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Help save water during record hot weather
Help save water during record hot weather
As the hot weather continues this week, here are SEVEN water-saving tips to households – to help homes save on their water usage and their bills.
As water is a precious resource, we're encouraging people to be mindful of water use especially as the drier and warmer weather continues."
So, to make sure you manage your water carefully, and for a positive bounce...
Posted: Fri, 11 Jul 2025
Air quality public portal launches
NEWS RELEASE
A public portal providing on-demand air quality data from across Blaby District is now active. The portal allows residents to view real-time air quality levels for both nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter.
It is the culmination of work begun in 2022 as part of a project, Particulates Matter, funded through a £151,000 from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)....
Posted: Wed, 9 Jul 2025
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – getting ready for the new way to do tax returns
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is a new way for sole traders and landlords to report their income and expenses to HMRC and submit their tax returns. From 6 April 2026, sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 from self-employment and property will be required to use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
To help ensure a smooth transition, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)...
Posted: Wed, 9 Jul 2025
National Emergency Alert test to be held on 7 September
On Monday (7 July), the government announced that mobile phones in the UK will be sent a test Emergency Alert at around 3:00pm on Sunday 7 September 2025, as part of plans to strengthen the country's preparedness.
The Emergency Alerts system is used to warn if there's a danger to life nearby, including extreme weather. It allows vital information and advice to be sent to people rapidly in an emergency....
Posted: Wed, 9 Jul 2025
Statement from Holcim following fire on Croft Hill
Following the fire on Croft Hill last night, we have received the following statement from Holcim UK who operate Croft Quarry.
The Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service has been working through the night to contain the fire, which is believed to have been caused by a discarded disposable barbecue.
Thankfully, the Company is not aware of any injuries to personnel or the public; however, there has been...
Posted: Fri, 4 Jul 2025
📣 Waste collection changes consultation
NEWS RELEASE
We've launched a six week consultation so we can hear your views on important changes we are making to our waste collection services.
The consultation runs until noon on Friday 8 August and covers two key changes that will affect how you manage your household waste. The first is around food waste, as from 31 March 2026 all Councils in England must introduce a separate weekly food waste collection...
Posted: Mon, 30 Jun 2025
Promoting responsible dog ownership
NEWS RELEASE
Blaby District Council is seeking views on the renewal of a legal order giving the authority and police extra powers to reinforce responsible dog ownership.
A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) on dog control in the District expires in November. It covers three areas, dog fouling, use of leads and areas where dogs are excluded.
The aim is to ensure owners are mindful of their responsibilities...
Posted: Thu, 26 Jun 2025
Adults and Communities Engagement Panel news
The latest issue of the Adults and Communities Engagement Panel's newsletter, produced by members of the panel is now available online https://www.leicestershirecommunities.org.uk/uploads/adults-communities-engagement-panel-newsletter-april-2025.pdf?v=1744800092.
We're looking for more local people to join our volunteer A&C Engagement Panel and use their personal experiences to help shape our services....
Posted: Fri, 6 Jun 2025
Upcoming essential maintenance work along the M69
National Highways are planning revised maintenance work along the M69. They will be carrying out targeted resurfacing work to provide a smoother, safer carriageway for road users.
They plan to work overnight whilst traffic volumes are lower, from 9pm to 6am on Tuesday 11 June 24 2025, and Wednesday 12 June 2025. To complete their work safely the following closures will be in place:
- Tuesday 11 June 2025...
Posted: Thu, 5 Jun 2025
Telecare users and loved ones urged to speak to telecoms providers ahead of switch to digital landlines
On Monday (2 June), the government reminded telecare users and their loved ones that they would urge them to speak to telecoms providers ahead of the switch to digital landlines.
The switch from analogue to digital landlines is being rolled out across the country as copper networks become increasingly unreliable and spare parts are no longer available.
It comes as a major new campaign, funded by BT and...
Posted: Wed, 4 Jun 2025
