More than £50 million was lost last year to scams where victims are tricked into handing over control of their computer or smartphone to criminals. New data from Action Fraud, the national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, reveals that 20,144 people fell victim to scams where they were persuaded to grant criminals remote access to their device. Victims reported losing a total of £57,790,384 – an average loss of £2,868 per victim. What are remote access scams Remote Access scams will often begin with a browser pop-up saying that your computer is infected with a virus, or maybe a call from someone claiming to be from your bank saying that they need to connect to your computer in order to cancel a fraudulent transaction on your account. Regardless of the narrative the fraudster’s use, their goal is to steal your money or access your financial information by tricking you into allowing them to remotely connect to your computer. Detective Chief Inspector Craig Mullish, from the City of London Police, said: "While remote access tools are safe when used legitimately, we want the public to be aware that they can be misused by criminals to perpetrate fraud. We often see criminals posing as legitimate businesses in order to trick people into handing over control of their computer or smartphone. “You should only install software or grant remote access to your computer if you’re asked by someone you know and trust, such as a friend or family member, and never as a result of an unsolicited call, browser pop-up or text message.” How to protect yourself Only install software or grant remote access to your computer if you’re asked by someone you know and trust, such as a friend or family member, and never as a result of an unsolicited call, browser pop up, or text message. Remember, a bank or service provider will never contact you out of the blue requesting remote access to your device. If you believe your laptop, PC, tablet or phone has been infected with a virus or some other type of malware, follow the NCSC’s guidance on recovering an infected device. Protect your money by contacting your bank immediately on a different device from the one the scammer contacted you on. Report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or via actionfraud.police.uk. If you are in Scotland, please report to Police Scotland directly by calling 101. You can also report and get advice about fraud or cyber crime by calling 0300 123 2040 Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National)

A Police community support officer still remains in hosptial after the collision back in October last year.. A motorist has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving following a collision in Loughborough last year. Muhammed Hussain, 40, is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 27 April. Hussain, of Toothill Road in Loughborough, has also been charged with driving a motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit and driving without insurance. The charges relate to a collision involving a car and a cyclist – PCSO Rita Purkayastha – on the A6 Leicester Road on 4 October 2021. PCSO Purkayastha is in a stable condition in hospital, where she is continuing to receive treatment. Leicestershire Police News -07/04/2022

Seven inmates who caused more than £50,000 of damage when trying to take control of a Rutland prison have been given sentences totalling more than 18 years. The group, who were being held at HMP Stocken, each pleaded guilty to a charge of participating in prison mutiny at an earlier hearing and were sentenced today (Wednesday 6 April). At around 5pm on 18 January 2020, Varldo Araujo climbed onto the safety netting on one of the landings before hitting a prison officer with a metal bar. The wing of the prison was subsequently locked down, with staff ordered to leave for their own safety. A number of other prisoners then climbed onto the safety netting and began throwing furniture and emptying rubbish onto the landing. Liquids were also poured onto the floor to try and prevent prison officers from entering the wing, while washing machines and dryers were dragged from the laundry room and damaged. A pool table was also damaged and lights and CCTV cameras were smashed. Eggs were also thrown at two prison officers by Araujo. More than 80 additional prison officers were brought in to bring the wing back under control. A review of CCTV footage which captured the incident identified all those involved. At Leicester Crown Court: Varldo Araujo, 30, was also charged with – and pleaded guilty to – one count of causing actual bodily harm and two counts of assaulting an emergency worker. He was sentenced to 66 months Tommi Harradine, 24, was sentenced to 52 months Abdirahman Hassan, 24, was sentenced to 44 months Feddell Gilligan, 31, was sentenced to 42 months Ishmael Brown, 32, was sentenced to 16 months David Rhoden, 36, was sentenced to seven months All those above are still serving prisoners. A seventh man – 25-year-old Adnan Sharif of Cowley Road in Ilford, London – was subsequently released on licence, but was today sentenced to 44 months. Detective Inspector Deb Hubbard, the senior investigating officer, said: “All involved will now be serving further time in prison because of what they did that day – and I hope they take time to reflect on the consequences of their actions. “Violent behaviour in prison and particularly towards prison staff simply won’t be tolerated and we will endeavour to bring those responsible to justice. “I would like to thank HMP Stocken and the Ministry of Justice for their co-operation throughout our investigation.” Prisons Minister, Victoria Atkins, added: “This was appalling behaviour that culminated in a cowardly attack on one of our brave, frontline officers, and it is absolutely right that all involved will spend more time behind bars as a result. “Assaults on our hard-working staff and the wilful destruction of prison property will never be tolerated and we will always pursue the strongest possible punishment.”

