We are now accepting nominations for the Sharnford Jubilee Cup 2022

If you would like to nominate a person, group or business for the 2022 Sharnford Jubilee Cup, please email clerk@sharnfordparishcouncil.co.uk or text 07422 718186 with the person, group or business and reasons why you would like to nominate them.

Closing date for nominations is 18th May 2022.

Leicestershire County Council will be closing Roman Road, leading to the car parks to Fosse Meadows from Monday 16 May until Friday 05 August, between 7am-4:30pm each weekday.

The County Highways team will be undertaking essential maintenance works and as a result there will be no access to our car parks from 7am-4:30pm.

Access for residents and emergency services will be maintained throughout by the... Read More »

Leicestershire Rural Housing Association

Coopers Close, Sharnford - 3 bedroom house

Weekly rent £132.30 /Monthly rent £575.28

Applicants must have a proven housing need.

Priority is given to applicants with a local connection to Sharnford (This includes current residency, previous residency, family connections and employment).

We will also consider applicants with connections to adjoining parishes.... Read More »

Leicestershire County Council is to trial a School Streets initiative within Leicestershire. This initiative aims to provide a solution to the congestion issues often experienced outside of schools by providing a time-limited congestion-free zone, by way of a temporary road closure, within the immediate vicinity of schools. A newsletter is attached which has been shared with all Leicestershire schools,... Read More »

Car park consultation opens

Residents and businesses are being asked to have their say on Blaby District Council's new draft Car Parking Strategy for 2022-2027.

The Council is committed to investing in, and providing safe, secure and well-maintained car parks, and proposals in the new five-year strategy include ensuring that all costs are covered by users. This has resulted in the proposal to increase... Read More »

ROAD CLOSURE - B4114 LEICESTER ROAD TO BUMBLE BEE GARDENS

Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order at the above location.

A road closure is required at the above location commencing on the 15/05/2022 until the 20/06/2022.

The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order will be implemented for public safety for the Environment Agency to carry out the desilting works... Read More »

Save on energy bills and help cut carbon emissions by investing in solar panels through an exciting new group-buying energy scheme.

Solar Together Leicestershire helps people looking to make an investment in solar panels on their house and battery storage systems for a reduced rate.

Signing up is free for residents and opens from Monday 09 May. For more information and to sign up, visit www.blaby.gov.uk/solar-together... Read More »

Up to 90% of emissions from Blaby District Council's vehicle fleet are set to be wiped out with the switch to an alternative fuel.

Hydro treated vegetable oil (HVO) is used in fleet vehicles as an alternative to diesel and is fast becoming more and more popular with local authorities and organisations aiming to considerably reduce their carbon impact.

After approval at the most recent meeting of the... Read More »

Leicestershire County Council will be closing Roman Road, leading to the car parks to Fosse Meadows from Monday 16 May until Friday 05 August.

The County Highways team will be undertaking essential maintenance works and as a result there will be no access to our car parks from 7am-4:30pm each weekday.

Access for residents and emergency services will be maintained throughout by Highways Team marshals.... Read More »

In this issue...

• Roadworks by Fosse Meadows
• Be a Great Local
• Theatre in the Park
• Beat the Street
• New walks across the district
• Community Grant scheme open
• Mental Health Awareness Week
• New building control service
• Upcoming events in the area

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