Leicester City Council13 Jan 2026By-election following death of former lord mayorThe Stoneygate seat is vacant following the death of Labour councillor Manjula Sood.13 Jan 202612 Jan 2026Concerns over £400k cost of council land swap dealThe issue is set to be debated by councillors at a city council meeting on Wednesday.12 Jan 202610 Dec 2025Maximum council tax rise planned as more cuts loomLeicester mayor Sir Peter Soulsby warns of "hard grind" as the authority tries to balance its books.10 Dec 202527 Nov 2025Fear over future of playgrounds as funding endsCity play schemes say they are finding it hard to secure alternative sources of finance.27 Nov 202510 Nov 2025City parking permit scheme due to start Leicester City Council says the scheme mainly includes terraced streets off Evington Road.10 Nov 20257 Nov 2025Council refuses payout to homeless B&B family The council fears making a compensation payment would open it up to future claims.7 Nov 202514 Oct 2025Man dies after being hit by council road sweeperA 63-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving, say police.14 Oct 20255 Oct 2025Floodlights to tackle crime in city churchyardThe council says the move will highlight the church's architecture and deter anti-social behaviour.5 Oct 202528 Sep 2025'Vile' dungeon remains: What's going on under this city's market?Archaeologists say they have made "extraordinary" finds digging under the Leicester city centre site.28 Sep 2025...
