Statement from Lord Willy Bach, Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland regarding the localised lockdown imposed upon Leicester and the conurbation. “It’s clear that this new lockdown is justified. Community safety is my top priority. Public health comes first, and I urge everyone to follow the guidelines to protect each other and…
Try tennis with Enderby Tennis Club’s “Play your way” app
With Wimbledon cancelled this year, the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has launched a campaign encouraging people from all walks of life to pick up a racket this summer, even if they aren’t particularly good at the sport. Enderby Lawn Tennis Club (ELTC) are participating in the national launch and are one of only two clubs…
Coronavirus ‘outbreak’ at local biscuit factory which supplies McVities
A whistleblower has said a South Wigston biscuit factory is the location of a coronavirus outbreak. The employee, who wished to remain anonymous, told local media that five members of one work team at the Pladis biscuit factory in Canal Street, South Wigston had tested positive for the disease. According to reports some members of…
Online rehabilitation programmes made available to all
A web-based rehabilitation programme developed by a team of experts in Leicester has granted free access to other health organisations for up to four months to help support patients during the coronavirus pandemic. The offer from Leicester’s Hospitals comes during Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week (15-22 June 2020). Pulmonary rehabilitation is supervised exercise training, health education and…
Climate Change Strategy ambitions confirmed
A commitment to tackling climate change has been made by Blaby District Council following the approval of the Climate Change Strategy. The six-point strategy will see ambitions to make the Council carbon neutral by 2030, and the district carbon neutral by 2050. It provides a vision for a Green Recovery, post Covid-19, to create sustainable…