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Here's the latest news for Leicestershire Communities
SHIRE Community Grant 2021-22 Now OPEN for Applications!
Posted: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:15
The SHIRE Community Grant Programme 2021-22 is now OPEN for applications!
Following the success of the Leicestershire Communities Fund in 2020-21, Leicestershire County Council are pleased to announce that... Read More »
20 Minute Neighbourhoods
Posted: Thu, 13 May 2021 09:19
The idea behind a '20 minute neighbourhood' is that most people's daily needs can be met within a short walk or cycle from where they live. The benefits of this approach are multiple: improvements in mental... Read More »
Futures ESFA Community Grants Funding Programme
Posted: Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:31
Futures is delighted to announce that the next round of the ESFA Community Grants funding programme, will be accepting applications from 3rd May to 4th June 2021. This initiative gives voluntary and community... Read More »
How to Implement, Monitor and Review your Made Neighbourhood Plan
Posted: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:33
This useful Toolkit produced by Urban Vision Enterprise CIC on behalf of Locality has been designed to assist you to successfully implement your plan. This includes making effective and considered representations... Read More »
Leicestershire & Rutland Rural Communities Week
Posted: Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:52
The Rural Community Council (RCC) is celebrating the amazing impact local people, groups and facilities can have on our rural communities. To achieve this in 2021, the RCC is hosting the first Leicestershire... Read More »
Creating Accessible Documents
Posted: Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:54
In today's working environment more and more information is being produced digitally. When producing information which is aimed at or to be viewed by the public, it is important to make that information... Read More »
Engaging Young People in Local Democracy Survey
Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:18
Are you 18-24? Live in the UK? We want to know what you think!
This study is part of a post-graduate research project, supported by Loughborough University, gathering insights about young people and democracy.... Read More »
CONVERSATIONS ABOUT COVID PROJECT LAUNCHED
Posted: Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:01
Leicestershire County Council would like to hear from you.
The 'Conversations About Covid' project aims to capture and understand the experiences and stories of Leicestershire residents and businesses.... Read More »
Research Your Family History By Phone
Posted: Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:31
If you are interested in learning more about your families history but don't use a computer, Leicestershire County Council is offering a free family research service by phone. The service will be available... Read More »
Litter Picking Heros Offered Support
Posted: Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:22
Leicestershire County Council is supporting local litter picking groups - often called wombles - by pledging to help them access the equipment they need.
Across Leicestershire, there are hundreds of groups... Read More »