October 2022

• Call goes out for pallets for Leicester’s biggest bonfire

  31 October 2022

  3 minute read

  LOCAL businesses can help Leicester’s Bonfire Night go with a bang by donating their broken or surplus wooden pallets.

• De Montfort Hall’s rockin’ past in spotlight

  31 October 2022

  1 minute read

  THE BEATLES, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin and Leicester’s own Kasabian are among the rock giants who have played the city’s De Montfort Hall over the years – and all will feature in an author talk at Leicester’s Central Library this week.

• 'Pumpkin smash' will help to prevent waste

  31 October 2022

  2 minute read

  COMMUNITIES across the city and county are being urged to help prevent food and household waste this Halloween.

• New powers would see council tackle moving traffic offences

  28 October 2022

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER City Council has outlined plans to tackle traffic congestion and improve air quality, road safety and reliability of bus services at three key junctions using new enforcement powers.

• Free activities this weekend at Open Streets and Bike Fest

  27 October 2022

  3 minute read

  ENJOY exploring Leicester by bike or on foot this weekend, with free family-friendly activities on offer at Open Streets and Bike Fest.

• Autumn programme offers something for everyone at Newarke Houses Museum

  26 October 2022

  2 minute read

  NEWARKE Houses Museum – Leicester’s social history and regimental museum – has something for everyone to enjoy this autumn.

• University of Leicester to lead review into East Leicester disorder

  26 October 2022

  2 minute read

  AN INDEPENDENT review into the cause of recent violent disorder in East Leicester will be led by Dr Chris Allen, Associate Professor in Hate Studies at the University of Leicester. 

• Thousands of runners expected as Leicester Half Marathon and 10k race come to city’s streets

  26 October 2022

  2 minute read

  ALMOST 3,000 runners will be taking to the city’s streets this weekend as part of the annual Leicester Half Marathon and 10k race.

• Work completed on new link road and junction improvements

  25 October 2022

  3 minute read

  A MAJOR road scheme to create a new link road connecting Leicester’s Welford Road and Aylestone Road/Saffron Lane has been completed.

• Council outlines plans for major highway improvements on busy A6

  25 October 2022

  3 minute read

  PLANS for major investment in a new phase of improvements on a stretch of the busy A6 in Leicester have been outlined by the city council.

• Leicester gets ready for Diwali Day celebrations on Monday

  21 October 2022

  3 minute read

  PREPARATIONS are now well under way for Leicester’s annual Diwali Day celebrations on Monday (24 October).

• Tickets for Leicester’s Bonfire Night now on sale

  20 October 2022

  2 minute read

  TICKETS are now on sale for Leicester’s biggest and best Bonfire Night celebrations – and firework fans are advised to buy them early to get a great discount.

• Get a Warm Welcome at our libraries

  20 October 2022

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER’S libraries are preparing to offer people a Warm Welcome as the cost of living crisis hits this winter.

• Council plans £5.5m purchase of Zip Building for new affordable homes

  20 October 2022

  2 minute read

  PLANS to use £2.4million of Right to Buy cash to help address the need for more affordable homes have been announced by Leicester City Council.

• Parking schemes to come into effect in Rushey Mead

  20 October 2022

  2 minute read

  WORK is underway on two new parking schemes to help residents in a Leicester community.

• Pets’ Corner closes in bid to limit spread of bird flu

  18 October 2022

  1 minute read

  ABBEY Park’s Pets’ Corner has temporarily closed to the public as part of efforts to limit the spread of bird flu.

• Temporary road closures to enable demolition works

  18 October 2022

  2 minute read

  ROADS near the site of building which was destroyed by fire earlier this month are being closed temporarily over the coming days while demolition work continues.

• Social worker helping rough sleepers and beggars in line for award

  18 October 2022

  2 minute read

  A SOCIAL worker specialising in helping rough sleepers and beggars to regain control of their lives has been shortlisted for a major national award.

