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Posted: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:17
Grants of up to £500 are available for organisations and projects which are working to bring different groups of people together in Leicestershire.
The ‘Communities Together’ grant is intended to support community and voluntary organisations who are involved in local projects which:
- play an active role in getting different communities and groups of individuals together to increase understanding and communication
- promote inter-cultural education and relations
- introduce and engage new audiences, organisations and community groups to each other. More »
Eligible projects will be able to demonstrate their success in increasing cohesion and understanding between people from different age, faith and belief groups or of different abilities, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity and gender.
The grant could be used to fund the promotion or development of local projects, workshops or training sessions for different community groups, consultation events, sporting events and much more.
The ‘Communities Together’ Grant Fund is open to projects operating in Leicestershire and applications will be assessed on a monthly basis.
For further information e-mail either Noel Singh or Tom Fisher « Less
Source: Leicestershire Rural Partnership
Posted: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:16
Pubs Minister John Healey today announced a 12 point action plan to give practical support to community pubs up and down the country, backed by £4million in government funding.
New help will include £3.3million for business support to make pubs more successful and help communities buy into struggling pubs to keep them running. Business support is also in place for struggling membership clubs, “beer ties” will be slashed, and a consultation is underway on proposals to cut the requirement for music licences in certain venues. More »
Councils will also be given new powers through the planning system to intervene before a pub is demolished, giving a pause in the system for the local community to have their say. Restrictions on sales which prevent premises continuing as pubs will be also banned. The planning laws will allow pubs to branch out their business without planning permission into new commercial ventures, ranging from restaurants to gift shops and books shops, without the additional expense and time of seeking approval from the council.
The measures will give landlords the opportunity to have direct access to specialist, tailored business advice through ‘Pub is the Hub’, currently a voluntary support service for community pubs. Government funding of more than £1million will ensure that the group act as a specialist first-stop shop for advice on business support and diversification. Pub is the Hub will act as a gateway to advice, supporting pubs directly or passing them on to the most appropriate service such as Business Link.
In Leicestershire this support could be combined with our Vibrant Villages scheme through either our retail support grant or the
community spaces grant For further information about Vibrant Villages please e-mail:fiona.walker@leics.gov.uk « Less
Source: Leicestershire Rural Partnership
Police appeal following incident of concern in Braunstone Town
Posted: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:25
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an incident in Mossdale Meadows, Braunstone Town.
Officers received a call from a concerned father on Wednesday March 10 after his 13-year-old daughter told him, and her mother, that she had been indecently assaulted.
The young girl alleged that the incident happened at about 6.30pm on Thursday February 25, as she walked across Mossdale Meadows, from the direction of the Braunstone Civic Centre.
The girl was alone and was approached by a man who pulled her to a nearby bush and indecently assaulted her. She managed to run away from the man back to her home, but didn’t tell anyone about the incident until two weeks later. More »
The man is described as white, in his mid twenties, with a spotty and stubbly complexion, sore and dry looking bottom lip, dark bushy eyebrows and scratches on his knuckles.
He was wearing green or grey tracksuit bottoms, a waist length zip up black hooded coat with a white stripe down either side, a dark coloured hat and black trainers that were ripped.
PC Fiona McGrady, the investigating officer, said: "It has obviously been a traumatic experience for the young girl and that is why it took her two weeks to tell someone about it, but she did the right thing by telling her parents and reporting the incident to police.
"Fortunately she has managed to provide us with an excellent description of the man which we hope will help us find him.
"If you recognise the man described, perhaps you know him or saw him at the park, please get in touch. We are really keen to speak to anyone who knows him or anyone who thinks they witnessed the incident, so please don’t hesitate to call us.
"We have contacted a local school in the area to inform them of the incident but we would also like to speak to anyone who thinks that they may have also been assaulted by the same man."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 4495 Fiona McGrady on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 4495. Alternatively, you may contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.
*Please note, some mobile ‘phone service providers may charge for this call.
Issued on 18/03/10 at 11:44
Crime reference number: SB/01229/10-8 « Less
Source: Braunstone Town Parish Council
Council Tax 2010/2011
Posted: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:56
I would like to start by extending the Council’s appreciation to all those local residents and partners who have, over the year, become involved in events and projects instigated by the Council and given their support to assist us in providing the high level of service to local people.
We hope you agree that the modest increase in Council Tax this year of 2.9% (equating to £36.29 per Braunstone Town resident per annum compared to £35.55 last year). This includes the first year’s running costs of the Thorpe Astley Community Centre and still represents excellent value for local residents. More »
Further information on our services is also provided in our Annual Report which is published in June each year. If you would like a copy, or would like to comment on any of our services, please contact us on 0116 2899270 , we value your comments, thank you.
Mrs Jo Fox, Leader Braunstone Town Council « Less
Source: Braunstone Town Parish Council
Posted: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:01
Rural communities must ensure they can play a role in the economy of the future or they face becoming "dormitories for the elderly".
That is the warning from the chairman of a group aimed at helping the Leicestershire countryside thrive.
