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17 May 2021
2 minute read
AN award-winning scheme that encourages local volunteers to get involved in improving the city’s parks and open spaces is back up and running after a year-long pause.
13 May 2021
3 minute read
LEICESTER residents, commuters and visitors are being encouraged to sign up for a new ebike hire scheme by 17 May if they want to take advantage of an introductory trial offer.
28 April 2021
3 minute read
AIR pollution in Leicester was at its lowest level ever recorded last year, as the city saw a huge reduction in traffic as result of the coronavirus lockdown.
21 April 2021
4 minute read
LEICESTER City Council has been awarded nearly £250,000 of Government cash to help make further improvements to local air quality.
13 April 2021
3 minute read
LEICESTER’S innovative new electric bike share scheme is opening up to all city residents on Wednesday 14 April.
23 March 2021
1 minute read
PEOPLE living in Leicester will see no changes to their household waste and recycling collections over Easter.
17 March 2021
2 minute read
OVER 90 council buildings in Leicester, including schools, leisure centres, libraries and community centres are set to benefit from a multi-million pound programme of low carbon, energy efficient improvements.
24 February 2021
3 minute read
A citywide scheme aimed at tackling fuel poverty with grants for energy efficient and low carbon heating has received a major cash boost.
23 February 2021
2 minute read
A FURTHER 42 buses that provide services in Leicester will be adapted to make them cleaner to run as part of the city’s efforts to cut air pollution.
19 February 2021
2 minute read
COUNCIL officers have seized noise equipment from a flat in Leicester after neighbours complained about very loud music being repeatedly played in the property.
2 February 2021
2 minute read
A TREE trail in a country park will soon be providing a space for remembrance for those whose lives have been affected by the coronavirus, thanks to the success of a crowdfunding campaign.
29 January 2021
2 minute read
A PROJECT to remember all those affected by COVID could get the go-ahead, if its fundraising target is met by Sunday (31 January).