Tess Rushin

4 days ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Tess Rushin

Major improvement works totalling nearly £2 million are to take place on two iconic Leicestershire buildings. Officials say the work, which involves a Grade II-listed community asset, is being done to maintain the sites' upkeep, with no risk to their structures. Harborough District Council (HDC) approved the works at the council's recent cabinet meeting which will see maintenance work conducted on Harborough Market Hall and The Symington Building.

4 days ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Tess Rushin

New details have emerged on plans to expand a Leicestershire school. The extension request will see student numbers at the New Lubbesthorpe School increase by 120 pupils to meet growing demand in the area.

5 days ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Tess Rushin

A Leicestershire crematorium's bid for longer hours has been approved in spite of complaints about "constant hearses" in the area. Great Glen Crematorium had sought the change to bring its weekend hours in line with the rest of the week. The plan, submitted by Westerleigh Group Ltd, was a variation of existing conditions on a previously approved application for the London Road site.

6 days ago | msn.com | Tess Rushin

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1 week ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Tess Rushin

Multiple objections have been raised for planned new homes in a Leicestershire village. Developers acknowledge the proposal is not in the "most sustainable location", but believe it will boast "sustainable transport options". Jim Abraham's outline application - which seeks approval for the plans in principle - looks to build 38 homes on grazing land at the Holt in Desford Road in Thurlaston.