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Family Businesses Call For Greater Support As 92% Say Current Policies Fall Short
When asked whether they felt the government was doing enough to support family businesses, a resounding 92% of respondents said no.
Oct 28, 20252 min read
Why Gen Z Could Transform The UK’s Small Business Landscape
“Young adults in the UK are brimming with entrepreneurial ambition, but a persistent barrier threatens to stall the next wave of small...
Sep 12, 20252 min read
Support More Young People Into Work
Young people deserve better than unemployment after spending years studying for their exams, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has...
Aug 21, 20253 min read
Bank Of England Cuts Interest Rates
The Bank of England has made a significant decision to cut interest rates from 4.25% to 4% which could mean that borrowing becomes...
Aug 7, 20255 min read
Council Ready To Protect Leicestershire Roads This Winter
Come ice, snow or frost, Leicestershire County Council is prepared for winter, with 18,500 tonnes of salt stored in grit barns across the...
Nov 13, 20232 min read
Don’t Miss Out On Free Trees Giveaway
Landowners and farmers in Leicestershire are being reminded to sign up before the 31 October deadline to a scheme which supplies them...
Oct 24, 20232 min read
County Highlights Rail Freight Concerns
A detailed new report has shown the wide-ranging concerns Leicestershire County Council has with the proposed Hinckley National Rail...
Oct 17, 20232 min read
Forestry & Arboriculture Team Keeping Leicestershire Green
Take a walk in the Leicestershire countryside and you will find miles of greenery and thousands of trees managed and monitored by...
Sep 28, 20232 min read
World Alzheimer's Month - Have Your Say
Hundreds of residents across Leicestershire have already taken part in a consultation aimed at helping people live well with dementia,...
Sep 6, 20232 min read
Nearly 40 Organisations To Showcase SEND Support
A roadshow for families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is being held in Glenfield....
Sep 4, 20231 min read
Adult Learning Taster Sessions Across Leicestershire
Leicestershire County Council’s adult learning service GoLearn are offering over 50 free learning taster sessions in venues across the...
Aug 29, 20231 min read
‘Tiny Forest’ To Be Created As Part Of New Eco-Park
A ‘tiny forest’ is to be planted in North West Leicestershire, as Leicestershire County Council continues to work towards its goal of...
Aug 24, 20232 min read
Community Orchard Scheme Set To Bear Fruit
Community groups, parish councils and schools are being invited to apply for free packs of fruit trees and use them to plant new...
Aug 18, 20231 min read
Funding Awarded To Help Households Reduce Bills
Around 350 households across Leicestershire are set to benefit after Leicestershire County Council, in partnership with district...
Aug 14, 20232 min read
Double Celebration For Leicestershire’s Iconic Parks
For the first time in its history, Bradgate Park has been recognised as a Green Heritage site – as well as securing a prestigious Green...
Aug 7, 20232 min read
Unpaid Carers Offered Year Round Attraction Visits
Unpaid carers across Leicestershire are being offered all-year-round free entry to two top county council attractions. They have until...
Aug 7, 20232 min read
Authorities & Local Community Work Together On Climate Change
Communities across Leicestershire are being given the chance to play their part in tackling climate change and help Leicestershire become...
Aug 7, 20231 min read
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