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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.

A NEW mural commemorating King Richard III and the Battle of Bosworth has been created on King Richards Road in Leicester.

CAFES and restaurants in Leicester can apply for grants of up to £4,000 from the city council to buy outdoor furniture.

MORE businesses are being called upon to apply for grants to help with costs and loss of income during the coronavirus lockdown and recovery.

BUSINESSES offering beauty treatments at home during lockdown are being warned they face fines, prosecution and possible police action after a rise in the number of reports of such work taking place despite the Covid-19 restrictions.

A £4MILLION project to create a new youth hub and help get young people into jobs, education and training is being launched in Leicester.

CITY mayor Peter Soulsby and deputy city mayor Cllr Adam Clarke are calling for the Government to make good on its manifesto commitment to create a single enforcement body that would cover all aspects of labour abuse, exploitation and poor working practices.

FREE street café licences that allow businesses to create outdoor seating areas on pavements are being made available by Leicester City Council.

BUSINESSES and charities are being called upon to apply for grants to help with costs and loss of income during the coronavirus lockdown.

EX-offenders are to be offered more help and support to improve their future job and life prospects as part of a new initiative launched in Leicester.

A NEW hub for business at Leicester’s Pioneer Park is now open and welcoming its first tenants.

BUSINESSES and charities are being called upon to apply for the latest in a series of grants to help with costs and loss of income during the coronavirus lockdown.