Local Nature Recovery Strategy Seminar

Added by Joanne Lowe at 15:00 on 16 June 2023

Leicestershire County Council is holding an online seminar on Friday 30 June 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm on the process of developing the Local Nature Recovery Strategy in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland, its purpose and significance. The event is intended for a wide range of stakeholders including...

HBBC Truck fleet goes green

Added by Joanne Lowe at 14:32 on 16 June 2023

Many of the council’s refuse trucks, street sweepers, vans and lorries have gone green after making a switch to hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO). Since March this year, 23 of the borough council's HGVs have been running on HVO, a diesel created from 100% renewable and sustainable waste. Th...

Have your say on protecting public spaces

Added by Joanne Lowe at 18:09 on 26 May 2023

RESIDENTS across the borough are being asked for their views on rules that help to tackle the problems associated with public drinking, the taking of drugs and so called 'legal highs' in all public areas of the borough. The rules also apply to irresponsible dog owners who do not pick up afte...

UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURE - Goatham Lane

Added by Joanne Lowe at 22:37 on 23 May 2023

UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURE A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order will close Goatham Lane, Osbaston to allow Leicestershire County Council to facilitate drainage works and any other associated work to the highway. The duration of the restriction is not anticipated to exceed a period of 9 days commencing on...

Have your say on protecting open spaces

Added by Joanne Lowe at 22:05 on 23 May 2023

The Borough Council has launched a consultation on the existing Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) which helps to tackle the problems associated with public drinking, the taking of drugs and so-called ‘legal highs’ in all public areas of the borough. The council also uses the same leg...