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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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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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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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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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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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Air quality in Leicester at best levels since monitoring began

WebAt Abbey Lane, annual levels have fallen from 31.4µg/m 3 in 2019 to 24.3µg/m 3 in 2020, the lowest recorded level from any of the city’s five monitoring …

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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 …

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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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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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Be part of a community helping promote mental health and …

WebA NETWORK of Mental Health Friendly Places is being put together involving neighbourhood venues across Leicester. Businesses, shops, hairdressers, …

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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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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 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 …

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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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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 …

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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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Pets’ Corner closes in bid to limit spread of bird flu

WebABBEY Park’s Pets’ Corner has temporarily closed to the public as part of efforts to limit the spread of avian flu. Following confirmation from the Animal & Plant …

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Cossington Street sports centre reopens after £800k revamp

Web2 minute read. A POPULAR Leicester sports centre will reopen to the public on Monday (21 September) after an £800,000 revamp. Customers returning to the …

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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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