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• One million milestone for electric Park and Ride fleet

  15 November 2024

  2 minute read

  More than a million miles have been clocked by Leicester's  electric Park and Ride buses since the fleet was launched in May 2021.

• Work starts on velodrome site housing scheme

  12 November 2024

  2 minute read

  WORK to build 38 low-carbon, energy-efficient council homes on the site of Leicester’s former velodrome is now under way.

• Resurfacing works mark final stage of Granby Street revamp

  11 November 2024

  2 minute read

  A MAJOR revamp of a busy Leicester shopping street is nearly complete, with resurfacing of the main carriageway due to begin next week.

• Full rundown of festive fun for Leicester’s big lights switch-on

  8 November 2024

  3 minute read

  STUNNING special attractions will bring Leicester’s streets to life at the city’s Christmas switch-on event.

• Sign up now for holiday scheme for children on free school meals

  7 November 2024

  2 minute read

  CHILDREN in Leicester who receive benefits-related free school meals are being invited to sign up for a free programme of holiday activities before the deadline on 3 December.

• Consultation under way on school transport funding

  7 November 2024

  2 minute read

  PEOPLE are being asked for their views on council proposals to end school transport funding for young people aged 16 and over who have special educational needs and disability (SEND).

• Light Up Leicester to return to the city in March

  6 November 2024

  4 minute read

  LEICESTER city centre will be lit up with some extraordinary artworks next year, with the return of a world-class festival last held in the city in 2022.

• Road closures planned ahead of resurfacing works

  5 November 2024

  1 minute read

  A PROGRAMME of resurfacing on and around a busy road in the north-west of the city will get underway later this week.

• New website launched for Leicester Libraries

  5 November 2024

  2 minute read

  A NEW and upgraded website has been launched for users of Leicester libraries.

• City to fall silent for Remembrance Sunday commemorations

  4 November 2024

  3 minute read

  PEOPLE from across Leicester will remember the city’s fallen service men and women at the annual Remembrance Sunday service this weekend.

• Election called for Leicester’s next Young People’s Council

  4 November 2024

  2 minute read

  SCHOOLS and community groups have this week begun the process of selecting and electing candidates for Leicester’s next Young People’s Council.

• Visit Leicester libraries for a warm welcome

  31 October 2024

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER libraries are offering people a warm welcome over the winter months, with a range of free activities on offer.