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• Online celebration marks Armed Forces Day 2021

  22 June 2021

  3 minute read

  Leicester and Leicestershire will be paying tribute to the armed forces community with a digital celebration to mark Armed Forces Day 2021.

• Last chance for businesses to apply for restart grant

  21 June 2021

  1 minute read

  BUSINESSES that have been affected by the pandemic are reminded that applications for the restart grant close on 30 June 2021.

• Council plans gradual reopening of its facilities this summer

  18 June 2021

  4 minute read

  MUSEUMS, leisure centres, libraries and neighbourhood centres in Leicester will reopen on a step-by-step basis this summer.

• Memorial walk for Leicester & Leicestershire is formally opened

  18 June 2021

  2 minute read

  A TREE trail in a country park that will provide a space for reflection and remembrance for those whose lives have been affected by coronavirus will be formally opened on Monday (21 June).

• National Smile Month reminds children to look after their teeth

  15 June 2021

  2 minute read

  A CHALLENGE to count the Rutland Dinosaur’s teeth, some top tips on dental health from Welford, the Leicester Tigers’ furry mascot, and a mass tooth-brushing event have all been helping to remind children in Leicester to look after their teeth.

• Community projects seek £3million of funding to boost employment and skills

  15 June 2021

  3 minute read

  FIVE community projects in Leicester are being put forward for a share of £3million of funding designed to help support people back into employment through learning new skills.

• New scheme to engage private sector landlords in meeting city’s housing need

  15 June 2021

  3 minute read

  PRIVATE sector landlords are being offered a package of support and help including financial incentives, secure rental income and hassle-free letting thanks to a new scheme being launched by Leicester City Council.

• Councils set to approve funding for Leicester Cathedral heritage centre

  14 June 2021

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER Cathedral’s plan to create a heritage learning centre that will enable visitors to find out more about the 2,000 year history of the site is set to be backed by the city and county councils.

• Bids submitted to finance major economic recovery projects

  11 June 2021

  3 minute read

  BIDS are due to be submitted this month to finance three major development projects to help drive the city’s economic recovery as it emerges from more than a year of lockdowns.

• Terminal diseases strike trees in Leicester’s Western Park

  11 June 2021

  4 minute read

  DOZENS of mature trees in a city park will have to be felled after becoming infected with terminal diseases.

• Marsden Lane Ramp scheme completed

  9 June 2021

  3 minute read

  WORK has been completed on a new pedestrian and cycle-friendly ramp linking part of the Great Central Way and the Grand Union Canal in Aylestone.

• Expansion plans for two city special schools

  9 June 2021

  3 minute read

  TWO special schools in Leicester are set to expand.