Businesses across Leicester that were not previously eligible for Covid-19 business rates relief may now be eligible for new support if they were adversely affected by the pandemic. Leicester City Council has received £8.7m from the Government to administer the Covid-19 Additional Relief Fund. This funding will be used to support a percentage reduction on 2021/22 business rate bills, with higher reductions for the worst affected businesses. Businesses that are eligible are those that: have not had their 2021/22 rates bills reduced due to the Extended Retail Discount (covering retail, hospitality and leisure sectors) or the Nursery Discount; are the direct ratepayer and have occupied the property for business rates purposes, and having an amount to pay during the 2021/22 financial year; and have been adversely affected by the pandemic and have been unable to adequately adapt to the impact. Examples of businesses that may be eligible include those within the manufacturing, wholesale and supply chain sectors. Businesses will be classed as having experienced a low, medium or high impact and relief will be awarded accordingly. The actual percentage reductions to 2021/22 rates bills will depend upon how many businesses apply and how severely they were affected. City Mayor Peter Soulsby said “We know many local businesses have struggled through the pandemic and not all have been able to receive reductions to their business rates bills. We would encourage those businesses to check if they are eligible for this new scheme and, if so, to make sure they claim the new support they are now entitled to.” Businesses must apply online. Applications are now open and will close on Sunday 1 May. Further details, along with the online application form, can be found by visiting www.leicester.gov.uk/business/business-rates/covid-19-additional-relief-fund Leicester City Council News 06/04/2022

The transformation of a former music and drama centre into a purpose-built school for children with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) is now complete, following a major programme of works. Leicester City Council has invested £4.8m in the Knighton Fields Centre on Herrick Road to create a modern, flexible school environment for young people with communication and interaction difficulties, including complex autism. The refurbished premises – now a satellite campus for Ellesmere College – will provide places for 60 children between the ages of 5-19, whose complex needs mean they cannot be accommodated in mainstream settings. Featuring flexible classroom space, an immersive therapy room, a sensory room, a soft play area and a student kitchen, the remodelled premises now provide a modern teaching environment with all the support that students will need. Outside, raised beds and outdoor play areas – with specialist equipment – complete the scheme. Welcoming the completion of works, assistant city mayor for education Cllr Elly Cutkelvin said: “We’re working hard to meet the growing demand for SEND provision in the city, both by increasing capacity at our special schools and by creating additional specialist places within mainstream schools. “These 60 additional spaces at the new Knighton Fields campus are just part of our commitment to increasing our specialist support for children and young people whose needs can’t be met within mainstream education. “It’s taken a while for this project to come to fruition, with the COVID pandemic inevitably leading to delays, but I’m very proud of what’s been achieved. The facilities here are now outstanding and will provide our young people with a supportive environment that will allow them to thrive.” Having been locked up and empty for more than eight years, the two-storey building required extensive remedial works to bring it up to modern standards. New double-glazed windows have been installed to the rear of the building, while the existing metal windows on the locally-listed front elevations have been refurbished. LED lighting throughout will also help minimise the school’s carbon footprint. The COVID pandemic and the collapse of the project’s main contractor last year led to the school’s opening being delayed by 12 months, but City Mayor Peter Soulsby is delighted by the quality of the finished scheme. “I’m very grateful to our in-house project team and to our contractors, MCS Fast Track Ltd, and their supply chain who have overcome huge challenges to complete the refurbishment to such a high standard,” he said. “The investment we’ve made has brought an important but neglected building back into use – and will help us meet the growing demand for specialist school places. “This purpose-built site will be run by an established and inspirational special school – Ellesmere College – and will provide much-needed new school places for children with a range of special educational needs.” All the students at Ellesmere College’s Knighton Fields campus will have an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) and difficulties with communication and interaction, while many – but not all – will have a diagnosis of autism. Ellesmere College Executive Principal Steph Beale said: “We’re absolutely delighted with the new premises, which have been carefully planned and designed to meet the needs of our students. “And while the building will provide the perfect learning environment, it’s our brilliant staff who will bring the school experience to life for our young people. “Our students are already being introduced to the new site, as we make the gradual transition, but all 60 young people will be in their new school, full-time, after the Easter break – and we’re all looking forward to that very much.” Ellesmere College’s Knighton Fields campus is part of the city council’s Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Phase 2 expansion works. The council has committed a further £16.5m to expanding its SEND provision over the next two years, with plans already in place to increase capacity at a further eight sites.

