SHOCKING: Leicester city council - You Need To See This

Mother urges council to protect swimming access for her disabled son

Susan Wilder is deeply worried about her son, who has complex disabilities, losing access to essential swimming facilities if New Parks is shut down. She asserts that alternative centers simply cannot cater to his specific needs. Currently, Leicester City Council is gathering public opinion on potential leisure center closures, and…

The Times of India · Nov 2

‘Heartbreak’ as UK Caribbean carnival axed due to expense

The annual extravaganza, which has been running for nearly 40 years, was due to take place on Saturday 3 August in Victoria Park, Leicester.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2024

Leicester City Council leader says bankruptcy a ‘real prospect’ for authority

Sir Peter Soulsby, the city’s mayor, said he feared for the future unless more financial support was given.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

Aggregate Industries wins £47m road-mending deal

Leicestershire and Leicester city council deal will see it maintain 3,000 miles of roads – including pothole repairs

Birmingham Post · Jun 7, 2023

Leicester scheme to stop alcohol related crime and disorder

'Accreditation will mean that visitors can be even more confident of an enjoyable and safe night out'

Birmingham Post · Apr 27, 2023

Care home spent severely disabled man’s money on women’s clothes, cosmetics and toys he could not use

"When I actually got into his bedroom, I could see it was bare. It was like a prison cell, he was sitting in a broken wheelchair.”

Wales Online · Mar 5, 2023

For Sale: Car park where Richard III’s grave was found is being auctioned

'Whomever is fortunate to secure the building at auction has a unique story to tell about the site that will last for generations to come'

Birmingham Post · Feb 2, 2023

Walkers Crisps strikes £3.5m council land deal

40 jobs to be created at new potato washing facility close to Walkers’ main factory

Birmingham Post · Feb 1, 2023

Horrified mum finds rat in oven while trying to cook dinner for her toddlers

The woman has persistently had issues with rats and mice after moving into the Leicester City Council-owned property in December 2021 - and is now at the end of her tether

Daily Mirror · Jan 29, 2023

Haymarket Shopping Centre turns a profit in first year of Leicester City Council ownership

Current tenants include Millets, Heron Foods, Ann Summers, Matalan, Primark and TK Maxx

Birmingham Post · Jan 6, 2023