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Environment & Transport17 May 2012Get on board with new bus guides Updated bus guides have been produced to help county residents plan their journeys. The leaflets, produced by Leicestershire County Council, contain the latest details on bus frequencies, stops and routes and are available now either by request , online at www.... 17 May 2012 Get on board with new bus guides

Counties' officers use state of the art technology to prevent crimePCSOs Michelle Wright and Lee Rocket helping a shopper register his phoneThe police in Leicestershire are using the latest state of the art technology to tackle thieves and people involved in handling stolen goods. Officers across the Counties Basic Command Unit are using two new pieces of equipment called Apollo and Hermes which link directly to Immoblise UK; the free national property register.... 16 May 2012 Counties' officers use state of the art technology to prevent crime

Environment & Transport14 May 2012Still chance to sign up for cycle courses Theres still time to sign up for free adult cycle courses being held across the county this summer. Leicestershire County Councils courses are filling up fast, but there are still spaces on sessions being held in Coalville, Loughborough, Melton and Ashby-de-la-Zouch over the next couple of months.... 14 May 2012 Still chance to sign up for cycle courses

Environment & Transport10 May 2012How did "WEEE" do? ***List of schools that took part at the end of the release***Nearly 12 tonnes of old and broken small electrical items were collected by county school children in a special recycling initiative. The initiative, known as an Eco Day, was organised by Leicestershire County Council, Sims Recycling Solutions and DHL Envirosolutions.... 10 May 2012 How did "WEEE" do?

Police appeal following collision on Cranoe RoadOfficers from Leicestershire Polices serious collision investigation unit are appealing for witnesses following a collision on Cranoe Road, near to the junction with Harborough Road. The incident took place at around 7.... 04 May 2012 Police appeal following collision on Cranoe Road

Children & Young People's Service3 May 2012Online clips break down clinic barriersA team of young filmmakers has created a series of short online films to raise awareness of contraceptive services in communities. The group uploaded clips onto You Tube showing where the clinics are located and to help make visits less daunting for young people.... 03 May 2012 Online clips break down clinic barriers

Environment & Transport1 May 2012Heaps of advice on compostingHeaps of advice will be available to people who want to find out more about composting. Next week (May 6 12) is Compost Awareness Week and Leicestershire Waste Partnership, which is made up of the county, district and borough councils, will be holding a series of road shows so people can find out more.... 01 May 2012 Heaps of advice on composting

Man receives injury to knee after assault in Market Harborough pubPolice are appealing for the publics help in locating a man they believe may be a significant witness to an assault. The incident happened at about 1am on Saturday March 31 at the Kings Head pub in Church Street, Market Harborough when a 22-year-old man received an injury to his leg after he was assaulted.... 27 Apr 2012 Man receives injury to knee after assault in Market Harborough pub

Chief Executive's24 April 2012Final push in broadband boost campaignLeicestershires campaign for super-fast broadband is appealing for a final push to ensure more than 4,000 pledge their support before April 30th. More than 3,700 villagers and businesses have backed the county councils campaign and organisers want to break the 4,000 barrier before it ends on Monday.... 24 Apr 2012 Final push in broadband boost campaign

Environment & Transport23 April 2012Spring clean and reduce wasteHouseholders carrying out a spring clean are being urged to mend, sell, swap or donate unwanted items rather than throw them away. Leicestershire Waste Partnership, which is made up of the county, borough and district councils, is urging people to reuse unwanted items rather than send them to landfill when carrying out a seasonal clear-out.... 24 Apr 2012 Spring clean and reduce waste

Environment & Transport19 April 2012Communities plant trees in honour of the QueenNearly 50 communities across Leicestershire will each plant a tree in honour of the Queen. The County Council-based Stepping Stones Project has organised the scheme in a bid to mark the Diamond Jubilee and help make the county leafier.... 19 Apr 2012 Communities plant trees in honour of the Queen

Children & Young People's Service17 April 2012Could you make space for a child?Anyone interested in changing children's lives by becoming a foster carer or adoptive parent can find out more at a special event. Leicestershire County Council is holding an open day in Market Harborough this Saturday (21st April) where people can explore what fostering and adoption involve and hear about the advice and support available.... 18 Apr 2012 Could you make space for a child?

Chief Executive's17 April 2012Click for victory in broadband boostMore than 3,000 villagers and businesses have backed a county council campaign for super-fast broadband, as it enters its final fortnight. Leicestershire County Council wants to identify areas where people and businesses need super-fast broadband to be installed.... 17 Apr 2012 Click for victory in broadband boost

Environment & Transport16 April 2012Have your say on bus proposals Leicestershire residents can help shape the future of the countys passenger transport network by taking part in a consultation. The county council is inviting people to have their say on plans to save 750,000 by replacing under-used bus services with more flexible forms of transportLaunched today (Monday), proposals include the wider use of Demand Responsive Transport (DRT), which enables customers to pre-book public transport in advance.... 16 Apr 2012 Have your say on bus proposals

Chief Executive's13 April 201240k Big Society boost for 70 groupsSeventy community-led schemes across Leicestershire have scooped 340,000 from the county councils Big Society fund. All the money set aside for schemes last year has been invested and the council is now urging groups to apply to this years fund.... 13 Apr 2012 £40k Big Society boost for 70 groups