• Awards for green-fingered volunteers

  17 October 2022

  5 minute read

  HORTICULTURAL volunteers who have helped their neighbourhoods to blossom have won a range of awards for their efforts.

• Traffic calming measures to be installed in two communities

  17 October 2022

  2 minute read

  WORK has started this week on two new traffic safety schemes which are being put in place in residential communities in Leicester.

• Noise equipment seized from Shisha Cafe

  17 October 2022

  1 minute read

  OFFICERS from Leicester City Council have seized sound equipment from a Leicester shisha cafe after residents complained about very loud music coming from the premises.

• Last call for artists to take part in popular open exhibition

  14 October 2022

  1 minute read

  LOCAL artists are being given a chance to present their work at Leicester’s flagship museum, as preparations for this year’s Open 33 exhibition continue.

• Work begins to light up Leicester ready for Christmas

  14 October 2022

  2 minute read

  THE annual task of dressing the city centre with thousands of festive lights and colourful garlands begins next week, as Leicester gets ready for Christmas.

• Film raises awareness of the need for foster carers

  13 October 2022

  3 minute read

  A NEW film highlighting the impact of neglect on children has been launched to help raise awareness of fostering.

• UK’s longest electric circular bus route launched in city

  13 October 2022

  4 minute read

  A NEW electric bus service taking passengers on an orbital route connecting key sites around Leicester has been launched.

• Deadline approaching for applications to secondary schools

  13 October 2022

  2 minute read

  FAMILIES in Leicester who have children due to start secondary school next year are being reminded to apply online for a school place before the deadline of 31 October.

• New 20mph set for Leicester’s Gilmorton estate

  13 October 2022

  2 minute read

  MORE than a dozen residential streets are due to be included in a new 20mph zone adjoining an area where speed restrictions and traffic calming are already in place.

• Half-term fun coming up at Leicester’s libraries and museums

  13 October 2022

  4 minute read

  FAMILIES looking for a low-cost day out this half-term should make a beeline for Leicester’s libraries and museums.

• Scheme to tackle period poverty to continue at 14 city council sites

  12 October 2022

  2 minute read

  A PILOT scheme to help those who struggle to pay for tampons and sanitary pads is to continue at 14 city council sites in Leicester.

• 20,000 people enjoy Diwali lights switch-on

  12 October 2022

  2 minute read

  AN ESTIMATED 20,000 people attended Leicester’s spectacular Diwali lights switch-on, attracting visitors from all over the UK.

• Flexible day ticket for family bus travel launched

  11 October 2022

  1 minute read

  A DAY ticket that allows unlimited travel for families travelling together on Leicester’s buses will be available to buy from Saturday (15 October).

• Call for landlords to register for new selective licensing scheme

  10 October 2022

  2 minute read

  A NEW licensing scheme has been launched to help safeguard tenants and identify rogue landlords.

• Join jobs fair at the Highfields Centre

  7 October 2022

  3 minute read

  PEOPLE who want to find out more about local jobs and training opportunities can call in at a free jobs fair taking place at the Highfields Centre next week.

• King Richard lll Visitor Centre named Museum of the Year

  7 October 2022

  1 minute read

  Leicester’s King Richard lll Visitor Centre has scooped the prestigious accolade of Museum of the Year - in the national Group Leisure and Travel Awards.

• Four academics to be honoured with City of Leicester Award

  6 October 2022

  4 minute read

  EXPERTS from the University of Leicester who led the search for the remains of King Richard III are to receive a top civic award – 10 years after their astonishing discovery.

• Strategy launched to tackle alcohol-related harm

  6 October 2022

  2 minute read

  A WIDE-ranging strategy has been launched setting out ways to try to reduce harmful drinking in Leicester.

• Leicester gets ready for Diwali lights’ switch-on on Sunday

  5 October 2022

  3 minute read

  PREPARATIONS are well under way for the switch-on of Leicester’s famous Diwali lights on Sunday (9 October) – and road users are reminded that there will be road closures in the area.