2023

• Latest 20mph schemes will boost road safety in five more city neighbourhoods

  28 December 2023

  2 minute read

  FIVE new 20mph zones are due to be introduced to improve road safety in residential communities across Leicester.

• Portrait wins top prize at Leicester’s Open exhibition

  21 December 2023

  2 minute read

  A PORTRAIT that shows a characterful male face in profile has won the top prize at Leicester’s annual Open exhibition.

• Extra support for people who are homeless this Christmas

  18 December 2023

  5 minute read

  A WARM welcome, friendly places to meet, hot food and Christmas dinners are being offered to people who are homeless, and other vulnerable people, over the festive period.

• Exhibition celebrates the creativity of East Midlands’ artists

  12 December 2023

  1 minute read

  AN EXHIBITION that showcases artistic talent from across the East Midlands will open at Leicester’s flagship museum on Saturday (16 December).

• Plans to make Granby Street pop-up pedestrian scheme permanent

  12 December 2023

  2 minute read

  A POP-UP scheme introduced three years ago to create more space for pedestrians and outdoor seating on a busy shopping street in Leicester city centre could be made permanent.

• Park Mark Awards given to 10 more city council-run car parks

  8 December 2023

  2 minute read

  TEN more city council-run car parks have achieved national awards for safe parking.

• Waste collection changes in city over Christmas period

  7 December 2023

  1 minute read

  LEICESTER City Council will be making changes to its regular waste and recycling collection days due the Christmas bank holidays.

• Work begins on restoration of Grand Hotel’s historic shopfronts

  5 December 2023

  3 minute read

  LEICESTER’s Grand Hotel is set for a major facelift that will help restore its historic street-level shopfronts and entrances to their former glory.

• Glide into Christmas at city’s festive ice rink

  1 December 2023

  4 minute read

  THE finishing touches are being made to Leicester’s festive ice rink in Jubilee Square, and seasonal skaters can start planning their visits to the city’s popular Christmas attraction. 

• Town Hall Square welcomes Santa’s Christmas grotto

  1 December 2023

  2 minute read

  SANTA’S grotto is set to open its doors to visitors from this weekend.

• Council sets out new ways of working with voluntary sector

  30 November 2023

  2 minute read

  THE city council has set out how it will work with Leicester’s voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) to help it survive current challenges and thrive in the future, in its first VCSE engagement strategy.

• Essential tree works scheduled for New Walk railway bridge

  29 November 2023

  1 minute read

  URGENT work to remove a small group of trees that are presenting a risk to the structural integrity of a railway bridge is to get under way on Monday (4 December).

• Discover free and low-cost ideas for family fun this Christmas

  29 November 2023

  3 minute read

  FAMILIES looking for free or low-cost things to do in Leicester during the run-up to Christmas will find lots of ideas on a city council website.

• Choose public transport to enjoy the city centre this Christmas

  29 November 2023

  3 minute read

  VISITORS to Leicester over the festive season will be able to make use of a range of flexible bus tickets and sustainable travel options this Christmas.

• Contactless donation scheme to help homeless people in Leicester raises over £48,800

  28 November 2023

  3 minute read

  A contactless donation scheme in Leicester has raised a remarkable £48,800 to help homeless people in the city.

• Project has helped local businesses cut carbon and reduce bills

  28 November 2023

  4 minute read

  A SCHEME set up to help businesses reduce their carbon emissions has supported over 200 firms in Leicester and Leicestershire with funding totalling more than £1.1million.

• Sign up now for holiday scheme for children on free school meals

  27 November 2023

  2 minute read

  CHILDREN and young people in Leicester who receive benefits-related free school meals are being reminded to sign up for a free programme of activities before Tuesday 5 December.

• Moving day approaches for market traders

  24 November 2023

  2 minute read

  AROUND 20 of the traders at Leicester Market will be leaving their old stalls tomorrow (Sat 25 November), as they get ready to move to their temporary new home on Green Dragon Square.

• Gritters to take to city’s streets ahead of wintry weather

  24 November 2023

  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.

• Balance work with study on a part-time access to university course

  22 November 2023

  2 minute read

  PEOPLE who need a business degree to pursue their career goals can start their journey to university on a new part-time access course.

• Chance to have a say on free Hop! bus service as passenger trips top 1,500 a day

  21 November 2023

  2 minute read

  THE free, green bus service introduced to take passengers around Leicester city centre has topped more than 1,500 passenger journeys per day.

• Funding boost for council plans to transform outdated junction

  20 November 2023

  3 minute read

  PLANS to transform Leicester’s St Margaret’s junction to help encourage more walking and cycling, and improve bus journey times, have been given a major cash boost.

• Scott Mills to start the countdown to Christmas in Leicester

  20 November 2023

  4 minute read

  THE DJ Scott Mills will get the Christmas party started in Leicester this week as he turns on the city’s famous festive lights.

• Memories of Haymarket Theatre shared at anniversary event

  20 November 2023

  2 minute read

  A SINGER who represented the UK at Eurovision and the actor and puppeteer who went on to become Basil Brush’s right hand man were amongst those sharing their memories of the Haymarket Theatre in Leicester last night.

• Nominees for City of Leicester Awards announced

  15 November 2023

  3 minute read

  A LOCAL gospel choir, a passionate health campaigner, and the man who created Leicester’s comedy festival have all been nominated for a top civic award.

