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Turning Point Newsletter 2019/2020
Posted: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 09:21
Attached is the Winter edition of Turning Point News from Turning Point, 2 Eldon Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 3QL
Places of Welcome
Posted: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 09:01
A Place of Welcome offers your neighbourhood a place where everyone can go for a friendly face, a cup of tea and a conversation if and when they need it.
To find out more about Places of Welcome and how... Read More »
Leicestershire County Council's, Participation in Heritage and Libraries Team 2019
Posted: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 10:38
A lovely clip showcasing examples of how a variety of volunteering roles in the community can enhance peoples lives. Examples include volunteers involved in a library book drop off service, local heritage... Read More »
Promoting biodiversity through the UK planning systems
Posted: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 07:36
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) with the Partnership for Biodiversity in Planning have published new advice for town planners on Biodiversity in Planning. It examines the obligations and opportunities... Read More »
Congratulations Ab Kettleby
Posted: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 08:36
Congratulations to Ab Kettleby Neighbourhood Plan group on their successful referendum. The referendum, which took place on 3rd October 2019 with a turnout of 26.35% and the following results:-
116 - YES... Read More »
A new Equality Strategy for Leicestershire
Posted: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 13:15
County residents, and anyone with an interest in equalities in Leicestershire, are invited to comment on Leicestershire County Council's draft Equality Strategy 2020-24. The council's current strategy... Read More »
Trustees Week
Posted: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 15:49
Trustees' Week is an annual event to showcase the great work that trustees do and highlight opportunities for people from all walks of life to get involved and make a difference.
Trustees Week 2019 is taking... Read More »
Local History Cafe's to Expand
Posted: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 13:40
Local History Cafes are heritage and wellbeing get-togethers for over 50s at risk of, experiencing or looking to keep at bay, isolation and loneliness.
Cafes comprise of tea and cake, heritage presentations... Read More »
Safer Community Celebration Awards - Nominations now CLOSED
Posted: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 14:40
A new awards contest has been launched to honour Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland's community heroes.
Leicestershire is home to a fantastic array of positive and inspiring community organisations,... Read More »
SHIRE Environment Grants coming soon!
Posted: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 14:33
Leicestershire County Council will soon be launching its new SHIRE environment grant to deliver projects focused on waste prevention and reuse, reducing carbon emissions and improving biodiversity.
This... Read More »