A number of Community Transport providers in the county have been awarded a share of funds to help improve their vehicles, which include minibuses.
£100,000 is being invested in improving life-line community transport services run by charities and volunteer groups in Leicestershire.
Community transport enables elderly, vulnerable and disabled residents and those living in rurally isolated communities to access activities from medical appointments to shopping trips.
Flooding hits after days of heavy rain
Flooding has hit parts of Leicestershire and Warwickshire after days of heavy rainfall.
Council drops plans to close SEND nurseries
Plans to stop using four specialist nurseries for pre school children in Leicestershire have been dropped following a consultation.
Children seeing dangling from Leicestershire railway bridge
A warning has been issued by Leicestershire Police after children were seen dangling from a railway bridge in Loughborough.
Hinckley Lloyds branch to stay open until 2027
Lloyds Bank has confirmed its Hinckley branch will now stay open for a year longer than planned.
Bedroom furniture flytipped on country lane
Bedroom furniture, mattresses and other rubbish has been dumped on a country lane in Leicestershire.
Emergency animal rescues by firefighters in Leicestershire
February has been the month for unusual rescues by firefighters in Leicestershire.
Parents being urged to help kids learning to drive
With the first year of driving being the most hazardous for newly qualified drivers, help is at hand for parents of soon‑to‑be young drivers who are set to be taking to the roads independently.
Lowest council tax increase in Leicestershire?
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council says the council tax increase in April will be the lowest in Leicestershire and is anticipated to be the 15th lowest in England.
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