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Leicestershire County Council is seeking support from parish and town councils to help promote our Environment Action Volunteer (EAV) Scheme and encourage more residents to get involved.

Our team of 55 Environment Action Volunteers already plays an important role in helping to deliver the Council’s environmental priorities, but we are looking to recruit more volunteers from communities across the county.

Environment Action Volunteers help to:

• Reduce waste, increase recycling, and promote home composting
• Protect nature and enhance biodiversity
• Encourage sustainable travel choices, including walking, wheeling, cycling, and public transport

Volunteers can support a range of activities, including:

• Running information stalls at local events
• Delivering talks, workshops, and presentations
• Creating content for newsletters and social media
• Supporting environmental campaigns
• Assisting parish councils with biodiversity projects and invasive species management
• Supporting the delivery of e-bike training courses

No previous experience is required, as full training and ongoing support are provided.

The next volunteer training session will take place on Saturday 26^th September 2026 (9:00am – 4:00pm) at County Hall, Glenfield. Applications close on 16^th September 2026.

We would be grateful if you could help spread the word by sharing this opportunity through your:

• Parish newsletter
• Website
• Social media channels
• Community noticeboards and local groups

Volunteering offers residents the opportunity to make a real difference in their community, meet like-minded people, develop new skills, and gain valuable experience. Approved expenses, including travel costs, are reimbursed.

Residents can find out more and apply by visiting the Less Waste volunteering page: Environment Action Volunteer Scheme

Thank you for helping us support environmental action across Leicestershire.

I am writing to advise you of an upcoming travel promotion being delivered by Leicestershire County Council and local bus operators throughout August 2026. The promotion includes:

• Summer Bus Fare Offer – a national Government scheme providing free bus travel for children aged 5 to 15 years.
• £1 adult single fares on the LCC-supported bus network, providing connections within and between the county’s major towns and Leicester.
• 50% discount on FoxConnect fares, our demand-responsive transport service operating across 11 zones in Leicestershire, serving more than 200 settlements, destinations and interchange points.

To help promote these offers, we have produced the attached publicity materials and would be grateful if you could display them in suitable community locations, such as parish halls, community centres, and public noticeboards. The accompanying article text can also be used in parish newsletters, websites, and other local publications.

Further information is available on the dedicated Summer by Bus page on the Choose How You Move website.

Thank you for your support in helping us encourage residents and visitors to make use of these affordable and sustainable travel options during the summer holidays.

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

This is a reminder that the consultation is still open for Leicestershire County Council’s Enabling Travel Choices Strategy (ETCS).

Our ETCS outlines our plan to give people more choices in how they travel to access the services and facilities they use as part of their daily lives. Through these expanded opportunities, we aim to improve health and environmental outcomes, reduce traffic congestion, and bring economic benefits through reduced delays and interruptions.

The document draft is in consultation until 10^th July and we need your feedback on how best we can engage you and your parish community as we implement the strategy.

The ETCS draft and consultation survey can both be found here: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/have-your-say/current-engagement/draft-enabling-travel-choice-strategy-etcs

If you have any questions, please direct them to Matt Doyle: matt.doyle@leics.gov.uk

Kind regards,

Matt Doyle

Sustainable Travel Officer, Sustainable Transport Team, Growth, Environment & Transport Department

Leicestershire County Council

matt.doyle@leics.gov.uk

https://www.choosehowyoumove.co.uk/

Annual Sheepy Village Sale

Bank Holiday Monday 4th May 10am – 2pm

Lots of stalls throughout the village.

Refreshments and toilet facilities.

Parking. (follow P – parking signs).

Sheepy. CV9 3QR (B4116. Atherstone to Twycross)

Enquiries: 07932 615233

Good morning,

Leicestershire Buses: Spring Savings

This Easter half term there are selected savings across the Leicestershire Buses network.

• Families and groups can enjoy up to 50% off Group and Family Day Tickets* when boarding in Leicestershire. These are for tickets/products managed by local bus operators.
• Passengers on the FoxConnect service will get 10% off every journey.
• It’s 5 for £5 on select routes across Leicestershire County Council’s fully funded services, these services include LC, MC and HC services.

The promotions will run from Monday 30 March to Sunday 12 April 2026.

*Ticketing options differ per operator, all information is available on the Choose How You Move website.

Please also see the attached promotional material if you wished to share the details with residents.

Read the press release here: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/news/up-to-50-off-leicestershire-bus-travel-this-easter

Kind regards,

Sustainable Travel Team

Leicestershire County Council, County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8RJ

Email: ChooseHowYouMove@Leics.gov.uk