Today (Friday 26 June), crossing patrols from across the county attended a special ceremony to give thanks for long service, receive messages from local pupils and enjoy tea and scones. For more than 70 years, school crossing patrols have been the ‘superheroes’ of the school run in Leicestershire. Helping children gain independence on their journey to school every day with a familiar face in all weathers, crossing patrols are a key part of the county council’s wider road safe

The Armed Forces Day flag was raised by David Gibbs, who served in the Army as a Royal Military Police officer for 22 years The Armed Forces Day flag is flying proudly at County Hall following a ceremony held on Monday to show support for all our service personnel ahead of the national Armed Forces Day on Saturday. Armed Forces Day honours the huge contribution made by current and former members of the armed forces, their families, reservists and adult cadet volunteers, and i

The Armed Forces Day flag will be raised at County Hall on Monday 22 June A flag raising ceremony is once again being held at Leicestershire County Council’s headquarters ahead of Armed Forces Day next week to show support for all our service personnel. Armed Forces Day honours the huge contribution made by current and former members of the armed forces, their families, reservists and adult cadet volunteers, and is always well supported by the county council. The Armed Forces

Leicestershire residents had the chance to try something new at an adapted cycling event held at County Hall on Tuesday (26 May), made possible through funding from Active Travel England. Adapted cycling sessions provide inclusive cycling using a variety of specialist equipment like trikes, handcycles and wheelchair carriers. The sessions have been coordinated by Leicestershire County Council’s sustainable travel team and showcase a variety of options to help people travel mo

Latest event to help families find out more. The latest event showcasing support and taster sessions for children and young people with SEND is returning to Glenfield Leicestershire County Council’s Local Offer Celebration Event and Roadshow is a welcoming space to explore activities, connect with local organisations and enjoy time together. The next event is taking place at the Pavilion, County Hall, Glenfield, on Thursday 28th May, from 1:30-3pm and families can bring along