Leicester City Football Club today received the Honorary Freedom of the City at a ceremony at the King Power stadium (Monday 4 April). The accolade is the highest civic honour the city council can bestow and recognises the contribution the club has made to the city of Leicester over the years. At this morning’s ceremony, Lord Mayor Cllr Deepak Bajaj presented the club’s chief executive Susan Whelan with an illuminated Certificate of Admission, recognising the honour and distinction the club has brought to Leicester as a result of its sporting achievements and in appreciation of its commitment to local communities. Club chairman Khun Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha also received the first ever City of Leicester Award – a new civic honour that recognises the individuals whose outstanding achievements have had a positive and wide-reaching impact on the city, and who have been a source of inspiration to its residents. His late father and former club chairman Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was posthumously honoured with the same award. City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby said: “The Honorary Freedom of the City is the highest award our city can give, and it is entirely fitting that it be given to Leicester City for the honour and distinction it has brought to the city. “The club’s against-the-odds Premier League title win was a chapter in sporting history that the whole city can be proud of, and its continued achievements have raised the profile of Leicester across the globe in a way that has helped the city find renewed pride in itself. “Sporting achievements and trophies aside, the club has shown a continued commitment to sports development within our local communities, and it is an inspiration to its fans and to the people of Leicester. “It is the personal contribution of the late Khun Vichai, and the commitment he showed to Leicester that continues under the leadership of his son, Khun Aiyawatt, that we want to acknowledge with our new City of Leicester awards. “I'm delighted that our first ever awards have been made to the Leicester City chairman Khun Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, and his late father and former chairman Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.” Accepting the inaugural City of Leicester Award, Khun Aiyawatt said: “From the moment we arrived in Leicester 12 years ago, we felt the support of this city. Its people have been with us during the best of times and during the most difficult of times. It has forged a bond between us that can never be broken. “My father believed in the people of Leicester. He gave his heart to them because he saw the strength of this city when its people came together and how we could all help each other. It makes me so proud, that we continue to come together to fulfil that vision in his name. “I will, with all my strength, continue to do my best for Leicester and its people, to remain deserving of this prestigious award that has been given to me and my late father.” City councillors voted unanimously to award the Honorary Freedom of the City to the football club at a meeting of the full council on 23 February. Lord Mayor of Leicester Councillor Deepak Bajaj said: “I am immensely proud to confer the Freedom of the City to Leicester City Football Club after their amazing sporting successes, which have been so well received not only here in Leicester, but across the world. “Much of their success is as a result of the dedication and commitment made by both their former and current chairman and I am honoured to recognise their achievements with the newly created City of Leicester Award.” Previous recipients of the Honorary Freedom of the City of Leicester include: Sir David and Lord Attenborough (1989); Gary Lineker (1992); Sir Alec Jeffreys (1992); the Leicester Tigers (2001); Sue Townsend (2009); Alan Birchenall (2009); The Royal Anglian Regiment (1996) and the 9th/12th Royal Lancers (2011). The conferment ceremony took place after a statue of Khun Vichai was unveiled at a private event. Fans will be able to see the statue from tomorrow (Tuesday). Khun Vichai became Chairman of the club in 2010, following its takeover by a Thai-led consortium which he led. He made significant investments in the club which saw them return to the Premier League in 2013/14 as the Championship title winners. The club then went on to achieve its historic Premier League title win in 2015/16, despite pre-season odds of 5,000/1. During his time as chairman, Khun Vichai invested in both the club and the local community, personally donating more than £4 million to different causes. Tragically, on Saturday 27 October 2018, he died in a helicopter accident, alongside four others, outside the King Power Stadium. The Foxes Foundation, formed in 2011/12 was renamed The Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation in Khun Vichai’s honour, and it continues to provide significant support for local charities. His son Khun Aiyawatt, vowed to continue his father’s legacy, and in May 2021, the club had its first FA Cup success. This means LCFC has now won every major honour in English football – the Premier League, the FA Cup and the League Cup. Another win followed when the FA Community Shield was secured in August 2021. The club has also enjoyed success with the women’s team, which won the Women's Championship in April 2021, sealing promotion to the FA Women's Super League in the process. Alongside the work of the foundation, the club makes an invaluable contribution to the city through the Leicester City Football Club Community Trust, where it uses football to inspire individuals to reach their full potential. Leicester City Council News release 04/04/2022

