Coalville

Dog stolen from kennel in CoalvillePolice are appealing for information about the current whereabouts of a stolen dog that was taken from his home in Coalville last week. The incident happened sometime between 7.... 24 Jan 2012 Dog stolen from kennel in Coalville

Chief Executive's3 January 2012Health team move helps council save cashA health team has moved to County Hall, helping the county council to make the most of its office space and save 850,000 per year. Members of the Health Protection Agency have moved to the councils Glenfield HQ, where they are linking up with public health teams that have already relocated there.... 04 Jan 2012 Health team move helps council save cash

Appeal following armed robbery in CoalvillePolice are appealing for significant witnesses to come forward following the report of an armed robbery at a shop in Fenny Drayton yesterday evening. The incident happened at about 6.... 23 Dec 2011 Appeal following armed robbery in Coalville

Robbery in Cropston Drive, CoalvilleOfficers are appealing for witnesses on a bus to come forward following the report of a robbery in Coalville on Monday. The incident happened at approximately 7.... 23 Dec 2011 Robbery in Cropston Drive, Coalville

Adults & Communities19 December 2011Care home transfer to save 1 millionNine county council care homes for older people will be transferred to a new owner next month, improving accommodation for residents and saving the council 1 million per year. The transfer to Leicestershire County Care Ltd retains places for existing residents, safeguards the jobs of existing staff and enables improvements, such as en-suite facilities, to take place.... 21 Dec 2011 Care home transfer to save £1 million

Chief Executive's9 December 2011Wedding partnership helps save 850,000Leicestershire County Council is launching a new register office in a district council's HQ, to help improve services and save 850,000. An agreement has been signed between North West Leicestershire District Council and Leicestershire County Council to move the area's registration service into Coalville's Whitwick Road offices.... 21 Dec 2011 Wedding partnership helps save £850,000

Chief Executive's7 December 2011Favourite green areas mapped onlineNew online maps have been launched to highlight more than 3,000 areas that people value across Leicestershire. The maps were produced after more than 2,000 people told the county council about their most valued local green spaces.... 21 Dec 2011 Favourite green areas mapped online

Adults & Communities6 December 2011Seasonal celebration to recognise County volunteersThe outstanding contribution made by volunteers in Leicestershire is to be recognised at a special, seasonal celebratory event. Nearly 200 volunteers from across the county will be attending the Mince Pies and Music event which is being held from 10.... 21 Dec 2011 Seasonal celebration to recognise County volunteers

Environment & Transport2 December 2011Pledge to "back the bid" onlineBusinesses are signing up to back Leicestershire County Councils bid for 4. 5m to help cut congestion in Loughborough and Coalville, boost the towns economies and reduce carbon emissions.... 21 Dec 2011 Pledge to "back the bid" online

Two men receive 36-year sentence for sex offences against childrenBrothers Mark Thomas and Paul ThomasOfficers have asked for other victims to come forward after two men were sentenced to a total of 36-years in prison today for the rape and indecent assault of two children. Mark Thomas, from Scarborough, and Paul Thomas, from Jersey Road in Leicester, were both convicted of rape, indecency with a child and indecent assault at Leicester Crown Court on Wednesday November 2.... 21 Dec 2011 Two men receive 36-year sentence for sex offences against children

Environment & Transport24 November 2011Coalville crossing encourages walking to schoolA new zebra crossing in Coalville is helping hundreds of youngsters get to school more safely. Leicestershire County Council has added the crossing at a busy junction close to King Edward VII Community College, Castle Rock High School and Broom Leys Primary School.... 21 Dec 2011 Coalville crossing encourages walking to school

Cash stolen during an aggravated burglary in CoalvillePurse similar to the one stolen during the incidentDetectives from North-West Leicestershire local policing unit are appealing for public help after a woman in her 60s was the victim of an aggravated burglary in Coalville. The incident took place at about 9pm on Wednesday November 30 in the Blackwood area when two men entered the victims home and threatened her before stealing a purse.... 21 Dec 2011 Cash stolen during an aggravated burglary in Coalville

Adults & Communities23 November 2011Magnificent sound and light show transforms Snibston!Make sure you dont miss this magnificent sound and light show that will light up the colliery buildings at Snibston Discovery Museum in Coalville in Leicestershire on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd December. This is a unique opportunity to see Snibstons colliery buildings illuminated with images, sound and music created by national artists Andy McKeown and Peter Walker.... 21 Dec 2011 Magnificent sound and light show transforms Snibston!

Adults & Communities21 November 2011Festive fun in LeicestershireLeicestershire is getting festive with plenty for visitors to see and do to get into the Christmas spirit!Visitors can take their pick from festive entertainment, theatre and pantomime, Christmas shopping with a difference, seasonal craft activities, readings, storytelling, talks, carols and much more including:Transform insideOut - a magnificent sound and light show for all the family at Snibston Discovery Museum, Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd December. 3/ 4* under 3s free.... 21 Dec 2011 Festive fun in Leicestershire

Chief Executive's17 November 201158,000 Big Society boost for 15 schemesProjects to extend a community centre, launch a good neighbour scheme and provide debt advice are among those to benefit from 58,000 of the county councils Big Society funding. The news comes after Leicestershire County Councils Big Society fund backed bids for 15 new community initiatives.... 17 Nov 2011 £58,000 Big Society boost for 15 schemes