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• Decision set for future of city’s libraries and community centres

  6 March 2026

  3 minute read

  PROPOSALS for the city council to continue to run 15 of Leicester’s libraries, and three busy neighbourhood centres – Belgrave, Rushey Mead and Thurnby Lodge – are set to be formally approved.

• National award for city council team

  2 March 2026

  2 minute read

  A HARD-WORKING team that overcomes personal challenges to help to clear fly tipping, pull up weeds, dig allotment plots and repair fencing has won a national award.

• Extra support offered to adventure playgrounds

  2 March 2026

  1 minute read

  A PROPOSAL from Leicester’s City Mayor to create a £2 million fund to give additional support to Leicester’s adventure playgrounds has been approved by the city council.

• Government launches consultation on council reorganisation plans

  5 February 2026

  1 minute read

  THE Government has launched its statutory consultation on plans to reorganise the way local councils operate.

• Business ordered to pay £10,000 for failing to verify age of person buying a knife

  13 January 2026

  1 minute read

  A CASH & CARRY business in Leicester has been ordered to pay £10,000 for failing to verify the age of someone purchasing a knife.

• New parking spaces mark completion of £5m improvements across two estates

  12 January 2026

  2 minute read

  NEW parking spaces for residents have been created on a busy city estate.

• Funeral arrangements announced for much-loved former Lord Mayor

  8 January 2026

  1 minute read

  THE FUNERAL of a much-loved city councillor and former Lord Mayor will take place on Saturday (10 January).

• Hard-working team shortlisted for national award

  7 January 2026

  2 minute read

  A HARD-WORKING team that overcomes personal challenges to help to clear fly tipping, pull up weeds, dig allotment plots and repair fencing has been nominated for a national award.

• Warm Welcome on offer for anyone who needs it

  6 January 2026

  2 minute read

  AS LEICESTER experiences very cold temperatures, the city council’s libraries and Haymarket Community Hub are offering a warm welcome to anyone who needs it.

• Council opens book of condolence for Cllr Manjula Sood MBE

  30 December 2025

  2 minute read

  Leicester City Council has opened an online book of condolence to enable people to pay their respects and tributes to the late councillor and assistant city mayor Manjula Sood, who passed away on 24 December.

• Authorities launch joint plan to get more people working

  12 December 2025

  3 minute read

  A NEW 10-year plan has been launched to help thousands more people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) find good jobs, earn more money, and live healthier, happier lives.

• Urgent safety check for 85,000 tumble dryers

  11 December 2025

  1 minute read

  LEICESTER City Council’s Trading Standards service is urging residents to check their tumble dryers to see if they need an urgent safety repair.