News

7 June 2018 ‘Get Yourself Moving’ with free outdoor gym sessions in city parks

VISITORS to Leicester’s outdoor gyms are being offered professional tips on how to get more active as part of a summer-long scheme.

30 May 2018 Council pilots new kerbside collection for small electrical goods

AROUND 2,000 Leicester homes are helping to trial a new service to recycle unwanted small electrical items and batteries at the kerbside.

21 May 2018 Significant improvement in city children’s dental health

NEW figures issued by Public Health England show a significant reduction in the number of five-year-olds in Leicester with tooth decay.

18 May 2018 New centre to help people with alcohol and drug issues launched

A NEW day centre offering help and support to people with alcohol and drug misuse problems is being officially opened in Leicester.

11 May 2018 Mass tooth-brushing event kicks off National Smile Month

A MASS tooth-brushing event will kick off National Smile Month in Leicester on Monday (14 May).

26 April 2018 Open Streets monthly event celebrates city’s people-friendly streets

A NEW monthly event aimed at encouraging people to explore Leicester’s people-friendly streets kicks off this Sunday (29 April).

26 April 2018 Stroll up, stroll up for the Walk Leicester festival

WALKING tours to discover Leicester’s street art, heritage and green spaces are being offered as part of the first-ever Walk Leicester festival.

24 April 2018 Views sought on new dementia strategy

PEOPLE are being asked to share their views on a new dementia strategy for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

19 April 2018 Consultation launched into lifestyle services

A CONSULTATION has been launched by the city council into the lifestyle services it provides.

16 April 2018 200 people learn CPR at training sessions in city parks

TWO hundred people have now been trained in vital life-saving skills thanks to a scheme at city council parks.

22 February 2018 Plans approved to move sexual health service

PLANS have been approved to move the city’s sexual health and contraception service to new premises in the city centre.

20 February 2018 Walkers Wear it Red to raise funds for British Heart Foundation

WALKERS are being encouraged to take part in Wear it Red Day in a bid to raise money for charity.