How can we help?

Find out about the council, councillors, the City Mayor and Lord Mayor. See our plans and policies, current projects and consultations or find a job.

• About us
• Book of Condolence
• Taxi Strategy 2022-2025
• Organisation chart
• How we work

Find out about benefits, housing, council tax, waste and recycling services, registration of life events, community centres and safety and crime.

• Births, marriages and deaths
• Emergencies, safety and crime
• Libraries and community centres
• Benefits and support
• Council tax

Find out about our environmental services, policies and projects. Report problems, request bulky waste collections and much more.

• Recycling and waste
• Pollution and pests
• Flooding and severe weather
• City wardens
• Street cleaning and care

See what social care services we provide for adults, children and families and how we can help with everyday living. Find out about our health and well-being services.

• Adult social care
• Support for children and young people
• Adoption and fostering
• Public Health

Find out about planning applications and building control. How to view and comment on applications.

• Planning applications
• Conservation
• Building control and regulations
• Property numbering
• Local land charges

See how we support growth, investment and work with businesses. Apply for a license or permit, or contact trading standards and health and safety.

• Start-up and growth
• Licences and permits
• Business rates
• Health and safety
• Trading standards

Find a nursery, school, college, childcare place, or adult education course. See grants available, home education and special educational needs information.

• Nurseries and childcare
• School and colleges
• Adult skills and learning
• Grants and allowances
• Special educational needs (SEN)

We are responsible for maintaining the road network around Leicester, and also encouraging more people to use public transport, cycle or walk around the city.

• Travelling by bus
• Parking in Leicester
• Cycling in Leicester
• Walking in Leicester
• Roads and pavements

Leicester is a vibrant multicultural city with plenty to offer residents and visitors. Find events, attractions, sporting facilities and more.

• Museums and Galleries
• Arts and Culture
• Festivals and events
• Sport and Leisure
• Parks and open spaces

Find the many ways you can contact us online, by phone or in person.

• Our offices
• Phone and email us
• Self-service and customer services
• Comments, compliments and complaints
• Concerned about a child or an adult?