Leicestershire County Council12 May 2026Council pays £10k a week for child care packagesOfficers at the authority say they are forced to pay "extortionate" fees to residential homes.12 May 20265 May 2026Councillor breached rules in 'bullying' flag emailsCharles Whitford says he is sorry about emails he sent to residents about St George's flags.5 May 20261 May 2026Council targets £60m saving after spending reviewThe council's Reform UK leadership team says it wants to "reset" how the authority works.1 May 20261 May 2026Beavers could help stop flooding, council saysLeicestershire County Council says it is drawing up plans to return the mammals to the countryside.1 May 202627 Apr 2026Residents felt 'intimidated' in councillor flags rowCharles Whitford says he is sorry about emails he sent to residents about St George's flags.27 Apr 20264 Apr 2026Iran war threatens to increase pothole repair costsConflict in the Middle East is one of a slew of pressures mounting on our crumbling roads.4 Apr 202619 Mar 2026Concern July fortnight change could impact holidaysSummer holidays in Leicestershire currently start two weeks before the rest of the country.19 Mar 202624 Feb 2026Council leader says he wants staff back in officeHarrison says working from home affects employees' productivity, mental health and value for money.24 Feb 202620 Feb 2026Reform UK councillor defects to Restore BritainCharles Whitford announces he has joined MP Rupert Lowe's new party Restore Britain.20 Feb 2026...
