Information for Communities

An online directory where you can find details of care and health services, as well as advice and support for children, young people, families and adults in the Leicestershire area.

Carer Awareness Learning (PDF, 818 Kb)

This presentation has been designed to support local communities and district & borough councils on carer awareness.

Information about Communities events held by Leicestershire County Council

Information about Leicestershire County Council's support for the development of four Community Bus Partnerships in Leicestershire

Information about libraries in Leicestershire which are now managed by community groups.

Get help with developing a plan to provide support in the community for those who need it when normal services are disrupted

Co-Production is all about bringing people, ideas, knowledge and experience together to design and deliver care and support services which achieve the best possible results.

The Cultural Communities Network is a network of local culture hubs, bringing local groups and individuals together to create, experience and enjoy a wide variety of culture programmes in their own towns and villages

Find out more about support, information and advice on dementia. Includes guides, support directory and links to service providers.

Latest updates for Communities & Parish Councils.

The Waste and Environment team, which is part of Environment and Transport at Leicestershire County Council offer a wide range of talks and workshops to schools and community groups on waste prevention, recycling and composting.

Unfortunately, we're unable to provide face-to-face talks at the present time but we're offering access to pre-recorded video presentations which can be watched online, for free, to pre-booked audiences.

Where appropriate these talks can also be delivered live through Microsoft Teams.

You can complete an online form to express an interest in our current and upcoming talks.

Online information, advice and guidance to families in Leicestershire, including those who have children or young people with special educational needs or disability. The service provides links to a range of useful local organisations and activities, including childcare providers, support groups and education and learning support.

First Contact Plus is a website which provides links to a range of health and wellbeing support services provided across Leicestershire

Information, support and resources related to Grants and Funding for voluntary and community sector groups, charities and social enterprises

Information related to the development of High Speed Rail (HS2), particularly in relation to Phase 2 of the roll-out of HS2 which is proposed to pass through Leicestershire.

The Leicestershire Equalities Challenge Group (LECG) brings together a partnership of people and organisations across the county that have a strong commitment to maximise equality of outcomes in Leicestershire.

The Forum promotes greater understanding and awareness of religion, faith and belief. The Forum is also a member of the UK Inter Faith Network.

LLR Prepared is the Local Resilience Forum for the policing area covering Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland. Specific organisations within a policing area work together to prepare for, respond to and recover from different emergencies.

Local Area Coordination is a model of support which focuses on identifying and supporting those who need help before they hit crisis and working towards building an inclusive supportive community around them.

Developed by the community for the community, Neighbourhood Plans help to develop a vision for local neighbourhoods and plan the future of the places where people live and work.

A network of local community groups providing their neighbourhoods with places where everyone can feel safe to belong, connect and contribute.

Information about Leicestershire County Council's work with partners to tackle loneliness and social isolation