Leicester City’s football family came together on Monday for the inauguration of the Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha statue at King Power Stadium – an eternal tribute to the most influential figure in the Football Club’s 138-year history. On what would have been Khun Vichai’s 64th birthday, current Leicester City Chairman Khun Aiyawatt ‘Top’ Srivaddhanaprabha and his family were joined by distinguished guests to celebrate Khun Vichai’s Leicester legacy. Dignitaries including Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Mike Kapur; Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Colonel Murray Colville; Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand, Mr Pisanu Suvanajata; Lord Mayor of Leicester, Councillor Deepak Bajaj; City Mayor, Sir Peter Soulsby; and High Sheriff, Mehmooda Duke were among those in attendance, along with local faith leaders including Bishop of Leicester, The Right Revd Martyn Snow; and Dean of Leicester, The Very Revd David Monteith. Appropriately connecting the city of Leicester with Khun Vichai’s homeland for the occasion, a group of his close friends were also present, at the invitation of the Srivaddhanaprabha family, along with friends from the worlds of polo, horse racing and Belgian club Oud-Heverlee Leuven. The current Leicester City first team squad, led to a maiden FA Cup success in 2021 by Brendan Rodgers, were joined by members of the 2016 Premier League title-winning team and former managers Nigel Pearson, Claudio Ranieri and Craig Shakespeare. Leicester City representation was completed by Directors, senior and long-serving Club staff, former Chairmen and iconic former players. Khun Vichai passed away alongside staff members Kaveporn Punpare and Nusara Suknamai, and pilots Eric Swaffer and Izabela Lechowicz, in a tragic helicopter accident at the home of Leicester City in October 2018. Representatives of Leicestershire Police, Leicestershire Fire & Rescue and East Midlands Ambulance Service, who played such pivotal roles in the community response to the accident, were also present on an emotional occasion. Chief Executive Susan Whelan – a close friend and colleague of Khun Vichai – opened proceedings, before Khun Top unveiled the statue of his father in front of a crowd of family and friends. Susan said: "Khun Vichai loved this city. He greatly appreciated the affection shown by the people of Leicester and recognised how this community believed in his vision. "Today, his contribution to the Club and to the city is made eternal. For generations to come, people will stand in this place and tell stories of The Possible Man. They will speak of his leadership and ambition, but also of his generosity and kindness. However this site changes, in all the moments we will experience together, his presence will be permanent." Commissioned by the Srivaddhanaprabha family, the Khun Vichai statue is a permanent embodiment of his magnificent legacy in a place which brought him so much personal joy. The statue inauguration ceremony was led by Buddhist monks, who travelled to Leicester from Thailand at the request of the Srivaddhanaprabha family. Such ceremonies have become customary at King Power Stadium during the family’s ownership of the Club, particularly at the start of a new season and for the inauguration of landmark developments, including LCFC Training Ground in Seagrave and the Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Memorial Garden. The ceremony commenced with the lighting of candles and incense, before the reading of Sanskrit prayers by the Buddhist monks. A string stretching the length of the ceremony room, representing the Buddha, was then blessed from a golden bowl with candle wax to create holy water. Afterwards, the monks bestowed five precepts – constituting a basic code of ethics in Buddhism – upon the head of the ceremony. Buddhist chanting then began, marking the start of the Matrix funeral chant. Guests were later invited to offer yellow robes to the monks, in accordance with Bangsukul ceremony traditions, and to transfer love and goodwill to Khun Vichai. Bangsukul chanting continued, before the ceremony concluded with the pouring of water to dedicate merit to all. With his unwavering dedication and ceaseless passion for the Club, the story Khun Vichai inspired at King Power Stadium delighted millions around the world. Establishing Leicester City among the game’s elite was only part of Khun Vichai’s gift to Leicester, whose communities came to love and admire his frequent displays of generosity. He invested in their football club, delivering experiences that brought the people of the city together in pride and celebration. Through his countless acts of compassion and philanthropy, he sought to make their city a better place. Such values will remain at the heart of the Club’s work for generations to come, forming a key part of Khun Vichai’s legacy, under the guidance of his son and current Chairman Khun Top. In future, as the people of this city continue to come together at the Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha statue at King Power Stadium, they will be greeted by a tribute to a truly great man – an everlasting reminder of what he gave to the Club and to Leicester. Following the inauguration ceremony on Monday, the Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha statue at King Power Stadium will be accessible to supporters from Tuesday 5 April. LCFC News

