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Hospital discharge grant to support unpaid carers
Unpaid carers aged 18+ could qualify for a grant if they are supporting someone in Leicestershire who has recently been discharged from hospital.
Carers often incur unexpected additional costs looking after a loved one, so they can now apply for a Leicestershire County Council funded hospital discharge grant which is available until 31 March 2024.
To qualify for this one-off grant, carers will need to... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 18:40 by Clerk to the Council
Free entry for unpaid carers at two county council attractions available until 30 September 2023
Unpaid carers across Leicestershire can receive one free standard adult admission ticket for both the 1620s House and Gardens in Donington-le-Heath and Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, subject to them holding a valid adult carers' passport and visiting the attractions before 30 September 2023.
Tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of issue (this does not include any special events or activities... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:25 by Clerk to the Council
Roadworks - Ratcliffe Drive/Robotham Close/St James Close, Huncote
Ratcliffe Drive, Huncote, Leicestershire
02 September - 06 September
Roadworks, Delays unlikely
Traffic management No carriageway incursion
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Current status: Planned work about to start
Works reference: LB9060000-000041607818
Robotham Close, Huncote, Leicestershire
02 September - 06 September
Roadworks, Delays unlikely
Traffic management No carriageway incursion
Responsibility... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 01 Sep 2023 11:24 by Clerk to the Council
Consultation on Disability Action Plan
Last month (18 July), the government launched a consultation seeking views on the proposed Disability Action Plan and the new areas for action it includes.
The consultation is aimed at anyone with an interest in the action the government will take during 2023 and 2024 to improve the lives of disabled people. Disabled people and disabled people's organisations may be particularly interested but anyone,... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:20 by Clerk to the Council
One week left to extend Child Benefit claim for teenagers
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding parents they have one week after GCSE results day (24 August) to inform HMRC that their 16-year-old is continuing their education or training, to continue receiving Child Benefit.
Child Benefit payments stop on 31 August after a child turns 16, but parents can extend their claim if their child is continuing in approved education or training.
Parents are encouraged... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:17 by Clerk to the Council
Roadworks - Denman Lane, Huncote
Denman Lane, Huncote, Leicestershire
24 August - 25 August
Roadworks, Delays unlikely
Traffic management: No carriageway incursion
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Current status: Planned work about to start
Works reference: LB9060000-000041608160
Posted: Wed, 23 Aug 2023 05:10 by Clerk to the Council
Creating a new Neighbourhood Watch Association
Hello
I am writing to you to ask for volunteers to come forward to support the start of a new Neighbourhood Watch Association in Leicestershire.
Reasons why an Association in Leicestershire.
For many years there has not been a dedicated Association, which is made up of volunteers, that projects the voice of Neighbourhood Watch, its members, and its volunteers in Leicestershire.
The purpose of an Association... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:30 by Clerk to the Council
Local Cycling & Walking Infrastructure Plans
The engagement runs for 4 weeks (from Tuesday 15th August to Tuesday 12th September) and responses will be considered to help inform the final plans.
LCWIPs set out the vision and key priorities for infrastructure improvements in each of the areas, to create attractive, joined-up cycling and walking networks, encouraging and enabling people to travel more actively. LCWIP's are also key in helping us... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:25 by Clerk to the Council
Fox Connect - Library Events
We wish to help promote Fox Connect information events.
These events will be taking place at venues within the service area during August and September and will include:
• Service information and promotion
• Fox Connect App demonstrations/how to book a journey
• Opportunities to ask questions about the service
The following venues have been confirmed:
Sapcote - Library - 21st August 10am -... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:16 by Clerk to the Council
Roadworks - Cooper Close, Huncote
Cooper Close, Huncote, Leicestershire
23 August - 25 August
Roadworks, Delays unlikely
Traffic management No carriageway incursion
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Current status: Planned work about to start
Works reference: LB9060000-000041607738
Posted: Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:09 by Clerk to the Council
