Author: Phil Laughton
Tennis Court re-opens
Following Government advice the tennis court on King George V Playing Field has reopened.
Players should follow the Government advice:
'You can only exercise with up to one person from outside your household – this means you should not play team sports, except with members of your own household.'
The outdoor gym and children's play area remain closed.
An application form for a key to the tennis... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 14 May 2020 09:25 by Phil Laughton
Bus passes can now be used before 9.30am
Leicestershire County Council's County has informed Parish Councils that bus passes can now be used before 9.30am to allow people to get to supermarkets when they have their open hours for the elderly.
Posted: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 13:26 by Phil Laughton
Garden Waste Sevice Resumes
The borough council's garden waste service, which has over 30,000 customers, is resuming on Monday April 20. It was suspended due to resourcing issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Queniborough's bins will be emptied, week beginning 27th Aptil. Bins should be put out by 6am on Monday morning and will be emptied on the Monday or Tuesday, but please leave out the bin until it is emptied, as it may... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 12:57 by Phil Laughton
Coronavirus information page set up
A new coronavirus information page has been set up under the Community section with relevant information from the local authority, police and NHS. It aims to highlight the information available to local residents.
Posted: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 14:48 by Phil Laughton
Community support information
Sean BAKER of 1A Barkby Road, Syston is currently co-ordinating a food bank for the vulnerable and elderly as well as a toy exchange for families who could benefit from this support.
If you are or know someone that could benefit from this service Sean can be contacted on (07538416577). Sean has also asked for donations of toys.
The Hub Café on High Street, Syston are also handing out foodbank... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 12:02 by Phil Laughton
Closure of Parish Office, meetings etc
Due to the current situation, all Parish meetings are suspended until further notice. More information will follow once there has been further notification from Government.
Posted: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 11:49 by Phil Laughton
Tips are Closed
All of the recycling and household waste sites have been closed by Leicestershire County Council. More information is available on the county council website.
Posted: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 11:48 by Phil Laughton
Garden waste service update
The garden waste service was suspended on March 23 and it is now clear that it will not be operating for some time.
This is because Serco is experiencing staff shortages due to the coronavirus pandemic and they are having to divert staff to ensure the recycling and refuse service is maintained.
More information can be found on this news story.
Posted: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 11:44 by Phil Laughton
