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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.
7 June 2024
1 minute read
PEOPLE are being encouraged to get together at a series of free events at venues across the city including at Leicester’s libraries and community centres next week.
24 May 2024
3 minute read
A PROJECT that brings together services, advice and support to help new parents during the first 1,001 days of their babies’ lives is being piloted in Leicester.
24 May 2024
2 minute read
CITY council tenants in Leicester who face homelessness because of problems with drug or alcohol use are receiving help from a new team of housing support workers.
23 May 2024
3 minute read
THE INCREDIBLE achievements of Leicester’s foster carers are being celebrated by the city council as part of Foster Care Fortnight.
3 November 2023
2 minute read
PEOPLE in Leicester are being urged to ensure that they and their children are fully vaccinated against measles, following the confirmation of two cases in the city.
1 November 2023
2 minute read
A RECENTLY qualified social worker who successfully completed a degree-level apprenticeship with Leicester City Council has been shortlisted for a major national award.
23 October 2023
2 minute read
A NETWORK of Mental Health Friendly Places is being put together involving neighbourhood venues across Leicester.
13 October 2023
1 minute read
THE ACHIEVEMENTS of dozens of children in care were celebrated at an awards ceremony at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery last night (Thursday).
6 October 2023
4 minute read
A life-saving defibrillator has been fitted to the outside of Spence Street Sports Centre thanks to the support of a local heart charity, the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust (JHMT).
19 September 2023
3 minute read
CHILDREN in Leicester on benefits-related free school meals won’t miss out over the October half-term break, thanks to a holiday food programme that’s supported by local businesses.
31 August 2023
2 minute read
THE man responsible for leading Leicester’s public health response during the Covid pandemic is handing over the reins of office.