Your environment

• New local area energy plan offers tool to power energy efficiency

  8 December 2025

  1 minute read

  A NEW tool to help local communities and organisations take control of their energy and support Leicester’s net zero carbon ambitions has been launched.

• Tree trails and planting mark National Tree Week in Leicester

  25 November 2025

  3 minute read

  TWO new tree trails have been launched in Leicester in time for National Tree Week.

• Awards for Leicester’s dedicated environmental volunteers

  2 October 2025

  2 minute read

  VOLUNTEERS in Leicester who work tirelessly to clear brambles, pull litter from rivers, make space for wildlife and tackle invasive weeds have been applauded for their efforts at an awards ceremony.

• New open space for city

  24 September 2025

  1 minute read

  A NEW open space has been unveiled in Leicester.

• Seeds from Hiroshima survivor tree take root in Leicester

  12 August 2025

  3 minute read

  SEEDS from trees which survived the atomic bomb in Hiroshima have taken root in Leicester in time for the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

• Changes to city’s waste and recycling services proposed

  8 August 2025

  3 minute read

  PROPOSED changes to how Leicester’s household waste and recycling will be collected in the future have been outlined by the city council.

• Join Growing Spaces event for family fun

  6 August 2025

  2 minute read

  FREE seed giveaways, recipes, food-growing activities and a visit from the Bookbus will mark the launch of a new community growing strategy for Leicester.

• Community garden created on Leicester estate

  5 August 2025

  2 minute read

  A NEW community garden that helps to combat social isolation has been officially opened on Leicester’s Saffron Lane estate.

• Ambitious strategy to help nature recover and thrive launches

  10 July 2025

  3 minute read

  A BOLD new strategy making space for nature across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland has been officially launched.

• Charity lends hand to tackle student move-out waste

  1 July 2025

  2 minute read

  STUDENTS preparing to move out of their term-time homes for the summer are being given a helping hand to dispose of preloved items and do their bit for charity.

• Schools and workplaces to take part in Clean Air Day

  12 June 2025

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER schools and workplaces are getting ready to take part in Clean Air Day.

• Leicester stays on global ‘A list’ for leadership on climate action

  11 June 2025

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER has been named as a global leader on climate action, achieving a top score on CDP’s 'Cities A List' for the sixth year running.