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• Finishing touches for city’s virtual Diwali celebrations

  11 November 2020

  2 minute read

  THE FINAL preparations are being made for Leicester’s first ever virtual Diwali Day event, which people will be able to enjoy at home on Saturday (14 November).

• Final chance to have your say on future of local laws to tackle problem street drinking

  4 November 2020

  2 minute read

  PEOPLE who want to give their views on laws to tackle problem street drinking and use of so-called ‘legal highs’ in public places across Leicester have just over 10 days remaining to have their say.

• Reminder to celebrate safely as festivals approach

  30 October 2020

  2 minute read

  PEOPLE in Leicester are being reminded to celebrate safely this year as a number of festivals approach – particularly given the added challenges presented by coronavirus.

• Council launches new advice service for landlords

  30 October 2020

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER City Council has launched a new advice service for landlords who may be having problems with their tenants.

• Post a Poppy for this Remembrance Day

  20 October 2020

  2 minute read

  A CAMPAIGN is underway to encourage people in Leicester to commemorate Remembrance Day by creating poppy-themed artwork, cakes or other artefacts.

• Memorial stone commemorates Far East prisoners of war

  20 October 2020

  3 minute read

  A NEW memorial stone commemorating those who were taken prisoner in the Far East during the Second World War has been installed in the city.

• Alternatives to traditional Remembrance Day events planned

  14 October 2020

  2 minute read

  PEOPLE across Leicester are being called on to commemorate this year’s Remembrance Day in new and creative ways in the face of Covid-19 pandemic.

• Jobseeking advice on offer at three city libraries

  8 October 2020

  2 minute read

  JOBSEEKERS will soon be able to get specialist advice at three city libraries.

• Have your say on future of local laws to tackle problem street drinking

  28 September 2020

  2 minute read

  PEOPLE are being asked for their views on laws to tackle problem street drinking and use of so-called ‘legal highs’ in public places across Leicester.

• Seizure of speakers and equipment following noise complaints

  24 September 2020

  1 minute read

  CITY council officers have seized noise equipment from a house in Leicester after residents complained about very loud music being played during the coronavirus lockdown.

• Work underway on widening footpath between Bede Park and Evesham Road

  24 September 2020

  1 minute read

  Work is underway on a project to widen a footpath from Bede Park to Evesham Road, providing more space for users of the popular route in and out of the city.

• Warnings from trading standards over cold callers

  15 September 2020

  2 minute read

  Trading standards officers in Leicester are warning residents to stay alert following reports or two types of cold callers offering bogus or substandard services to householders.