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• Newarke Street car park solar panel project completed

  15 June 2023

  2 minute read

  AN environmental scheme to fit two giant canopies covered with solar panels onto the roof of Leicester’s Newarke Street car park has been completed.

• Local history project marks milestone with 300th heritage panel

  15 June 2023

  2 minute read

  AN OUTDOOR heritage trail that helps bring Leicester’s 2,000 years of history to life has reached a new milestone, with 300 colourful panels now installed on the city’s streets.

• City celebrates Windrush anniversary with programme of events

  13 June 2023

  5 minute read

  THE CONTRIBUTION made to British society by those who left their homes in the Caribbean for a new life in the UK will be celebrated across the country this month.

• Children choose their ‘Best Book’ of 2022/23

  7 June 2023

  2 minute read

  CHILDREN from more than 50 primary schools in Leicester have been voting for the book they enjoyed the most during 2022-23.

• Preparations underway for city’s Riverside Festival

  1 June 2023

  3 minute read

  A WEEKEND of free, family-themed fun and activities will take place along Leicester’s River Soar as the city’s summer events programme gets underway.

• Campaign recognises work of volunteers

  1 June 2023

  2 minute read

  VOLUNTEERS across Leicester are being celebrated as part of a nationwide campaign recognising their hard work.

• Council grant supports homeless charity’s Money Talks project

  30 May 2023

  3 minute read

  PEOPLE experiencing homelessness will soon be able to get help and advice about their money issues, thanks to a project that’s supported by an anti-poverty community grant.

• More help with living costs available for city’s most vulnerable

  26 May 2023

  2 minute read

  A NEW round of support has opened to help Leicester residents who are on a low income and struggling with the rising cost of living.

• New maths hub will help adults to Multiply skills

  26 May 2023

  2 minute read

  FREE maths courses are being made available at a new venue in Leicester to help people improve their numeracy skills.

• Museums and libraries offer low-cost ideas for half-term fun

  25 May 2023

  3 minute read

  THERE’S lots going on at Leicester’s museums and libraries this half-term, offering families low-cost ideas for a fun day out.  

• Bus partnership celebrates first year of progress

  25 May 2023

  2 minute read

  A PIONEERING partnership between local bus operators and Leicester City Council has already made 75 per cent of its planned improvements to services and routes within its first year.

• City rated best in the region to live and work

  25 May 2023

  2 minute read

  Leicester has been ranked as the top city in the East Midlands to live and work as part of an influential nationwide industry report.