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• New public space celebrates Leicester’s diverse communities

  26 September 2024

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  A NEW and improved public space that celebrates Leicester’s diverse communities has been officially opened by the Lord Mayor.

• Free activities for Green Libraries Week

  18 September 2024

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  GREEN Libraries Week is coming to Leicester, featuring everything from poetry and author talks to energy advice and craft activities – and it’s all free.

• Diwali Day set to be the focus for Leicester celebrations

  23 August 2024

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  LEICESTER’S famous Diwali celebrations are to be combined into one annual event, as the city council aims to cope with rising costs.

• Tennis fun day serves up great family day out

  22 July 2024

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  Around 100 people of all ages took the chance to have a go at tennis at a fun day held at Abbey Park. The event marked the official launch of the council's newly refurbished tennis courts.

• Museums and libraries bring free fun to your doorstep for summer holidays

  8 July 2024

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  LEICESTER’s museums are teaming up with libraries to bring free family fun to your doorstep over the summer.

• Flag raising to mark start of Armed Forces Week in Leicester

  21 June 2024

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  THE FLAG of the Armed Forces will be raised in Leicester’s Town Hall Square on Monday (24 June) to mark the start of Armed Forces Week.

• Council and charities join forces to highlight Eid Festival

  12 June 2024

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  THE city council is working with local Muslim charities, Leicester Community Assist (LCA) and Eid Prayer and Festival (EPF) to put on this year’s Eid-al-Adha prayer festival, which will take place on Victoria Park for the 10th year running.

• Apprentices: Don’t miss your chance to graduate this summer

  23 May 2024

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  APPRENTICES from across the city and county are being invited to graduate at De Montfort Hall this summer.

• Join Lord Mayor on a charity walk of the city’s stadiums

  30 April 2024

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  PEOPLE are being invited join the Lord Mayor of Leicester on a charity walk of the city’s sporting stadiums next month.

• Leicester obtains £1.7m to accommodate rough sleepers

  12 April 2024

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  LEICESTER has obtained more than £1.7m of Government funding to provide additional accommodation and support for rough sleepers in the city.

• Last chance for discounted fees in landlord licensing scheme

  28 March 2024

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  LANDLORDS needing to apply for licences as part a scheme to improve private sector rented housing have until next month to benefit from discounted fees.

• Traffic advice ahead of funeral of local religious leader

  7 March 2024

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  MOTORISTS are being advised of possible traffic disruption in parts of the city due to the funeral of a local religious leader.