A resident has pointed out that Billesdon Surgery is running out of face masks and patients are therefore requested to bring their own.

Please note that from Thursday 16 July 2020 to Friday 17 July 2020 Leicestershire County Council will be carrying out the following works:-

Filling carriageway overriding and pull back verges

Traffic Management Arrangements:- Road Closure

For more information about roadworks call Leicestershire County Council's Customer Service Centre: 0116 3050001

People in Houghton on the Hill are invited to sign up to a new online network to share their experiences of NHS services and help shape the future of local NHS services.

The NHS Citizens' Panel has been set up by local NHS organisations to gather public views and opinions on a wide variety of health topics, which will be used to help us to understand peoples' experiences and what matters most to them.... Read More »

Summer Holiday Sports Coaching

The county council is putting the finishing touches to its plans to re-open seven of its recycling and household waste sites from Monday, 18 May including Market Harborough. The site will open seven days a week to county residents - with a booked appointment only.

An online booking system is available by visiting
https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/waste-bookings

The council is anticipating there will... Read More »

Leicestershire and Rutland RCC are currently promoting a community project that offers support to people who have found themselves out of work during these challenging times.

The Work Live Leicestershire project offers free online training, 1-2-1 help with job searching, help to improve interview skills and even support from specialists to launch a new business venture. Just to note that only Leicestershire... Read More »

Click to view the 'Houghton and the Community' page for local business advice.

Residents in Harborough District can now refer themselves, a family member that requires help, or someone in the community who needs help, during the Coronavirus crisis to the Council's Community Hub.

People who are vulnerable and do not have a local support network can contact Harborough District Council if they:

• need supplies of food and essentials
• are feeling lonely or would like a friendly phone call... Read More »

Leicestershire County Council has established a £1m fund to support the local voluntary and community sector, during the current Coronavirus pandemic.

Charities, constituted voluntary and community organisations and social enterprises can apply for a minimum of £5,000 and a maximum of £25,000 for support with a range of activities including core organisational running costs, additional... Read More »

The Coronavirus Support Fund is a new fund to help those who live and work locally and who are struggling as a result of the pandemic. The money comes from:

• The National Emergency Trust Fund
• Donations from local companies, individuals or families

The fund is open to constituted charitable and community organisations in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland, working with local people facing the most hardship... Read More »