2024

• Grand revamp for historic hotel and shopping street

  19 December 2024

  3 minute read

  MAIN works to revamp one of Leicester’s busiest shopping streets and refurbish the street-facing ground floor of the landmark Grand Hotel building are now complete.

• Teenager’s fundraising efforts will see him made honoured citizen

  18 December 2024

  2 minute read

  A TEENAGER who has raised more than £1,000 for a sensory room at his school is set to be made an honoured citizen of Leicester.

• Extra support for people who are homeless this Christmas

  17 December 2024

  3 minute read

  FRIENDLY places to meet, a warm welcome and Christmas dinners are being offered to people who are homeless, and other vulnerable people in Leicester, over the festive period.  

• Reminder for festive travellers to look after their health

  17 December 2024

  2 minute read

  FESTIVE travellers are being reminded to take precautions against serious mosquito-borne infections if they are travelling abroad.

• Waste collection changes over Christmas and New Year holidays

  12 December 2024

  2 minute read

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

• £500k+ funding boost for River Soar in Leicester

  11 December 2024

  3 minute read

  PLANS to improve the River Soar in Leicester have received a funding boost of more than £500,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

• Council plans new affordable homes for vacant site

  10 December 2024

  2 minute read

  A DISUSED block of flats – that has stood empty for over seven years – is to be demolished to make way for new affordable housing.

• Lamp-posts get colourful upgrade in the Cultural Quarter

  9 December 2024

  1 minute read

  NEW artwork created by local artists, designers and members of the public is being wrapped around more than 100 lamp-posts in St George's Cultural Quarter. 

• Exhibition celebrates the creativity of East Midlands’ artists

  9 December 2024

  1 minute read

  AN EXHIBITION that showcases artistic talent from across the East Midlands will open at Leicester’s flagship museum on Saturday (14 December).

• Free and low-cost fun in Leicester this Christmas

  5 December 2024

  5 minute read

  IDEAS for family fun that won’t break the bank this Christmas have been put together in a handy guide by Leicester City Council.

• Get your tickets for Leicester’s festive ice rink

  28 November 2024

  1 minute read

  LEICESTER’s popular festive ice rink opened in Jubilee Square on Thursday 5 December – and this year, skaters can enjoy gliding over 20,000 glittering LED lights installed beneath the ice.

• Festive events coming up at Leicester’s Guildhall

  27 November 2024

  2 minute read

  FESTIVE films, live music and Christmas wreath-making are some of the events taking place at Leicester’s Guildhall this winter.

• Choose public transport to enjoy the city centre this Christmas

  26 November 2024

  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.

• Full steam ahead for Abbey Pumping Station’s Christmas special!

  25 November 2024

  1 minute read

  LEICESTER’S Abbey Pumping Station is counting down to Christmas with a steam-themed festive event that all the family will enjoy.

• New tree trail launched in time for National Tree Week

  20 November 2024

  2 minute read

  A NEW online guide that highlights some of the magnificent trees in Leicester’s Victoria Park has been compiled by city council volunteers.

• Free advice on offer to Leicester residents to help cut carbon and save cash

  20 November 2024

  3 minute read

  EXPERT advice to help people reduce their energy bills, cut carbon emissions and help keep warm at home is now available to anyone living in Leicester.

• New five-year plan set to boost Leicester’s creative economy

  19 November 2024

  3 minute read

  A FIVE-YEAR strategy that aims to create thousands of new jobs in Leicester’s creative economy has been published by the city council.

• Wrap up warm for festive fun at Leicester’s big lights switch-on

  19 November 2024

  3 minute read

  STUNNING special attractions will bring Leicester’s streets to life at the city’s Christmas switch-on event this week.

• One million milestone for electric Park and Ride fleet

  15 November 2024

  2 minute read

  More than a million miles have been clocked by Leicester's  electric Park and Ride buses since the fleet was launched in May 2021.

• Work starts on velodrome site housing scheme

  12 November 2024

  2 minute read

  WORK to build 38 low-carbon, energy-efficient council homes on the site of Leicester’s former velodrome is now under way.

• Nagar Kirtan parade to take to city’s streets

  11 November 2024

  1 minute read

  THOUSANDS of Sikhs will be taking to Leicester’s streets this weekend for a religious procession.

• Resurfacing works mark final stage of Granby Street revamp

  11 November 2024

  2 minute read

  A MAJOR revamp of a busy Leicester shopping street is nearly complete, with resurfacing of the main carriageway due to begin next week.

• Full rundown of festive fun for Leicester’s big lights switch-on

  8 November 2024

  3 minute read

  STUNNING special attractions will bring Leicester’s streets to life at the city’s Christmas switch-on event.

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

  7 November 2024

  2 minute read

  CHILDREN in Leicester who receive benefits-related free school meals are being invited to sign up for a free programme of holiday activities before the deadline on 3 December.

• Consultation under way on school transport funding

  7 November 2024

  2 minute read

  PEOPLE are being asked for their views on council proposals to end school transport funding for young people aged 16 and over who have special educational needs and disability (SEND).

