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• Views sought on historic conservation area in Braunstone

  5 July 2024

  3 minute read

  A CONSULTATION is asking for people to share their views on how the special character of Braunstone village should be preserved.

• Views sought on plans for camera enforcement on two school streets

  5 July 2024

  2 minute read

  PLANS to improve road safety and air quality on two streets close to a local school using new enforcement powers have been outlined by the city council.

• Low-cost summer fun listings launched in time for school holidays

  2 July 2024

  4 minute read

  FAMILIES looking for a low-cost day out this summer should check out what’s on in Leicester’s children’s centres, parks, libraries and museums.

• Travel advice ahead of Kasabian’s return to Leicester’s Victoria Park

  1 July 2024

  3 minute read

  MUSIC fans will be heading to Leicester this weekend to enjoy the return of Kasabian to Victoria Park.

• Join in a summer of fun at Leicester Libraries

  28 June 2024

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER Libraries are getting ready to launch their annual reading challenge, with free fun activities on offer over the long summer holidays.

• Neighbourhood resurfacing works to take place

  27 June 2024

  2 minute read

  A PROGRAMME of repairing and resurfacing streets in neighbourhoods across Leicester is due to continue next month.

• Museum event will showcase pupils’ healthy mealbarrows

  24 June 2024

  2 minute read

  EVERYONE is invited to admire the efforts of schoolchildren who have been growing their own grub at an event at Abbey Pumping Station next month.

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

  21 June 2024

  1 minute read

  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

  1 minute read

  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

  1 minute read

  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.