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• Consultation launched on measures to stop Westcotes rat-running

  17 August 2021

  2 minute read

  PEOPLE are being asked for their views on a range of options being proposed to tackle rat-running through a residential community in the city.

• Dedication service takes place for stone commemorating Far Eastern wartime prisoners

  12 August 2021

  2 minute read

  A MEMORIAL stone commemorating those who were taken prisoner in the Far East during the Second World War has been officially dedicated at a ceremony.

• Repair scheme will improve neighbourhood road

  11 August 2021

  1 minute read

  RESIDENTS in Leicester’s Abbey ward are set to benefit from a road repair scheme taking place over the coming weeks.

• Views sought on Clarendon Park cul-de-sac spaces

  10 August 2021

  1 minute read

  RESIDENTS of Leicester’s Clarendon Park are being asked for their views on potential improvements to the cul-de-sacs in their area.

• Leicester’s green buses get Blues’ names

  6 August 2021

  3 minute read

  A FLEET of electric buses that have brought cleaner, greener travel to Leicester are now proudly bearing the names of the players who helped win the FA Cup for the city for the first time.

• New poem is centrepiece of campaign to boost city’s reopening

  5 August 2021

  3 minute read

  A LIVELY new poem and video encouraging people to once again safely enjoy the excitement of the city’s shopping, nightlife, entertainment and hospitality has been launched as part of a campaign announcing that Leicester is open for business.

• Make the most of Summer in the City!

  2 August 2021

  3 minute read

  THERE's lots going on in Leicester this month – and with many events free of charge or low-cost, families with young children will be able to get out and about this summer without worrying about the cost. 

• Matchday motorists warned of delays from roadworks

  2 August 2021

  2 minute read

  FOOTBALL fans are being advised of delays caused by a major road improvement scheme taking place on one of the key routes into the city.

• Council explores potential uses of Haymarket Theatre

  30 July 2021

  1 minute read

  POTENTIAL future uses for Leicester’s Haymarket Theatre are being explored by the city council.

• Time to play in Town Hall Square

  29 July 2021

  1 minute read

  YOUNG visitors to Leicester city centre can celebrate National Playday next week by taking part in a day of fun – and free – activities. 

• Free pedal-powered fun at the Ride Leicester Festival

  29 July 2021

  3 minute read

  A WHOLE month’s worth of free, inclusive cycling events will be taking place across the city throughout August as the Ride Leicester Festival freewheels into town.

• Prizes on offer for Cycle To Work Day

  29 July 2021

  3 minute read

  LEICESTER people are being encouraged to take to their bikes on Thursday 5 August for Cycle To Work Day, and be in with a chance of winning some prizes.