Information for Communities
This section of the website includes links to useful information for residents, communities and those involved in running community groups. You will also be able to get updates on relevant communities-related issues, as well as find some inspirational case studies from local community projects.
Below is a list of topics of interest:
- Adult Social Care Information and Support Directory
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.
- Afghan Refugees - Information and Support
Information and support for people from Afghanistan settling into life in the UK
Carer Awareness Learning (PDF, 902 Kb)
This presentation has been designed to support local communities and district & borough councils on carer awareness. This information is from a presentation and is therefore displayed in Powerpoint pdf format. If you have accessibility issues with this document please email communitiesteam@leics.gov.uk to request the information in an alternative format.
- Communities Events
Information about Communities events held by Leicestershire County Council
- Community Bus Partnerships
Information about Leicestershire County Council's support for the development of four Community Bus Partnerships in Leicestershire
- Community Managed Libraries
Information about libraries in Leicestershire which are now managed by community groups.
- Community Response Plans
Get help with developing a plan to provide support in the community for those who need it when normal services are disrupted
- Co-Production (Adult Social Care)
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.
- Cultural Communities Network
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
- Family Information Directory
Online information, advice and guidance for 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
First Contact Plus is a website which provides links to a range of health and wellbeing support services provided across Leicestershire
- Grants & Funding
Information, support and resources related to Grants and Funding for voluntary and community sector groups, charities and social enterprises
- HS2
Information about High Speed 2 in Leicestershire
- Leicester Council of Faiths
A unique community-led charity that has been pivotal in establishing Leicester and Leicestershire as a unique place where people of all races, faiths and backgrounds live, learn and work together. We continue to strive to bring people together to build community cohesion and enable communities to play an active part in the life of the city and county as one Leicestershire family.
- HS2 - Parish and Town Councils
Any specific HS2 information or events that impact on Town and Parish Councils will be published on the this Leicestershire County Council - Information for Parish Councils and Communities News and Updates page.
- Leicestershire Equalities Challenge Group
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.
- LeicesterShire Inter Faith Forum
The Forum promotes greater understanding and awareness of religion, faith and belief. The Forum is also a member of the UK Inter Faith Network.
- Less Waste - Talks with the Community
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.
The talks are free and can be delivered in person, or online through Microsoft Teams. We can also provide access to pre-recorded video presentations which can watched at a time to suit you and we are happy to answer any questions you may have after watching them.
Please click on the heading above to see our current list of talks and booking form.
- LLR Prepared
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
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.
- Neighbourhood Planning
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.
- Places of Welcome
A network of local community groups providing their neighbourhoods with places where everyone can feel safe to belong, connect and contribute.
- Parish & Town Councils - Information
Information updates for Parish & Town Councils and wider communities, from Leicestershire County Council's Environment & Transport Department
- Tackling Loneliness in Leicestershire
Information about Leicestershire County Council's work with partners to tackle loneliness and social isolation