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• Five more city libraries to reopen next week

  10 September 2020

  2 minute read

  FIVE further libraries are preparing to reopen in Leicester next week.

• New five-year plan launched for New Walk conservation area

  10 September 2020

  4 minute read

  A NEW five-year plan to further preserve and enhance the historic character of Leicester’s New Walk area has been published by the city council. 

• Scrutiny to consider ambitious plans for Leicester to be carbon-neutral by 2030

  10 September 2020

  5 minute read

  AN ambitious new strategy to help Leicester respond to the climate emergency will be considered by two city council scrutiny commissions later this month.

• Overnight road closures planned at busy Welford Road junction

  9 September 2020

  2 minute read

  A BUSY road junction in Leicester will be subject to overnight closures for up to two weeks from Monday for essential resurfacing works.

• Week highlights that recovery from addiction is possible

  7 September 2020

  2 minute read

  ORGANISATIONS across the city, county and Rutland are marking this year’s Recovery Week by streaming live and recorded content online every day, starting from today (7 September).

• Time to apply for your child’s primary or secondary school place

  7 September 2020

  2 minute read

  FAMILIES in Leicester who have children due to start primary, junior or secondary school next year can apply online for a school place from today, Monday 7 September. (will issue Monday 7 September).

• Festival provides chance to explore Leicester’s hidden heritage

  7 September 2020

  3 minute read

  A DOZEN historic sites across Leicester are taking part in this year’s Heritage Open Days, giving people the chance to discover more about the city’s past.

• Gyms and pools can reopen from Tuesday says Government

  4 September 2020

  2 minute read

  GYMS, swimming pools, fitness suites and dance studios can reopen in Leicester from Tuesday (8 September).

• Extra buses help students travel to school safely

  3 September 2020

  3 minute read

  STUDENTS returning to school in Leicester and Leicestershire can benefit from extra bus services to help them get to school safely.

• Council support for businesses to be Covid-safe

  1 September 2020

  2 minute read

  OVER 1,200 visits have been carried out by council officials over the last two months to ensure that Leicester businesses are following coronavirus safety rules. 

• No change to coronavirus restrictions in Leicester following latest review

  28 August 2020

  3 minute read

  CORONAVIRUS restrictions preventing people from different households meeting in homes or gardens will stay in place in Leicester following the latest review by the Government. 

• Customers and businesses reminded to remember social distancing

  28 August 2020

  2 minute read

  PEOPLE are being reminded to queue safely and maintain social distancing at all times if they are visiting restaurants, shops or food outlets over the bank holiday weekend.