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Decision delayed on rail freight hub
The Secretary of State for Transport has said she is "minded to refuse consent" for the 662-acre Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange (HNRFI) - but needs further information before making a final decision.
Secretary of State, MP Louise Haigh, was due to give her verdict on the controversial scheme by Tuesday 10 September. This followed a review and subsequent recommendation from the Planning Inspectorate's... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 by BEVERLEY MICHELLE GREENWOOD
Notice of Conclusion of Audit for yr ending 31st March 2024
The Annual Return is available for inspection by any local government elector of the area of the Council on application to the Parish Manager.
The Parish Council have received an "unqualified audit" certificate which means the information in the annual return is in accordance with proper practices and no other matters have come to the external auditor's attention giving cause for concern that relative... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 4 Sep 2024 by BEVERLEY MICHELLE GREENWOOD
A46 M1 J21a to Charnwood Edge Business Park – Maintenance Works
Upcoming essential maintenance safety work on the A46.
As part of the work - resurface sections of the carriageway and refresh the road markings to provide a smoother, safer carriageway for road users.
When will this work take place?
Works will commence overnight Monday to Friday, between 8pm and 6am on the following dates:
16 September 2024 - 5 nights
23 September 2024 - 3 nights
30 September 2024 - 1... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 3 Sep 2024 by BEVERLEY MICHELLE GREENWOOD
POLICE AND CRIME PLAN SURVEY 2024
Under the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 the PCC must produce a Police and Crime Plan which sets out the Commissioner's strategic police and crime objective for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
The Commissioner's Police and Crime Plan is the blueprint for policing in Leicestershire over the next four years, setting out ambitious safety goals to be met by the Chief Constable and... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 by BEVERLEY MICHELLE GREENWOOD
New vision for active travel
Blaby District Council is embracing active travel with a long-term vision to make walking and cycling a first choice for short journeys in the District.
A new Active Travel Strategy sets out how the authority will work with external partners to enhance existing pedestrian routes as well as create new ones.
A working group will be established, made up of community groups, Parish Councils, schools and... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 by BEVERLEY MICHELLE GREENWOOD
General election information
General election information
A General Election has been called for Thursday 4 July which means people in Blaby District will be asked to vote for a Member of Parliament to represent them in the House of Commons.
Following boundary changes Blaby District now straddles two constituencies. These are the long-standing South Leicestershire constituency and a new constituency, Mid Leicestershire.
Mid Leicestershire... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 11 Jun 2024 by BEVERLEY MICHELLE GREENWOOD
80th Anniversary D Day Landing commemorative events
A very big thank you to everyone who attended our two events held yesterday to honour the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings. Both events were well attended and provided a solemn occasion for all. Your presence and participation helped make these commemorations truly special and meaningful.
Posted: Fri, 7 Jun 2024 by BEVERLEY MICHELLE GREENWOOD
Lighting of the Beacon - 06.06.2024 80th Anniversary D Day Landings
Residents are invited to join the Chairman of Blaby District Council, Councillor Nick Chapman, councillors and staff for the ceremonial lighting of a Beacon to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings and the reading of The International Tribute.
The short ceremony will take place at the Memorial Garden at Park House, Stamford Street, Glenfield, LE3 8DL at 9.15pm on Thursday 6th June 2024... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 3 Jun 2024 by BEVERLEY MICHELLE GREENWOOD
D DAY COMMEMORATIVE TREE PLANTING - 6th June 2024
Please come and join us at Normandy Green to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-day.
An English Oak will be planted on Normandy Green at 6pm on Thursday 6th June 2024. (planted within a black filigree fence to protect it from vandalism and surrounded by poppies with a commemorative plaque). Given that the surrounding streets are named after the landing beaches—Juno, Utah, Sword, and others—it... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 3 Jun 2024 by BEVERLEY MICHELLE GREENWOOD
Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Un-audited Annual Governance and Accountability Return 31 March 2024
The Parish Council has submitted its Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) for year ending 31 March 2024 to its external auditor.
For more information, including information on the Notice of Public Rights and Summary of Your Rights, please see: Financials here
Posted: Mon, 3 Jun 2024 by BEVERLEY MICHELLE GREENWOOD
