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Bold vision for future of local council structures submitted to Government A bold vision which puts people and places at the heart of future council structures in Leicester, Leicestershire and […]
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‘One Council’ bid to be sent to Government
A bid to create one council for Leicestershire, saving £30m a year, has been submitted to the Government. Two alternative plans have also been put forward. The city council is […]
Fresh budget proposals factor in major flood clean up
Multi-million-pound investment in supporting vulnerable people, fixing pot holes and tackling flooding, and a 4.99 per cent Council Tax rise, are set out in fresh budget proposals published by Leicestershire […]
New stats reveal record breaking river levels
MEDIA RELEASE 16 January 2025 River levels hit their highest point since records began during last week’s devastating floods, as the number of flood-hit homes nears 900. Agencies across Leicester, […]
Still time to comment on new budget plan
Don’t miss the chance to comment on a new four-year budget plan, residents are being urged. Leicestershire County Council is consulting on proposals which show that rapidly rising demand for […]
Leicestershire County Council: Government urged to ‘tackle big issues’ for local government funding
11 December 2024 PR 11576 Government urged to ‘tackle big issues’ for local government funding A firm grip on finances in the face of spiralling costs, is why Leicestershire County […]
Community Awards from Blaby District Council
A message from Blaby District Council: I am delighted to let you know that our Community Awards are running again this year and that nominations are now open! The awards […]
Property Flood Resilience Grant
If you have experienced internal flooding to your home or business during Storm Babet (October 2023) or Storm Henk (January 2024), you may be eligible for a grant of up […]
Flooding – Blaby District 26 Sept 24
We have our flooding pages on the website and are putting messages out on our social media channels. Flooding – Blaby District Council. There have been evacuations from properties but so […]
Tourism growth success
Visitor spend across Blaby District has smashed the target set by the Council in its bid to make the area one of Leicestershire’s leading, most welcoming and sustainable tourism destinations. […]