December 2022

• Next phases of work to get underway in West End

  20 December 2022

  2 minute read

  TWO improvement schemes are due to take place in the new year on Leicester’s Narborough Road and Braunstone Gate.

• Leicester’s Open 33 prize winners announced

  19 December 2022

  3 minute read

  THE WINNING artworks in this year’s Open 33 exhibition at Leicester’s flagship museum have been announced.

• Shoppers warned over Christmas scam websites

  19 December 2022

  2 minute read

  Festive shoppers are being warned over scam shopping websites offering bargain goods which are never delivered.

• A50 bus lane camera enforcement to start

  19 December 2022

  2 minute read

  BUS lane enforcement is due to begin on a busy main road into Leicester next month.

• More festive fun as the countdown to Christmas continues

  15 December 2022

  4 minute read

  THE COUNTDOWN to Christmas continues in Leicester with discos on ice, a last chance to see Santa and traditional panto at De Montfort Hall.

• Parks staff urge visitors to stay safe around frozen water

  15 December 2022

  2 minute read

  With icy winter weather affecting the region, Leicester residents are being reminded to use parks and open spaces responsibly.

• Inspiring care workers recognised at awards event

  15 December 2022

  3 minute read

  LOCAL heroes have been celebrated for their inspirational achievements within the care industry.

• Scheme will cut bus service congestion and simplify routes

  13 December 2022

  2 minute read

  BUS companies will be working together with Leicester City Council to improve journey times and cut congestion by getting rid of duplicate services and co-ordinating timetables on several routes across the city.

• Ugandan Asian exhibition extended to 2023

  13 December 2022

  4 minute read

  A GROUNDBREAKING exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the arrival in the UK of thousands of Ugandan Asians is being extended to spring 2023.

• Five days left to claim pension credit and qualify for extra £324

  13 December 2022

  1 minute read

  THE city council is urging people to find out whether they or someone they know are eligible for pension credit.

• Exhibition celebrates the creativity of East Midlands’ artists

  9 December 2022

  1 minute read

  AN EXHIBITION that showcases artistic talent from across the East Midlands will open at Leicester’s flagship museum tomorrow (Saturday 10 December).

• Children help schools serve up lower carbon lunches

  9 December 2022

  3 minute read

  A PROJECT designed to create school meals that are kinder to the planet has changed the menu at dozens of city schools.

• Household survey provides insight into life in Leicester

  9 December 2022

  2 minute read

  A SURVEY of more than 3,000 adults in Leicester has provided a snapshot of the lives of the city’s residents.

• City signs up to declaration on healthy weight

  9 December 2022

  5 minute read

  LEICESTER City Council has become the first East Midlands council to sign up to a declaration on healthy weight.

• It’s time to nominate your young person of the year for 2023

  8 December 2022

  1 minute read

  THE LORD-LIEUTENANT of Leicestershire has launched his 2023 awards to showcase and celebrate the achievements of young people across the city and county.

• Shining stars celebrated at awards event

  8 December 2022

  5 minute read

  CHILDREN and young people with special educational needs and disabilities have been recognised for their achievements at a celebration event.

• Take advantage of buses and cycling routes this Christmas

  7 December 2022

  2 minute read

  VISITORS to Leicester over the festive season are being encouraged to make the most of a range of flexible bus tickets and sustainable travel options

• Gritting teams on standby for winter weather

  6 December 2022

  2 minute read

  ROAD gritting teams from Leicester City Council are preparing to take to the city’s streets as the first very cold winter temperatures approach over the coming days.  

• Volunteers’ energy helps power Abbey Pumping Station

  2 December 2022

  2 minute read

  THE VOLUNTEERS who help to keep the vintage engines running at Leicester’s Abbey Pumping Station have been thanked by City Mayor Peter Soulsby.

• Royal tree gets new home in Abbey Park

  2 December 2022

  2 minute read

  A TREE that formed part of a royal sculpture earlier this year is getting a new home in Leicester’s Abbey Park.

• Get your skates on – Jubilee Square ice rink is open!

  2 December 2022

  5 minute read

  LEICESTER’S coolest festive attraction is now open and ready to welcome skaters, as part of the city’s countdown to Christmas.

• Get in the Christmas spirit at Leicester museums

  1 December 2022

  5 minute read

  LEICESTER’S museums are offering a bumper programme of festive entertainment, activities and family fun in the run-up to Christmas.

• Last chance to sign up for holiday food scheme

  1 December 2022

  2 minute read

  CHILDREN in Leicester who receive benefit-related free school meals can sign up for a free programme of activities over the Christmas holidays – but they must register for the scheme by Sunday.

• Free Christmas crafts and festive fun at Leicester libraries

  1 December 2022

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER’S libraries and community centres will be celebrating the countdown to Christmas with a host of free and low-cost festive events and activities throughout December.