Bliss – For Babies Born Too Soon Small Or Sick

Bliss, the special care baby charity, provides vital support and care to premature and sick babies across the UK. Founded 30 years ago, we offer guidance and information at a critical time in families’ lives. We also fund ground-breaking research and campaign for babies to receive the best possible level of care regardless of when and [...]

Deadline For Census Completion last Friday

We are now entering the last phases of the census operation. Most of the households in th country have sent their questionnaires back, and our field staff have been knocking on doors, offering assistance and collecting questionnaires from those who have fallen behind.  If we don’t  have people’s questionnaires back by now, householders’ details will [...]

NHS Say Make sure you Choose Well During Bank Holidays

Families are being urged to Choose Well if they need medical care in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland during the long Easter weekend and extra bank holiday this month. With many GP practices due to shut from

Police presence at Belgrave Neighbourhood centre

Belgrave and Latimer ward community meeting earlier this week discussed the presence of the police unit at Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre. Among the comments were some which suggested that, for possibly a number of reasons, local community members were not using the police drop-in facility as much as had been hoped. Details about access and hope [...]

City Council Free Bulk Collections

From Leicester City Council: City residents planning a spring clean of their homes or gardens are being reminded about Leicester City Council’s free bulk collection service. The city council offers a free service to all householders in Leicester

LEBC Fashion Show for Young People

LEBC Schools Fashion Show gives students aged 14 to 18 in city or county schools an opportunity to showcase their talents and exhibit the work that they have created, which is often used towards their coursework.  Primarily textiles students, but also art, drama and dance students are invited to participate in this prestigious event that [...]

Government Near Neighbours Multi-Faith Programme Comes To Leicester

The Government has  announced a £5 million grant to help bring people who are near neighbours together. Those living in communities that are diverse are encouraged to get to know each other better, build relationships and collaborate together on initiatives that will improve their local community.

New Food And Activity Buddie Scheme In City Areas

  RESIDENTS living in some of the most disadvantaged areas in Leicester are set to benefit from a new service.  Food and Activity Buddies is a weight management programme which aims to support adults living in Leicester to lose weight through increasing physical activity and eating a balanced diet.  The programme is jointly funded by [...]

Communities Urged To Join Campaign To Spring Clean Leicester

LEICESTER City Council is urging residents, community groups and local businesses to get behind a campaign to spring clean the city and tackle the eyesores that can blight local neighbourhoods. Due to launch on 1st March with an event in Eyres Monsell, the month-long campaign will feature a programme of community clean ups, neighbourhood litter [...]

Council Cuts To Local Museums

Public access to local historical treasures such as the Guildhall and Belgrave Hall will be scrapped from October 2011 due to proposed council cuts. Jewry Wall and Abbey Pumping Station will also be affected. The venues would only open for scheduled events such as school trips. The only way to avoid the closure would be for a private investor [...]