Councillor Lesley Pendleton, from Leicestershire Rural Partnership, was speaking after a recent Government-commissioned report warned young people were being driven from rural areas by a lack of jobs and affordable housing.
The report calls for loosening of planning rules, better transport links and broadband access.
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Source: Leicestershire Rural Partnership
Posted: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:51
Everyone is welcome to have a look round the site to see if you can spot some spring flowers, see progress with the wildlife pond and orchard etc.
In conjunction with BBC Breathing Places we also have a limited supply of bird nest boxes and 'Tune in to the Dawn Chorus' pocket guides, to give away.
The Community Orchard is situated at Franklin Park, Welcombe Avenue, Braunstone Town
Source: Braunstone Town Parish Council
Posted: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:35
Do you know anyone who is driving without a valid license or driving unaccompanied on a provisional license?
If so the Roads Policing Unit at Leicestershire Police would like to hear from you.
We can be contacted via our confidential e-mail address at road.policing@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk all e-mails will be treated in the strictest confidence. More »
The more details you can provide the better. Obviously, we need the person’s name and the VRM (Number) of the vehicle they are driving but the following details would also be most helpful:
- Make/model and colour of vehicle
- Home address of driver
- Date of Birth or Age of Driver
- Any regular journeys they make – to work, etc – and times of journeys.
Please help the Roads Policing Unit to keep Leicestershire’s roads safe for all our sakes. « Less
Rural Action Seminar - a great success
Posted: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:46
“Just a note to say how useful and enjoyable I found last-evening's event - dare I say it, "more of the same, please"!”
“I really enjoyed the event, full marks to all concerned. I came away feeling really inspired by the speakers and wishing that more could be achieved in our village. “
"We found the event really useful in reaching out to local parishes - thank you for allowing us to attend. We would be interested in our charity becoming a member of the RCC - could you please let me know how to go about this. " More »
Above are just a few of the very positive comments received from delegates and stallholders following the RCC Annual Rural Action seminar held at County Hall Leicester on the evening of March 4th.
Over 90 delegates, including the Lord Lieutenants of Leicestershire & Rutland, heard speakers tackling the subjects of affordable housing, rural business grants, the RCC community buildings service, the new RCC climate change project, personalisation of adult social care, Quality Parish Councils and outcomes from Community – led plans in Ullesthorpe and Bagworth and Thornton. Presentations will be available for viewing on the RCC website www.ruralcc.org.uk
A range of service providers displayed information, including, Vista a charity providing services for the blind and partially sighted, Leicestershirevillages.com, providing websites for villages in Leicestershire & Rutland, affordable housing, money advice, Leicestershire County Council services including waste management, recycling, streetlights, North West Leicestershire Green Footprints Challenge.
The Rural Action Seminar was held at County Hall Leicester thanks to the support of Leicestershire County Council and the work of the Leicestershire Rural Partnership. « Less
Source: Rural Community Council
Posted: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:06
During November and December 2008 Blaby District Council asked local residents and local businesses what they thought would be the best locations for the 8,650 houses and a large employment site which are required within the District up to 2026. A number of initial options were put forward for large scale housing growth including the following:-
SITE A Glenfield - 90 Hectares
SITE B Kirby Muxloe - 170 Hectares - 3500 new homes
SITE C Lubbesthorpe - 430 Hectares - 5000 new homes
(Access road could be from Meridian Way Thorpe Astley) More »
A Planning Application has now been received by Blaby District Council for 'SITE A' The last date for consultations to be fowarded to Blaby District Council is 25/03/2010.
Outline application for employment development (B1, B2 and B8) (maximum 30ha), residential development (maximum 250 dwellings), provision of a local retail / community facility (maximum 1400 sq m), associated landscaping, open space and infrastructure with vehicular accesses off Kirby Road and Ratby Lane.
A recent report to Blaby District Councils Cabinet has also indicated that an application could shortly be received for Site C.
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Source: Braunstone Town Parish Council
Posted: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:47
AAA NORCAP are holding two services for those affected by adoption at St Lukes Church, Halifax Drive, Stocking Farm, Leicester on the afternoon of Saturday 13th March - the day before Mother's Day. See attached for more information, and further enquiries, please contact Liz McGregor on 0116 2789324
Winners of the VIP day at the Walkers Stadium
Posted: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:53
Congratulations to Andrew Wright, Angela Wright, Keith Olivier, and Mark Twittey. They are the four lucky winners of our competition to win a VIP day at the Walkers Stadium.
Their prizes include:
• watching the Foxes play a home game against Coventry City on Sunday 21st March, 2010
• having a stadium tour of LCFC
• a pitch side photograph
• a meal with wine in the restaurant
• viewing the game from the Director’s box.
They all correctly told us that Andy King is the LCFC player that the Leicestershire Villages website sponsors.
Posted: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:36
A year after Google launched Street View for many parts of Britain, the service is finally going live in Leicestershire.
