Your environment

• £500k+ funding boost for River Soar in Leicester

  11 December 2024

  3 minute read

  PLANS to improve the River Soar in Leicester have received a funding boost of more than £500,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

• New tree trail launched in time for National Tree Week

  20 November 2024

  2 minute read

  A NEW online guide that highlights some of the magnificent trees in Leicester’s Victoria Park has been compiled by city council volunteers.

• Free advice on offer to Leicester residents to help cut carbon and save cash

  20 November 2024

  3 minute read

  EXPERT advice to help people reduce their energy bills, cut carbon emissions and help keep warm at home is now available to anyone living in Leicester.

• Free activities for Green Libraries Week

  18 September 2024

  1 minute read

  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.

• New plan sets out next phase of action for a Climate Ready Leicester

  9 September 2024

  3 minute read

  A NEW phase in Leicester’s bid to become a climate ready city has been set out in an ambitious action plan covering the next five years.

• Council lends support to vital canal bank repairs

  4 September 2024

  2 minute read

  A CHARITY has completed major repairs to a section of canal bank with support from Leicester City Council.

• New fleet of cleaning machines ready to blitz city’s streets

  27 August 2024

  3 minute read

  A NEW fleet of grime-busting machines is set to become a familiar sight in Leicester city centre this summer.

• Open days at allotments to inspire more people to get growing

  7 August 2024

  2 minute read

  ALLOTMENTS across the city are opening their gates to show off their sites to the public.

• Adrian Mole ride celebrates work of Sue Townsend

  5 August 2024

  2 minute read

  ADRIAN MOLE fans can join a commemorative bike ride this weekend to celebrate the work of renowned author and Leicester icon Sue Townsend.

• Have your say on new air quality action plan for Leicester

  31 July 2024

  3 minute read

  PEOPLE are being asked for their views on a refreshed version of an ambitious action plan that is helping to improve air quality in Leicester.

• Prizes on offer for cycle to work day this Thursday

  30 July 2024

  2 minute read

  PEOPLE in Leicester are being encouraged to take to their bikes for Cycle to Work Day on Thursday 1 August, for a chance of winning some prizes.

• Museum event will showcase pupils’ healthy mealbarrows

  24 June 2024

  2 minute read

  EVERYONE is invited to admire the efforts of schoolchildren who have been growing their own grub at an event at Abbey Pumping Station next month.