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Charnwood Borough Council's Holiday Activity Programme
Charnwood Borough Council's latest holiday programme is for the Summer half-term and runs from Monday 15th July to Friday 23rd August, 2019. We have put together an exciting programme over six weeks across the borough.
Below is a copy of the Summer holiday timetable and information on the activities:
Posted: Wed, 26 Jun 2019 12:28 by Phil Laughton
Vacancy for Parish Councillor
The Parish Council election was uncontested however there is still one vacancy on the Parish Council.
If you are interested in joining the Parish Council and would like more information, please contact the Parish Office or any Parish Councillor.
Posted: Wed, 22 May 2019 12:51 by Phil Laughton
Neighbourhood Plan Questionnaire
Thank you to everyone who filled in the Neighbourhood Plan Questionnaire. Over 500 questionnaires were returned. The results will now be analysed by the Steering Group and its' consultants. Further news once that has been completed.
Posted: Mon, 08 Apr 2019 11:32 by Phil Laughton
Council Elections May 2nd 2019
Elections for Parish Councillors and Borough Councillors will be held on May 2nd 2019.
The election of Parish Councillors is uncontested as there were fewer nominations than vacancies available.
Posted: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 12:05 by Phil Laughton
Parish Council Precept 2019-20
At the January meeting of the Parish Council, the precept for the forthcoming financial year was set.
The precept is the amount of money villagers pay in their council tax for the running of the Parish Council. The Council has agreed to an increase in the precept that is charged to Band D houses of £3.34 per household, making the total charge for the Parish Council £47.99. This pays for... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 06 Mar 2019 12:45 by Phil Laughton
New Parish Councillor
A new Parish Councillor has been co-opted onto the Parish Council at the last meeting of the Parish Council on 20th February. Mr Payne will attend his first meeting of the Parish Council on 20th March.
Posted: Wed, 06 Mar 2019 12:42 by Phil Laughton
Temporary road closure for part of Barkby Road, Queniborough on 22nd March
A temporary road closure is required on Barkby Road between Queniborough Road and Avenue Road.
The road will be closed on 22nd March for 1 day.
The TTRO will incorporate a temporary road closure and temporary prohibition of waiting and loading.
Posted: Wed, 06 Mar 2019 11:39 by Phil Laughton
Police Consultation 2019-2020
Following the Government's provisional Financial Settlement for policing, revealed on 13 December 2018, Leicestershire's Police and Crime Commissioner Lord Willy Bach launched a survey to find out what local people feel about the Government's proposals. The survey can be found at this link https://www.leics.pcc.police.uk/Have-Your-Say/Consultations/Budget-Consultation-19-20.aspx
If you would further... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 06 Feb 2019 14:48 by Phil Laughton
Review of Charnwood Polling Districts 2018
The review started on October 1, 2018 and comments were invited from that moment up until December 12, 2018.
Following that period a report was produced and a series of proposals were taken to a meeting of the Council on January 26, 2019. The report outlining some changes were approved by councillors.
Follow the link for more information:
https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/review_of_polling_districts_2018... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 06 Feb 2019 14:35 by Phil Laughton
Charnwood Community Lottery reaches 10,000 tickets
Over 10,000 lottery tickets have been sold and around £6,000 has already been raised for good causes since Charnwood Borough Council launched the lottery in September 2018.
For every £1 ticket purchased, 60p goes towards helping good causes in the borough and people are able to choose which good cause to support when buying their ticket.
Charnwood Community Lottery helps raise money for good... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 06 Feb 2019 14:32 by Phil Laughton