• Light Up Leicester to return to the city in March

  6 November 2024

  4 minute read

  LEICESTER city centre will be lit up with some extraordinary artworks next year, with the return of a world-class festival last held in the city in 2022.

• Road closures planned ahead of resurfacing works

  5 November 2024

  1 minute read

  A PROGRAMME of resurfacing on and around a busy road in the north-west of the city will get underway later this week.

• New website launched for Leicester Libraries

  5 November 2024

  2 minute read

  A NEW and upgraded website has been launched for users of Leicester libraries.

• City to fall silent for Remembrance Sunday commemorations

  4 November 2024

  3 minute read

  PEOPLE from across Leicester will remember the city’s fallen service men and women at the annual Remembrance Sunday service this weekend.

• Election called for Leicester’s next Young People’s Council

  4 November 2024

  2 minute read

  SCHOOLS and community groups have this week begun the process of selecting and electing candidates for Leicester’s next Young People’s Council.

• Visit Leicester libraries for a warm welcome

  31 October 2024

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER libraries are offering people a warm welcome over the winter months, with a range of free activities on offer.

• Scene is set for Leicester Diwali Day celebrations

  30 October 2024

  2 minute read

  THE Diwali lights and decorations are up on Leicester’s Belgrave Road, the Wheel of Light is turning, and the scene is set for the city’s annual Diwali Day event, which takes place tomorrow (31 October).

• Developers sought for next phase of house building at Ashton Green

  30 October 2024

  2 minute read

  DEVELOPERS are being sought to deliver the next wave of homes on a major new housing development on the edge of Leicester.

• Highway repairs and improvements planned for Western Road

  29 October 2024

  1 minute read

  TRAFFIC restrictions will be in place on a busy residential road in Leicester’s West End from next week, while extensive resurfacing and other improvements are carried out.

• City Mayor presents new proposal for Leicester Market

  28 October 2024

  7 minute read

  A NEW proposal for the future of Leicester Market is to go out to consultation, after work on the city’s market place was paused earlier this year.

• New car park opens on site of former Highfields tower block

  28 October 2024

  1 minute read

  A NEW temporary public car park is now open in Highfields, to help ease parking pressures in the area.

• Countdown begins to Christmas in Leicester

  21 October 2024

  2 minute read

  SIXTEEN THOUSAND festive lights will start going up in Leicester this week as the countdown to Christmas begins.

• Camera enforcement to be introduced at two schools streets

  21 October 2024

  2 minute read

  PLANS to improve road safety and air quality on two streets close to local schools using new enforcement powers have been given the go-ahead by the city council.

• Acts announced for Abbey Park bonfire & fireworks display

  18 October 2024

  1 minute read

  THE acts appearing at this year’s Abbey Park bonfire and firework display have been announced, with live music, dance, aerial stunts and fire-breathing performances included in the line-up.

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

  17 October 2024

  3 minute read

  FAMILIES looking for free and low-cost things to do during the half term holiday should head for Leicester’s libraries and museums next week.

• New film highlights vital role of fostering

  17 October 2024

  3 minute read

  A POWERFUL new film about fostering has been launched with the backing of more than 100 councils, including Leicester City Council.

• Events coming up at Leicester Museums

  11 October 2024

  2 minute read

  AN ACCOUNT of the first campaign of the South African War and an exhibition of photographs from the Leicester archives are taking place at the city’s museums this weekend.

• Fraudsters target council parking machines with fake QR codes

  11 October 2024

  1 minute read

  MORE fake QR codes have been found on some city council pay and display parking machines.

• City council creates new residents-only parking spaces on busy estate

  10 October 2024

  4 minute read

  NEW parking spaces for residents have been created in the St Peters area of the city.

• City gets set for a dazzling Diwali Day celebration

  10 October 2024

  3 minute read

  PREPARATIONS are well under way for Leicester’s annual Diwali Day celebration, which takes place on Thursday 31 October.

• Thousands expected as Run Leicester half marathon and 10k return

  8 October 2024

  2 minute read

  THOUSANDS of runners will be taking to the city’s streets this weekend for the annual Run Leicester half marathon and 10k race.

• Join author talks and more for Green Libraries Week

  3 October 2024

  2 minute read

  A FASCINATING talk on travel, an insight into the mind of a local crime writer and the tale of an amusing encounter with a Time Lord are among the events on offer next week for Green Libraries Week.

• New housing apprentices join council to learn specialist craft skills

  3 October 2024

  2 minute read

  EIGHTEEN new apprentices from a range of backgrounds have joined Leicester City Council’s housing department to learn specialist craft skills.

• New residents’ group makes the most of revamped community space

  3 October 2024

  1 minute read

  TENANTS and residents in New Parks are celebrating a revamped community space that has become the base for a new neighbourhood group.

• New planting to help brighten up busy city route

  3 October 2024

  1 minute read

  THREE attractive new beds of ornamental grass and pollen-rich flowering plants are set to be created on pedestrian islands next to Leicester Railway Station.

• Drivers warned of fake parking fine texts

  2 October 2024

  3 minute read

  Drivers are being warned not to respond to fake texts telling them they must immediately pay a parking penalty charge notice (PCN).