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Active Together is looking to support young people from Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland, in the greatest financial need, to access physical activity and sport. The Young People Physical Activity & Sport Hardship Fund is aimed at helping young people overcome financial constraints affecting their continued involvement in physical activity and sport as a participant, official, coach, volunteer... Read More »

Eligible pensioners could receive up to £3,300 of extra support per year.

You will receive winter fuel support if you are in receipt of pension credit.

To apply you need your National Insurance number, bank details and information about your income, savings and investments.

You can call 0800 99 1234 or apply online www.gov.uk/pension-credit

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Tools are extremely valuable possessions and when stolen, can impact hugely on businesses.

To protect yourself from falling victim of a theft from van crime, Leicestershire Police is asking van owners to always remove their tools when left unattended for long periods of time and overnight.

Here are 5 top tips to keep your kit secure:

• Always check your doors are locked before leaving your vehicle unattended,... Read More »

Having your car broken into and losing your things to thieves can be very distressing. Here are a few simple steps you can take to keep your vehicle, and what's in it, safe.

1. Always lock it

Fuelling up or popping back into your house to get something are perfect examples of how easy it is to turn your back for a moment and forget your vehicle is unsecured. So get into the habit of locking your vehicle... Read More »

Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order at the above location.

The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order will be implemented for public safety for Leicestershire County Council to facilitate bridge parapet repair works.

A road closure is required on Gartree Road, Little Stretton on the 17th September 2024 for 12 days.

The proposed alternative diversion route... Read More »

Dear Residents,

We are holding beat surgeries* in the coming weeks on our area as follows:-

1:00PM - 2:00PM, Fri 30 August 2024

Scraptoft Community Hub, Malsbury Ave, Scraptoft,

11:00AM - 12:00PM, Mon 16 September 2024

Community Centre, Hill Court, Main Street, Bushby

1:30PM - 2:00PM, Wed 25 September 2024

Near the duck pond, Hallaton.

11AM – 12PM, Mon 7th October 2024

The Well, 45 High St, Kibworth Beauchamp... Read More »

Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has unveiled a robust engagement programme giving residents, businesses and partner services a front seat in his plans to make Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland safer.

In the first major engagement exercise since his re-election, the PCC is asking everybody who lives or works in the force area to identify the issues that matter most to them. The survey... Read More »

All patients aged 16 or over registered at a GP practice in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are invited to share their experiences of prescribing of gluten-free products on prescription through a questionnaire available online and as a paper questionnaire.

Patients diagnosed with coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis are currently prescribed a maximum of eight units of gluten-free bread... Read More »

Burglars are often opportunistic thieves who prey on houses and flats. They seek out any opening that they can take advantage of, specifically doors and windows that are left open or unlocked or are easy to force. Anything of value that they might spot through a window will only spur them on. But it really doesn't take much to deter these thieves – just smart thinking.

Burglar facts

• Burglars target... Read More »

In the last 5 years, 96% of accidental drownings occurred at open water sites, either inland or on the coast. Many of these drownings occur due to a lack of knowledge and understanding of open water safety.

The basic principles of open water safety, combined with knowledge and understanding of the hazards, can increase the enjoyment of open water and significantly reduce the number of incidents that... Read More »