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Latest heritage information panels take their places in the city
A Series of 10 new heritage panels have been installed to tell the stories behind key historic and cultural sites across the city. The...
Jan 12, 20222 min read


Pop-up ‘mini-Holland’ could be made permanent. .
Pop-up ‘mini-Holland’ could be made permanent as part of £1.5m Braunstone Gate improvement scheme A Pop-up scheme introduced to create...
Jan 12, 20224 min read


Work to begin on Granby Street gateway revamp
A busy shopping street and main gateway between Leicester city centre and the railway station is set for a revamp, with work due to begin...
Jan 11, 20223 min read


Programme of financial help for businesses approved
Additional funding has been approved for the latest series of measures to help the city’s economic recovery post Covid-19. £370,000 has...
Dec 5, 20212 min read


Consultation launched on measures to improve standards in private rented sector housing
People are being asked to give their views on a range of measures being proposed to help safeguard tenants in communities across the city...
Dec 5, 20213 min read


£500k funding boost for Leicester’s garment industry
Leicester's garment industry is set to benefit from a new £500,000 business support project. The sector has received a boost after the...
Dec 5, 20213 min read


Leicester Park and Ride running extra services throughout December
Leicester Park and Ride is running extra services throughout December – which means shoppers and sightseers can catch a Park & Ride bus...
Dec 5, 20212 min read


More than £600,000 to be spent to improve safety in city parks and streets
Leicester City Council and the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner (OPCC) have been successful in two bids for the money, which...
Nov 21, 20213 min read


Improved parking areas and laybys for communities across the city
A Programme of installing new parking areas and laybys in residential areas across Leicester gets underway this month. Leicester City...
Nov 21, 20212 min read


Leicester’s railway station revamp plans get major cash boost
Ambitious plans to transform the entrance to Leicester’s historic railway station have been given a major boost with the award of almost...
Oct 29, 20212 min read


On-Call Firefighter Recruitment Now Open!
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are recruiting On-Call Firefighters at a number of stations across Leicester, Leicestershire and...
Oct 7, 20212 min read


School meal voucher help for thousands of struggling families during October half-term
A £240,000 package has been agreed Thousands of Leicestershire families struggling with the cost of living will get help extra help to...
Oct 7, 20211 min read
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