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With Leicester City Council publishing its statutory report last month on the flooding that affected more than 150 properties in the city at the beginning of 2024 because of Storm Henk, and with the second year of flooding hitting just a few days ago - we've put together some key points from the report and what's being done to help homeowners in future.
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For landlords in Leicester, subletting is a topic that can bring both risks and opportunities. While tenants may find subletting a convenient option to manage their living arrangements, landlords must stay informed and vigilant about the legal and contractual implications.
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You can give your views on how the special character of one of Leicester’s 25 designated conservation areas should be preserved or enhanced.
Leicester City Council has launched a public consultation inviting comments on a new draft character appraisal and management plan for the Knighton Village conservation area.
The Knighton Village Conservation Area was first designated in 1975 to cover the historic core of the former village of Knighton.
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The Hop! Bus service, which was launched in April 2023 as part of the city’s Greenlines electric bus programme, provides a free to use shuttle service to key locations around the city centre including Highcross, Leicester Market, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Jubilee Square and Leicester Station.
Over 100,000 passenger journeys had been made within five months of its launch, and latest figures show an average of 1,500 journeys every day, proving it has been a success.
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Leicester City Council’s new draft Climate Emergency Action Plan 2023-28 sets out a series of proposals for how the city can further reduce carbon emissions and adapt to a changing climate.
It became open for public consultation earlier this month.
