 Great Big Green Week
This year The Great Big Green Week runs from 7-15 June and this year’s theme is...
Let’s swap together for good
As it is the last few days of the week, it's the perfect time to think about the swaps you can make which could add up to make a big difference.
Do you have a swap you could make which will help tackle climate change and protect nature?
Tree Planting Scheme
As part of our Tree Management Strategy, we have planted 105 new trees at Swan Way and Buttercup Drive in Coalville.
The strategy has been developed from consulting with The National Forest, The Woodland Trust, The Forestry Commission, Leicestershire County Council, Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust and Travelers Insurance Company.
The strategy, which will be formally launched this summer, reflects the council’s commitment to boost tree planting and increase the amount of tree canopy cover from 19.2% to 20% by 2050 across the district.
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Community Fridge
Did you know we have a Community Fridge based at Coalville Children and Family Wellbeing Centre, 3 High Street, Coalville, LE67 3EA?
A community fridge is a dedicated space used to redistribute surplus fresh food and saving it from going to waste. Their local partners include M&S, Coop, Aldi, Milner’s Bakery, Greggs, Asda, Waitrose, Sainsburys and Greets fruit and veg to name a few.
Tinned and dried foods are also accepted from members of the public, just take it along during open hours which are Monday to Friday 12pm to 2pm.
The fridges are open to everyone and its totally free! Just bring your own bag.
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Hermitage Lake, Whitwick –
heads up, dog walkers
It’s nesting season at Hermitage Lake - and that means it's time to keep dogs on leads to protect the birds.
You’ll spot signs around the site, and our team will be around more often to support and enforce responsible dog walking.
Thanks for helping us keep Hermitage Lake a safe haven for nature!
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Save the date:
World Refill Day: 16 June
Choose to re-use and support your local refill shops.
Plastic Free July: 1 July - 31 July
Encouraging people to refuse to use single use plastic products and packaging.
Bees’ Needs Week: 14 July - 20 July
Raising awareness of the importance of pollinators.
Love Parks Week: 25 July - 3 August
Organised by Keep Britain Tidy, set up to celebrate our local green spaces. Parks are a vital part of our local communities.
National Marine Week: 26 July - 10 August
Organised by The Wildlife Trust, encouraging people to do a litter pick or beach clean, conserve water and use less plastic.
National Allotments Week: 11 - 17 August
Celebrating biodiversity, growing your own food and developing friendships and communities.
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