The headlines in Hinckley and Nuneaton

16/12/2014

TRADING

• Leicestershire Trading Standards have said that counterfeit toys can be a choking hazard for children.
• They say to ensure your children's presents are safe and genuine by looking for signs like unofficial websites pretending to be real brands.

NHS

• Preparation work for a Day Case Unit at Hinckley and District Hospital is set to begin in the coming weeks. 
• Work will now begin at the site to remove asbestos from the building and this is expected to be completed by March 2025.
• Whilst this is taking place the Leicestershire Integrated Care Board will be preparing a planning application.

NATURE

• A draft strategy to support nature and help it thrive in Leicestershire will be discussed by the County Council’s cabinet this week 
• It looks at practical actions to boost the area’s wildlife and natural spaces, how best to tackle habitat loss, and the effects of climate change.  
• If approved by the cabinet, the draft strategy will go out for public consultation in the new year.