A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is to be made for the following location: LEICESTER ROAD & COVENTRY ROAD, SHARNFORD.

The purpose of the TTRO is to allow Leicestershire County Council to safely facilitate carriageway patching work.

The TTRO will incorporate a temporary overnight road closure. The duration of the restriction is not anticipated to exceed a period of 10 nights commencing... Read More »

Glen Parva Meet the Buyer Supplier Event

Crown House Technologies and Supply Chain partners would like to invite suppliers located within 50 miles of the HMP Glen Parva site to attend their Supplier Event on Wednesday 18 August from 3pm - 9pm at the Blaby District Council Chambers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for local businesses to meet with major buyers involved in the development of Glen Parva... Read More »

In this issue...

• Council appoints new Chief Exec
• Get vaxxed
• Mobile testing at Blaby Beer Festival
• Plans for new affordable housing
• LFE Neighbourhood Plan
• Kickstart Scheme placements
• Dealing with noise nuisances
• Design your own fox competition
• Boundary Commission consultation
• Upcoming events in our area

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NEWS RELEASE
New Chief Executive appointment

Julia Smith has been appointed as the new Chief Executive for Blaby District Council.

Julia, who will start in the autumn, will succeed Jane Toman, who will retire next month after spending 15 years at Blaby District Council – including 5 years as Chief Executive.

Julia is currently Director of Communities and Wellbeing at Harborough District Council,... Read More »

With thanks to the Sapcote Farm Shop, I have created a 'Pop-Up' second hand bookshop at the end of Donkey Lane and the bridle way from Sharnford between the two villages.

All proceeds go to the Sharnford Chapel restoration fund. Suggested donation is 50p per book or 3 for £1. There is a good variety of 'as new' paperbacks and more books being added frequently... for your summer reading pleasure.... Read More »

Land sale agreed for proposed affordable homes

Up to 12 affordable homes are proposed to be built in Blaby District after the sale of land to emh homes was confirmed by Councillors.

In Whetstone, eight affordable homes will be proposed for land at High Street, all of which will use greener initiatives if built, including solar panels, rain water harvesting and ecology measures for birds and insects.... Read More »

Please see the below letter regarding the proposed 5G Telecommunications Installation. For site plans, please click on the attached document.

Subject: Proposed 5G Telecommunications Installation for H3G UK

The purpose of this letter and its enclosures is to inform stakeholders of our proposed installation prior to the submission of a formal planning application. The application will be in the name of... Read More »

In this issue...

• Changes to Leisure Centres
• Community Dig at Bouskell Park
• New Tourism Wall at Fosse Park
• New fox added to Fosse Foxes trail
• Local Table Tennis Club wins runner-up Award
• Opportunities at A Place to Grow
• Apply for a Community Grant for your Sports Organisation
• Make shared spaces happier places
• Engage with us on Social Media

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On 19 July the Government is removing most of the laws introduced to minimise the spread of Covid-19. The full information is available on the .gov.uk website.

The wearing of face coverings will no longer be a legal requirement, but guidelines recommend that people should still be cautious and wear a face covering in crowded places. We recognise that many organisations and businesses will still encourage... Read More »

In this issue...

• Big Covid changes next week
• Food Hygiene Ratings return!
• Primary school visits dig
• County tips remove bookings
• Blaby Lottery - Register a group
• Your thanks shared
• Fosse Meadows licence awarded
• Play the Summer Games Trail
• Look out for our letter
• Refuse and recycling newsletter
• Support for those in financial hardship

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