February 2026

• City of Leicester award for local leading lights

  20 February 2026

  4 minute read

  A LEADING cardiologist and the founder of Leicester’s Caribbean Carnival have become the latest local leading lights to receive one of the city’s highest civic honours.

• Museum’s own story told in new exhibition

  13 February 2026

  2 minute read

  THE STORY of a building that started life as a school but went on to become Leicester’s flagship museum is told in a new exhibition that opens tomorrow (Saturday).

• Improvement works planned for footpaths near Abbey Park

  13 February 2026

  1 minute read

  A NEXT phase of work to revamp an underpass leading to Leicester’s Abbey Park is now under way.

• Resurfacing works to take place on neighbourhood roads

  12 February 2026

  1 minute read

  ROAD repairs are being carried out by Leicester City Council from next week on four busy streets.

• Outstanding rating for council's reablement service

  10 February 2026

  2 minute read

  A CITY council service that helps people to retain their independence has been awarded an outstanding rating.

• Steam toys take centre stage at pumping station event

  6 February 2026

  2 minute read

  STEAM-POWERED toys, boats and trains will take centre stage at Leicester’s Abbey Pumping Station later this month.

• Government launches consultation on council reorganisation plans

  5 February 2026

  1 minute read

  THE Government has launched its statutory consultation on plans to reorganise the way local councils operate.

• Enjoy free and low-cost family fun in Leicester this half term

  5 February 2026

  3 minute read

  FAMILIES looking for a low-cost day out this half term can enjoy dozens of activities in Leicester that won’t break the bank.

• Bids invited for city’s new Community Heritage Champions

  2 February 2026

  2 minute read

  A NEW city-wide project that aims to celebrate Leicester’s heritage is offering groups and organisations the chance to apply for grants to explore untold local stories.