Buses

The main bus between Scraptoft and Leicester is the Arriva 56 from Humberstone Gate Stand E3. It circles through Scraptoft Village, travelling along Covert Lane, down through the David Wilson estate, along Beeby Road and up Church Hill, then down Station Lane, turning left into Pulford Drive.

The 56 runs every half an hour Mon-Sat (nothing on Sundays). The first bus from Leicester leaves at 07.09 and the last at 18.19. The first bus from Scraptoft leaves at 06.35 and the last at 16.45. View the timetables here.

An alternative is the Arriva 53/53A which runs every day (including Sundays) much more frequently than the 56 and until 23.00. It stops at the top of Bowhill Grove, just before the Scraptoft Village sign on Scraptoft Lane, giving a shortish walk into the village.

Finally, the First Bus 38 'Red Line' to Nether Hall stops on New Romney Crescent from where it is a short walk along Hamilton Lane to Main Street in Scraptoft Village. The bus runs every 15 minutes weekdays and hourly on Sundays.

Fish and Chip Van

Visits Mondays between 5.45 and 6.00 pm, stopping first outside the newsagents on Main Street, then on to The Drive, and finally to Malsbury Avenue (David Wilson estate).

Law and Order

Following the retirement of PC Keith Purkiss, we now have his replacement in post. PC 1309 Paul Faithfull can be contacted by phoning 0116 222 2222 and leaving him a message using his ID number (1309) when prompted or you can email him on mktharb.lpu@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk

To report drunk and rowdy behaviour, vandalism and graffiti, threatening/abusive behaviour, drug-related anti-social behaviour
Call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222

Mobile Library

In 2008 the Mobile Library will stop on Hinks Road between 12.55 and 13.10 on the following Thursdays: 10th, 24th January; 7th, 21st February; 6th, 20th March.

Schools

There are no schools in Scraptoft village itself. The two nearest Primary schools are Fernvale Primary on Somerby Road, Thurnby, and Scraptoft Valley Primary on New Romney Crescent in Netherhall. Rushey Mead on Melton Road, Leicester is probably the nearest secondary school.

Post Office (Main Street)

Opening hours: 9.00-13.00, 14.00-17.30 weekdays. 9.00-12.30 Saturdays. Closed on Sundays.

Shops

Scraptoft Newsagents (Main Street)
Opening hours: 6.00-18.30 daily (Sunday 6.00-14.00)

Co-op Supermarket (Main Street)
Opening hours: 8.00-21.00 daily (Sunday 9.00-20.00)

There is a cashpoint machine outside the supermarket.

Waste and Recycling

Full details of Harborough District Council's domestic waste collection service are given here. Each household is allocated one of two collection calendars (orange or purple), which give the schedule for green and black bin collection in alternate weeks.

Recycling bins are available in the car park of The White House pub on Scraptoft Lane.

The nearest Waste Site is at Knossington Road, Somerby and is open 7 days a week. 8am - 8pm April to November. 8am - 6pm November to March (closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day).