Leicestershire County Council3 days agoNew bridge linking counties set to open to trafficThe £19.6m crossing spans the River Soar at Zouch and connects Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.3 days ago7 days agoReform councillor apologises for trans lanyard postCabinet member Michael Squires says he regrets any distress he caused to a council worker.7 days ago11 Jun 2026Council faces £360k bill to axe school meal serviceThe council says 13 staff could be made redundant as it winds up its school food catering arm.11 Jun 20268 Jun 2026Proposals set out for 'loss-making' historic hallThe county council says it wants to invest in the hall, which made a loss of £627,000 last year.8 Jun 20266 Jun 2026MP calls for solution amid road safety fearsDr Jeevun Sandher has called on council officials to take action.6 Jun 202612 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 2026...