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Leicester lockdown update
Information about affected areas of the lockdown in the district
Following last night's announcement, we can confirm that the following areas of the district come under the Leicester Lockdown:
- Braunstone Town (including Fosse Park)
- Glenfield
- Glen Parva
- Leicester Forest East (The area East of the M1)
- Thorpe Astley
Pubs, restaurants and hairdressers will not open this Saturday as anticipated, and shops that... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 30 Jun 2020 12:46 by Clerk to the Council
Lockdown measures increased in Leicester
Stricter lockdown measures have been announced this evening in Leicester and surrounding areas because of a rise in coronavirus cases in the city.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said non-essential shops will shut on Tuesday, and schools will close for most pupils on Thursday, within the affected areas indicated.
The loosening of restrictions for pubs and restaurants will also not be taking place in the... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:21 by Clerk to the Council
The Journal - July 2020 - Issue 489
The Journal, July Edition 489 is now available to view online:
Posted: Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:04 by Clerk to the Council
Plans to ease guidance for over 2 million shielding
Millions of people shielding from coronavirus (COVID-19) will be advised they can spend more time outside their homes from Monday 6 July, the Health and Social Care Secretary has announced.
Posted: Mon, 22 Jun 2020 17:22 by Clerk to the Council
Neighbourhood Link - Sign up
Neighbourhood Link is a free, community messaging service for people who live and work in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland.
The website allows you to register your details in order to receive alerts from the police about crime in your area. It can be used by police to identify who has CCTV in a specific area and to target specific areas to update about relevant crime advice and updates and tackle... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:00 by Clerk to the Council
DEFRA - Digital Boost
A new platform, Digital Boost, launched last week. Please find here a link to the press release.
From discussions with stakeholders, the Covid-19 crisis has presented many challenges for small businesses and charities, particularly in building digital capability. In response, Digital Boost has been created to provide much-needed digital support for small organisations. The platform is founded by Founders4Schools... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 19 Jun 2020 15:17 by Clerk to the Council
Armed Forces Day 27th June 2020 – a digital celebration
Please see here for further information regarding Armed Forces Day in Leicestershire: www.leicestershire.gov.uk/armed-forces-day.
Posted: Fri, 19 Jun 2020 15:04 by Clerk to the Council
Coronavirus Community Grants
While coronavirus and COVID-19 are affecting us all in our daily lives, they are also affecting local groups, organisations and businesses.
Click on the link below for details of a large variety of COVID-19 related sources of grants and funding, primarily for voluntary and community sector organisations.
https://www.leicestershirecommunities.org.uk/funding-covid-19.html
Leicestershire County Council will... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 19 Jun 2020 13:45 by Clerk to the Council
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) bulletin: Issued on behalf of the NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Coronavirus cases in LLR
As at 18 June there were 2403 lab-confirmed cases in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR). 406 people who tested positive with coronavirus have sadly died in Leicestershire's hospitals (University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and Leicestershire Partnerships NHS Trust).
Facemasks and coverings in hospitals and other health sites
Visitors and outpatients attending any... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 2020 17:32 by Clerk to the Council
Meeting people from outside your household
How you can see people that you do not live with while protecting yourself and others from coronavirus (COVID-19).
Updated with the changes to support bubbles that are in effect from yesterday (13 June).
Find more information here - Meeting people from outside your household.
Posted: Sun, 14 Jun 2020 11:06 by Clerk to the Council