Motorists and bus users are advised to expect delays to their journeys on Thursday evening (7 April), ahead of Leicester City’s Europa Conference League quarter-final with PSV Eindhoven of the Netherlands. A multi-agency policing operation will ensure that visiting fans can get to the King Power stadium safely, with a series of rolling road closures in place from around 6pm on Thursday to allow 1,500 PSV fans to make their way to the stadium on foot. Roads along the route will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so. City Highways Director Martin Fletcher said: “We’ll be supporting the policing operation on match-day and we’re advising people to allow extra time for their journey. “Whether you’re on your way home from work, or you’re on your way to the match, please expect some disruption to your journey and set off in good time. “Peacock Lane and the Southgates slip road towards Newarke Street will be closed from 6pm for around half an hour, and we’re expecting the rolling road closures to have particular impact on the inner ring road around Southgates underpass and its slip roads from about 6.15pm-6.30pm, with delays likely around the Swan Bridge area at about 7pm. “My advice would be to avoid these areas at these times if you are able to.” The first leg of Leicester City’s Europa Conference League quarter-final against the Dutch Eredivisie side kicks off at 8pm on Thursday (7 April). The second leg will be played in Eindhoven at 5.45pm next Thursday (14 April). For up-to-date traffic information in Leicester, follow the city’s Area Traffic Control team on Twitter at @ATCLeicester

Sister Act, a sparkling and hilarious musical based on the 1992 hit film. The show follows the story of Deloris Van Cartier, an aspiring singer who seeks protection within the walls of a convent after witnessing a crime. Whilst there she takes charge of the choir and while helping the nuns find their voices she learns the true meaning of love and friendship. Join WAOS for a this truly joyful production which may even leave you singing in the aisles too. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music International (Europe). All tickets £16.00, no concessions 24 May 2022–28 May 2022 Box Office 0116 255 1302 hello@thelittletheatre.co.uk Address The Little Theatre, Dover Street, Leicester, LE1 6PW https://www.facebook.com/WAOS1957

A New piece of public art is due to be designed and installed in Leicester as part of commemorations of the 50th anniversary of the arrival of thousands of Ugandan Asians to the city. 2022 will be marked by a wide-ranging programme of “Uganda 50” events, reflecting both on the arrival in Leicester of thousands of Ugandan Asians in 1972, and the vital contribution they have made to the city’s unique identity since then. Leicester City Council has announced plans for a permanent sculpture or artwork in the city, created with the involvement of the city’s Ugandan Asian community over the coming months. Funding for the artwork will come from a combination of a planned CrowdFund Leicester campaign and a contribution from the city council. It follows recent work with the city’s Asian community to explore how best to mark the anniversary, and where such a work of art could be located. Belgrave Circle has been put forward as a likely location. Work will take place over the next few months including selecting an artist, and further community engagement on the design and site of the artwork. The proposed artwork is the latest part of a series of events and activities planned for 2022 in commemoration of the more than 27,000 Asians who were expelled by the regime of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in 1972. Many thousands settled in Leicester to start a new life. Leicester Museum and Art Gallery is also due to host its Uganda 50 exhibition, in conjunction with community arts group Navrang, as the centrepiece of commemorations. The Leicester-based arts organisation was awarded just over £102,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for a programme of regional events including the exhibition, which is due to open in July. The project will bring to life the extraordinary experiences of an entire community of people who were given just 90 days to leave Uganda, and the stories of those displaced people who settled in the UK, and in Leicester. The exhibition in Leicester has also received a £10,000 contribution from Leicester City Council’s Museums and Galleries Services. It is due to open in July 2022. Curve Theatre is also staging a community production this summer looking at the Ugandan Asians’ exodus, their journeys to Leicester and contributions to the city over the last five decades. The production – entitled Finding Home – Leicester’s Ugandan Asian Story at 50 – will run from July 29 to August 6 and will feature three new short plays by local writers whose families arrived in the UK from Uganda. Leicester City Mayor Peter Soulsby said: “The expulsion of thousands of Asian families from Uganda, and their arrival of some of those in Leicester, is a hugely important moment in the city’s history, which has shaped the city’s identity to the present day. “The next stage will involve working with the city’s Ugandan Asian community to look at how that can be commemorated in a suitable way. “Throughout 2022 there will be a programme of events marking this half-century anniversary, to recognise the wealth of experiences, personal accounts and memories of people who left everything behind fleeing a cruel dictator, to find refuge and start rebuilding their lives once again in our city.” Leicester deputy city mayor for culture, leisure and sport, Cllr Piara Singh Clair, added: “It is very fitting to have a permanent artwork or sculpture commemorating this part of our shared story, in a way that can be appreciated and keep alive the story for future generations to understand.” Leicester City Council News release.

