Residents are being urged to prepare for bad weather this winter – as Leicestershire County Council steps up to support communities against flooding. With a number of flood events in recent years, and last winter being the wettest on record, the county council has worked with communities during 2026 to help them prepare for any future flooding. Last year, £2m of money earmarked for carbon reserves was put towards flooding, which is being put to use across Leicestershire. Comm