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Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Joined December 2010
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    Sadly, we’ve seen an increase in racist comments on our Twitter and Facebook. There’s no room for racism on our social media channels. If you post anything offensive, you can expect to be banned, blocked or reported. #zerotolerance
    Graphic showing warning symbol, the words 'zero tolerance to racism' and the county council logo.
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    Sadly, we've had to close our country parks with immediate effect. We had wanted to keep them open as spaces to exercise, but national and local fears are growing that too many people are visiting and it's impossible to keep a safe distance. crowd.in/yR2mCx
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    County Hall is lit blue tonight to honour the lives of those who sadly died at the King Power Stadium. County Council Leader, Nick Rushton, said: "Club Chairman, Vichai, has had an enormous impact on our city and county. We will be forever grateful to him and his family."
    County Hall lit up blue
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    We've updated our website with a postcode checker. Sorry it's late - but you can find it here: leicestershire.gov.uk/coronavirus-co…
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    We’re seeing extreme levels of traffic to our website, and you may struggle to access it. We’re really sorry. We’ve attached the map if you’re trying to see the lockdown area. We’re working on fixing it.
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    By-election RESULT Barry Walker (LD) – 1,496 Maddie Lee (Con) – 880 Jamie Ross (Lab) – 401 Rhiannon Carter (Grn) - 138 Barry Walker is elected as County Councillor for the Burbage Division
    Burbage by-election result
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    Tonight we will light up County Hall in blue and green to thank our key workers. Blue for the NHS and green for our social care workforce - thank you for your dedication and hard work to keep us safe 💚💙
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    We've honoured Jet engine pioneer Sir Frank Whittle today with green plaque at site of his former workshop in Lutterworth
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    We are proud to announce this week that work begins on several new pop up cycle lanes to support the increase in walking and cycling during lockdown. Ensuring safe active travel not only benefits mental & physical health but our environment too. Read more crowd.in/slfnFT
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    Tonight we have lit up County Hall in blue and green to thank our key workers. Blue for the NHS and green for our social care workforce - thank you #ClapForCarers #clapforkeyworkers
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    If you find yourself in danger at home during the #lockdown but are unable to speak out, call 999, stay silent and you’ll be connected to the police who can guide you through how to get help without having to say a word #domesticabuse #covid19
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    Sadly, we’ve seen an increase in racist comments on our Twitter and Facebook. There’s no room for racism on our social media channels. If you post anything offensive, you can expect to be banned, blocked or reported. #zerotolerance
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    Oops, sorry. Our gritters will be out tonight on key routes but not spreading glitter 🚛
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    We have worked on an updated version of the map showing the areas of the county impacted by the lockdown in Leicester. This has removed the city border included in the earlier map. More information on the areas impacted within the county can be found here: crowd.in/WgnpEg