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WebNew Director of Public Health set to take up post. 31 August 2023. 2 minute read. THE man responsible for leading Leicester’s public health response during the Covid pandemic is …

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How are you, Leicester

WebPublished on Thursday, April 7, 2022. 1 minute read. LEICESTER people are being asked to share their health and wellbeing needs with public health professionals for a new survey …

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Walk-in vaccines available for many in Leicester until Sunday

WebPEOPLE in areas of Leicester where the take-up of the coronavirus vaccination has been low are being urged to have their jab this weekend. A network of drop-in clinics opened …

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City signs up to declaration on healthy weight

WebStaff members at Leicester City Council sign the Healthy Weight Declaration. Assistant city mayor for public health, Cllr Vi Dempster, said: “We know that excess weight is a …

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Your environment

WebViews sought on new phase of local action on climate emergency. A NEW phase in Leicester’s aim to become a net zero and climate-ready city has been set out in an …

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Report reviews lessons learned from COVID-19 pandemic

WebReport reviews lessons learned from COVID-19 pandemic. A REPORT that looks back at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lasting effects of lockdown on Leicester …

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Leicester making good progress on cutting carbon, but still faces …

WebLEICESTER is making good progress in reducing its carbon footprint, but faces huge challenges in its new goal to become carbon neutral by 2030. Latest figures provided by …

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New street design guide for Leicester

WebPublished on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. 3 minute read. A NEW street design guide for Leicester has been launched, setting out the principles that will be used to help build …

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New plan to safeguard local wildlife and nature habitats launched …

WebThe new Leicester Biodiversity Action Plan 2021-31 sets out how the city council and its partners will focus nature conservation work on wildlife habitats and species that are …

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New Director of Public Health set to take up post

WebTHE man responsible for leading Leicester’s public health response during the Covid pandemic is handing over the reins of office. Professor Ivan Browne is standing down as …

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Event highlights safer sleep messages

WebSAFER sleep is the theme for an information and networking event in Leicester next week that aims to promote the key messages that reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death …

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Renewed environment and sustainability goals set out by council …

WebIn addition, the formal adoption of the UN Sustainable Development Goals took place at the meeting of full council in February 2021. The city council’s revised environmental policy …

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No changes to Covid-19 guidance for city

WebNo changes to Covid-19 guidance for city. Published on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. 1 minute read. Leicester’s Director of Public Health says the Government has confirmed that new …

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Strategy launched to tackle alcohol-related harm

WebA WIDE-ranging strategy has been launched setting out ways to try to reduce harmful drinking in Leicester. The Leicester City Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy 2022-2027 …

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People urged to get measles vaccination if not already protected

WebPublished on Friday, November 3, 2023. 2 minute read. PEOPLE in Leicester are being urged to ensure that they and their children are fully vaccinated against measles, …

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Campaign to tackle high levels of male suicide in city and county

WebMEN are being encouraged to talk to their friends about their feelings, as part of a campaign that aims to tackle the high levels of male suicide across Leicester and Leicestershire. A …

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Leicester’s Waterside regeneration reaches ten-year milestone

WebLEICESTER'S Waterside regeneration project will reach its tenth anniversary this year and some major milestones have been achieved along the way. The city council effectively …

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Thousands of city’s burial records made available online

WebA NEW online service has been launched to enable people to search for details of all burials which have taken place in Leicester’s cemeteries over the last 170 years. Information on …

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Public art commission celebrates city’s links with the fox

WebPublic art commission celebrates city’s links with the fox. THE FOX – an animal inextricably linked to Leicester’s identity – is to be celebrated in a series of life-size sculptures that …

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