Blaby District Council4 days agoBin lorry fleet to collect food waste in districtNew government rules will require councils nationwide to stop sending food waste to landfill.4 days agoLeicester6 days agoProposal for 350 new homes clears planning hurdleIf approved the development would link up Blaby and Countesthorpe, the plans show.6 days agoLeicester7 days agoImages show plans for new 120-room hotelThe scheme was given the go-ahead in 2022 and now the finer details are ready to be discussed.7 days agoLeicester8 days agoGreen spaces to be sold to parish councils for £1The council says selling the green spaces could save £25,000 a year in maintenance costs.8 days ago8 Nov 2024Fly-tippers and litter bugs to face heftier fines A council is increasing fines for littering next year to deter offenders in a Leicestershire town.8 Nov 2024Leicester5 Nov 2024New food waste system planned for town homesResidents will receive two food waste recycling bins as part of the government initiative.5 Nov 2024Leicester3 Nov 2024Up to 350 homes could link existing settlementsA first set of documents has been submitted ahead of a full application being drawn up.3 Nov 2024Leicester5 Oct 2024BMX track shut by landfill gas to be clearedThe former home of Huncote Hornets will be cleared and ultimately returned to open public space.5 Oct 2024Leicester19 Aug 2024New electric street sweeper to target pollution hotspotsThe machine is being used in areas with major traffic routes and dense populations.19 Aug 2024Leicester