Out of £40,000 provided by the City Council in its budget for improvement to Community Safety for the city, local Lib Dem Councillors secured £20,000 to be used in St. Matthew's Estate, which has been identified as one of the most deprived areas in Leicester.
Hash Chandarana got into action when local residents contacted him regarding the amount of rubbish building up in the brook - The brook has now been cleared! Hash said, "Parts of Rushey Mead are so beautiful, its a pity that the odd few spoil it by throwing their rubbish in the brook."
Council tax in the Leicestershire area have risen by 2.9% overall - a figure which includes the fire authorities 5% tax rise. This means that local council tax has been risen in line with inflation for the second year running, reflecting the Liberal-Democrat led council's commitment to providing an efficient service that gives the best possible value for money.
The UK must once again stand tall, leading on the world stage and working closely with those who share our interests – including, above all, our partners in Europe.
No child should ever have to experience sexual abuse. These are horrifying crimes that cause so much harm to the children who are victims. We will keep up the pressure so that the action needed to make our communities safe all children finally happens.
Government must deliver the change people are yearning for
