun, live music and great street food at this weekend’s Riverside Festival can add an interactive Roman adventure to their list of things to do.

• Council acts to stop anti-social behaviour at Lee Circle car park

  2 June 2026

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER City Council has started legal proceedings to enable it to secure Lee Circle car park, which closed in March when NCP went into administration.

• Council wins planning appeal over city centre extension

  2 June 2026

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER City Council has successfully defended a planning decision after an appeal by the developer.

• June events bring both family fun and real ale to Abbey Pumping Station

  2 June 2026

  2 minute read

  THERE’S something for everyone at Leicester’s Abbey Pumping Station this month, with three events coming up that will delight families and real ale fans alike.

• New ‘school street’ scheme to be trialled

  28 May 2026

  2 minute read

  NEW measures to improve school run safety are due to be introduced on a trial basis at a Leicester school next week.

• Pack for Good scheme helps students do their bit for charity

  28 May 2026

  2 minute read

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

• New residents' parking scheme begins next week

  26 May 2026

  2 minute read

  A NEW residents’ parking scheme will come into effect on roads close to Leicester’s Golden Mile from next week.

• Music, arts, culture and fun – Riverside’s got it all!

  22 May 2026

  3 minute read

  RIVERSIDE Festival’s full programme has now been revealed – and it’s packed full of interactive experiences, hands-on activities and music to suit every taste.