• Over £2.6m of support for city projects to support local prosperity

  15 November 2023

  3 minute read

  A NETWORK of over 30 groups and organisations is set to receive over £2.6million in funding to deliver advice, support and training for Leicester businesses, people and communities.

• Extensive repairs to be carried out on Redhill Flyover

  14 November 2023

  2 minute read

  MAJOR works are underway to carry out essential repairs on one of Leicester’s busiest flyovers.

• Leicester keeps its place on global ‘A list’ for leadership on climate action

  14 November 2023

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER has held onto its place as a global leader on climate action, achieving a top score on CDP’s 'Cities A List' for the fourth year running.

• Exhibition of photos and paintings brings alive city’s history

  14 November 2023

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER’S past is being brought to life in an exhibition charting the city’s history through photographs and paintings.

• City to fall silent for Remembrance Day commemorations this weekend

  9 November 2023

  3 minute read

  PEOPLE across Leicester will remember the city’s fallen service men and women in the annual Remembrance Day service this weekend.

• Final touches made for spectacular Diwali day event

  8 November 2023

  3 minute read

  THE final touches are being made to 100 beautiful willow lanterns that will open this Sunday’s Diwali Day celebrations in Leicester.

• Council starts search for pavilion café operator

  8 November 2023

  1 minute read

  AN UNUSED space in a sports pavilion on Leicester’s Victoria Park could soon be transformed into a warm and welcoming café.

• Views sought on new phase of local action on climate emergency

  8 November 2023

  5 minute read

  A NEW phase in Leicester’s aim to become a net zero and climate-ready city has been set out in an ambitious action plan covering the next five years.

• Training project boosts skills of people facing homelessness

  7 November 2023

  4 minute read

  PEOPLE facing homelessness are getting the chance to equip themselves with new skills and job opportunities in a project run by the city council and a charity.

• Tickets go on sale for Christmas ice rink

  7 November 2023

  3 minute read

  LEICESTER’S Christmas ice rink is due to take pride of place once more in the city centre as the centrepiece of a glittering programme of festive attractions.

• Spinney to be closed to allow removal of dying ash trees

  3 November 2023

  2 minute read

  Highway Spinney in Leicester will close to the public every weekday from Monday (6 November), to enable the city council’s trees & woodlands team to begin the removal of around 70 trees infected with ash dieback.

• People urged to get measles vaccination if not already protected

  3 November 2023

  2 minute read

  PEOPLE in Leicester are being urged to ensure that they and their children are fully vaccinated against measles, following the confirmation of two cases in the city.

• Council buys converted factory building for new affordable homes

  2 November 2023

  2 minute read

  WORK is now underway to remodel and prepare 58 flats and bedsits to help address the urgent need for more affordable council housing in Leicester.

• City council social work apprentice in line for national award

  1 November 2023

  2 minute read

  A RECENTLY qualified social worker who successfully completed a degree-level apprenticeship with Leicester City Council has been shortlisted for a major national award.

• Countdown to Christmas light switch-on begins

  1 November 2023

  2 minute read

  THE countdown to Christmas in Leicester has begun, as the council’s lighting team moves ahead with the annual task of dressing the city centre ready for the big Christmas light switch-on.

• Appeal for Bonfire Night pallets

  31 October 2023

  2 minute read

  LOCAL businesses are being called on to help Leicester’s Bonfire Night go with a bang by donating their broken or surplus wooden pallets. 

• Remembrance Day commemorations to take place

  31 October 2023

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER will come together to remember its fallen service men and women in the annual Remembrance Day service.

• Warm welcome awaits at Leicester’s libraries this winter

  30 October 2023

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER City Council is inviting people to stay warm and enjoy the company of others in its libraries this winter.

• City Mayor calls on Government to increase council funding to protect crucial services

  27 October 2023

  1 minute read

  LEICESTER’S City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby has written to the Government to warn that the city council will struggle to balance its books in the next 18 months unless there is a change to Government funding.

• Diwali Day promises spectacular event for all the family

  26 October 2023

  3 minute read

  A PARADE featuring 100 beautiful willow lanterns, giant puppetry depicting the fight between good and evil, and a performance by Mercury Music Prize winner Talvin Singh are among the exciting additions to this year’s Diwali Day celebrations in Leicester.

• Road closures ahead as Fiveways improvement scheme progresses

  25 October 2023

  2 minute read

  MOTORISTS are being advised of a road closure that will come into effect from next week on Woodgate as work on the major A50/Fiveways improvement scheme continues.

• Scheme will improve traffic flow and parking at Green Lane Road

  24 October 2023

  2 minute read

  MEASURES to tackle traffic congestion and improve both traffic flow and parking are due to be introduced on part of a busy Leicester road.

• Be part of a community helping promote mental health and wellbeing

  23 October 2023

  2 minute read

  A NETWORK of Mental Health Friendly Places is being put together involving neighbourhood venues across Leicester.

• Schools celebrate annual Grow Your Own Grub competition

  23 October 2023

  2 minute read

  SCHOOLS that have been growing their own grub have reaped the rewards of their green-fingered efforts at a celebration event.

• Take your pick of activity at event to mark National Apple Day

  18 October 2023

  2 minute read

  PEOPLE can find out about a new project to raise the profile of Leicester’s community orchards at an open day this weekend.

• Donate to Uganda 50 artwork appeal at pop-up event this week

  17 October 2023

  4 minute read

  PEOPLE will be able to find out more details about how to be part of a public art project commemorating the 50th anniversary of the arrival of thousands of Ugandan Asians to the city.