The first new homes built as part of a multi-million regeneration of Leicester’s Waterside area have been completed. Redevelopment work began back in 2015 to bring the Waterside’s extensive former industrial areas back into use by creating new housing, office space, hotels and public open space. As part of that, the city council is working with national housebuilder Keepmoat Homes on a 17.2- acre development, located on Frog Island. City Mayor Peter Soulsby visited the site to see Keepmoat’s new showhome, and met with some of the the first residents who have already moved into their new homes at the development. Overlooking the Grand Union Canal, the Waterside development includes a mix of over 350 new one and two bedroom apartments and two, three and four-bedroom homes, as well as including at least 55 affordable units. In addition to the new homes, there are public green spaces and a new canalside path opening up the waterfront, along with 60,000sqft of Grade A office space. City Mayor Peter Soulsby said: "Leicester’s waterside has for a long time had immense potential for regeneration, and bringing that redevelopment forward for the benefit of the city has been a long-held ambition of mine. “These new homes are a key part of that, and the catalyst for the surrounding waterside developments. The city council’s regeneration strategy for the city has included assembling this brownfield site using £25m of grants and council funds to compulsorily purchase run down and disused areas along the River Soar, as well as securing outline planning consent for these new homes. “We’ve worked closely with Keepmoat Homes as our development partners to reach this important stage in making Leicester’s waterside a vibrant, attractive area in which to live and work.” Since 2015 the city around 1,000 new houses and apartments have been delivered in the waterside area, along with around 1,000 student spaces, the Novotel and Adagio (200-beds), new bowling alley and over 75,000sqft of new office space built at Friars Mill, Great Central Square and Northgate Street. Shaun Fielding, Regional Managing Director at Keepmoat Homes, added: “We’re thrilled to have hosted the City Mayor and members of Leicester City Council, so that they can witness the great progress that we’ve made at Waterside and how the new housing development will provide the people of Leicester a great place to live. “We’ve worked collaboratively with the city council and the city's design team to create a development of bespoke houses and apartments, formed within an incredible urban layout which has already attracted potential new homeowners to the area, who will further enhance the city’s economy.” Work at Waterside is expected to take five years to complete. Details of the wider Waterside regeneration work is available here. More information on the Keepmoat housing scheme is available here. Leicester City Council News - Picture credits LCC

Parish council funds 'green' initiative to support Queen's Platinum Jubilee. In a ‘green’ collaboration between the county council and parish council, a new avenue of trees is now taking shape at Market Bosworth Country Park. A total of 16 trees will be planted up by the end of the month as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy campaign, a scheme in Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee year which inspires people from all walks of life to play a part in enhancing the environment. The hope for the initiative is that planting trees sustainably will leave a legacy for future generations - and the first of the new trees was planted by Councillor Dan Harrison, county council chairman, and Councillor John Wasteney, chairman of the parish council. Councillor Dan Harrison, county council chairman said: "It’s great to see so many groups, organisations and families coming forward to mark the significant occasion of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in such a memorable and environmentally-friendly way. Our ambition in Leicestershire is to boost bio-diversity and make our county net zero by 2045. I’m pleased that this initiative not only celebrates a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, but also supports our local ambitions to be greener and more sustainable" John Wasteney said: “The country park is such a wonderful attribute to our town and I’m delighted the parish council has been able to fund the avenue of trees in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee - and that it's right on our doorstep. “Our arboretum featured on the Queen’s Green Canopy social media during National Tree Week due to its bright and bold colours and we’re excited to be involved in this scheme once again. This time, that means planting some trees as part of the initiative for our future generations to enjoy. “The new trees will be a great addition to the park and I’d encourage residents to plan a visit to see the variety of trees which provide such spectacular displays as the seasons change.” Already renowned for its arboretum, the new row of oak and hornbeam trees will add even more variety to the hundreds of tree species found on site. The county council has a plan to help plant 700,000 trees – one for every resident – as part of its own ambitious strategy over the next decade. Anyone wishing to plant their own tree for the Jubilee can find out how on the council’s Platinum Jubilee webpage at www.leicestershire.gov.uk/platinum-jubilee There is also planting advice, information about how to get trees through free and affordable tree schemes and how else you can get involved in the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Leicestershire County Council News Tuesday, 5 April, 2022