The internet giant has sent its camera cars along every public road in the county, collecting photos which it has turned into 360-degree pictures online. The images show homes, shops and takeaways, street signs, landmarks and football grounds.
What are your views on this, Neighbourhood Watch in Leicestershire would like to know? Use this link for the full story
Source: Leicestershire NHW
Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:51
Have you ever noticed anything in a public area or open space that captured your attention because you liked it or because it concerned you? Do you know how you can currently report your concerns, ideas, suggestions and opinions regarding public spaces? Or do you have suggestions how you would like to report such issues?
The VoiceYourview project is interested in finding out how people’s knowledge of public areas and open spaces can be captured in order to create safer and more inclusive spaces. Please fill out our questionnaire and voice your view! More »
Please click here to take survey. « Less
Source: Leicestershire NHW
Posted: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:40
In order to tackle local concerns we want to know what matters most to you in the area where you live or work/visit. You can help shape local priorities by completing this short questionnaire.
The information you provide will be collated and discussed by a Joint Action Group made up of Police and Partners from your area. The purpose of this group is to agree local priorities and take action to resolve them.
Use this link to fill in the survey.
Source: Leicestershire NHW
Posted: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:35
Officers have issued a warning after receiving a number of reports of thefts from ATMs in Leicester.
Officers have so far received three reports of similar incidents that happened on Melton Road, Narborough Road and Belgrave Road in January and February this year.
In all three incidents the victims were approached by a man who told them that the ATM was out of order and the ATM then appeared to swallow their cards. Following this the victims went into the bank to see what had happened to find that money had already been taken out of their account and their card had been stolen.
Source: Leicestershire NHW
Posted: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:33
Leicestershire Constabulary is backing Operation Liberal’s national public awareness campaign against distraction burglars called ‘Not Sure?…Don’t Open The Door.’
It has been sponsored by the Energy Retail Association (ERA) and aims to make people aware of the tactics used by distraction burglars and how they can prevent themselves from becoming potential victims.
Source: Leicestershire NHW
Posted: Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:11
After a successful first year of delivery, LandSkills East Midlands, part of the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE), is now looking for someone to manage the programme on a full time fixed term basis until January 2012.
Lantra, who manages LandSkills East Midlands on behalf of the East Midlands Development Agency (EMDA), is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join its regional team to work on the programme aimed at improving the competitiveness, efficiency and profitability of the region’s agriculture, horticulture and forestry industries through skills and knowledge transfer.
Working closely with EMDA’s rural team the individual who is offered this role will manage delivery of the RDPE skills funding in the region; facilitate workshops with livestock farmers; build relationships with training providers to maximise their output and be pro-active in highlighting and dealing with any potential for under performance; produce reports for EMDA.
To be successful in this home-based role you should be: More »
- a self starter
- have previous experience of project management
- have excellent report writing
- livestock industry knowledge
- networking skills
- the ability to work to deadlines.
The salary is £30,000 per annum plus company car.
For further information and a full job description, log on to www.lantra.co.uk/about-us/vacancies/landskills-east-midlands-programme-manager/ or call 02476 858 406.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday March 16th 2010. « Less
Source: Leicestershire Rural Partnership
Posted: Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:13
Anastacia and jeff Hordley from Emmerdale have joined, why not you?
We have 420 members in Leicestershire and Rutland. So if you want to find out more, or have been diagnosed with having either Colitis or Crohn`s and feel alone, with a sense of relief, you now know why you’ve been feeling so tired and unwell, if you have questions to ask, about your illness which could affect you for the rest of your life, that you want answering, we hope that you will find the information you are looking for within our website www.nacc.org.uk
Britain’s Waterways in the Third Sector: new report published
Posted: Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:53
In a second development in the waterways field; as part of its ‘Twenty Twenty Debate’, British Waterways is proposing that its 2,200 mile, 200 year old waterway network is moved out of direct state control and into a new third sector trust organisation.
The recently published report – ‘Setting a new course: Britain's waterways in the third sector’ – sets out some of the opportunities such a path would offer. British Waterways is encouraging partners, stakeholders and customers to get involved and share their opinions. Jo Gilbertson from the Inland Waterways Association (IWA), which is a member of The Heritage Alliance, said: “A change in status should enable British Waterways to develop its property income stream in a more effective manner, freeing it from some of the limitations on borrowing and investment that it is currently shackled with. This should allow it to focus more on active restoration and regeneration as well as generating more income. IWA therefore supports further investigation of this approach.” More »
To have your say email twentytwenty@britishwaterways.co.uk British Waterways will put forward firm recommendations in the Spring. To view the report visit www.britishwaterways.co.uk/twentytwenty/setting-a-new-course « Less
Source: Leicestershire Rural Partnership
Posted: Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:30
You can use County Council, District Council, Police and voluntary sector services. You can find community groups, attractions or businesses in your area, search for sports facilities or your nearest library and apply for services online. Your nearset Connect Service Shop is at Braunstone Civic Centre, our staff can help you use the website, or find information for you.
www.leicestershireconnect.org.uk to find out about
Source: Braunstone Town Parish Council
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