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• Book yourself some half-term fun at Leicester’s libraries!

  17 February 2023

  2 minute read

  THERE’S lots going at Leicester’s libraries this half-term that will keep children of all ages busy.

• Resurfacing work to take place on neighbourhood streets

  16 February 2023

  2 minute read

  Over £800k is being invested in resurfacing roads in neighbourhoods across Leicester in the coming weeks.

• Zebra crossing works to begin in Highfields

  15 February 2023

  2 minute read

  A NEW zebra crossing is due to be put in place near a school in a residential area of Leicester.

• Hundreds of trees planted at Knighton Park

  13 February 2023

  3 minute read

  HUNDREDS of new trees and shrubs are being planted at Knighton Park as part of a scheme to promote more environmentally friendly planting.

• Projects celebrate success after £3m funding scheme

  13 February 2023

  3 minute read

  FIVE community initiatives have supported more than 1,700 local people and 400 businesses after the city council helped them to bid for a share of £3million in funding.

• Three neighbourhoods to have their say on proposals for residents’ parking schemes

  13 February 2023

  2 minute read

  PEOPLE living in three areas of Leicester are due to be consulted on possible residents’ parking schemes in their communities.

• Changes to improve traffic flow and safety on residential roads

  10 February 2023

  2 minute read

  One-way streets and new parking and waiting bays are to be introduced in parts of a Leicester neighbourhood to help tackle traffic congestion and improve road safety.

• New bus lane to be installed on part of Melton Road in latest phase of improvements

  10 February 2023

  3 minute read

  A DEDICATED new bus lane is set to be put in place on part to help improve services on a busy route into the city.

• Controls over number of Houses in Multiple Occupation to be extended

  9 February 2023

  2 minute read

  LIMITS to the number of homes being converted into Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in parts of Leicester are due to come into effect.

• Leicester hosts the next generation of army leaders

  9 February 2023

  2 minute read

  THE ARMY’S next generation of senior leaders have visited Leicester to learn all about living and working in the city.

• Leicester’s museums offer families ideas for half-term

  8 February 2023

  2 minute read

  FAMILIES looking for a low-cost day out this half-term will find lots of ideas for things to do at Leicester’s museums.

• Tailored support helps Djeneba into work

  7 February 2023

  3 minute read

  A SINGLE mum from New Parks has been helped into work thanks to support from a work coach at her local library.