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• Thousands expected as Run Leicester half marathon and 10k return

  8 October 2024

  2 minute read

  THOUSANDS of runners will be taking to the city’s streets this weekend for the annual Run Leicester half marathon and 10k race.

• Join author talks and more for Green Libraries Week

  3 October 2024

  2 minute read

  A FASCINATING talk on travel, an insight into the mind of a local crime writer and the tale of an amusing encounter with a Time Lord are among the events on offer next week for Green Libraries Week.

• New housing apprentices join council to learn specialist craft skills

  3 October 2024

  2 minute read

  EIGHTEEN new apprentices from a range of backgrounds have joined Leicester City Council’s housing department to learn specialist craft skills.

• New residents’ group makes the most of revamped community space

  3 October 2024

  1 minute read

  TENANTS and residents in New Parks are celebrating a revamped community space that has become the base for a new neighbourhood group.

• New planting to help brighten up busy city route

  3 October 2024

  1 minute read

  THREE attractive new beds of ornamental grass and pollen-rich flowering plants are set to be created on pedestrian islands next to Leicester Railway Station.

• Drivers warned of fake parking fine texts

  2 October 2024

  3 minute read

  Drivers are being warned not to respond to fake texts telling them they must immediately pay a parking penalty charge notice (PCN).

• Life-saving equipment fitted to council buildings    

  2 October 2024

  3 minute read

  Life-saving defibrillators have been fitted to the outside of three more council buildings, with the support of local heart charity, the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust (JHMT).

• Consultation launched on council tax support

  1 October 2024

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER City Council is proposing changes to the way council tax support for low-income households is worked out and is asking for people’s views.

• Museums celebrate prestigious education award

  1 October 2024

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER’S museums have once again been recognised with a prestigious education award.

• New public space celebrates Leicester’s diverse communities

  26 September 2024

  1 minute read

  A NEW and improved public space that celebrates Leicester’s diverse communities has been officially opened by the Lord Mayor.

• New council-run children’s home prepares to open its doors

  26 September 2024

  4 minute read

  A new children’s home in Leicester is preparing to open its doors.

• Leicester libraries mark Black History Month

  26 September 2024

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER’S libraries are marking Black History Month with free events and plenty of suggestions for great books by Black authors