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09 06 09
Dear Residents,
Harborough District Council have notified TABS that the consultation period on the Local Development Framework (LDF) Core Spatial Strategy Alternative Options is from today 8 June until 20 July 2009. The Government requires HDC to allocate land for the number of houses specified in the Regional Plan. The Regional Plan also specifies broad locations for the houses - in Harborough's case it requires a certain percentage to be in the Principal Urban Area (PUA) which is Thurnby, Bushby, Scraptoft and part of Oadby. This means the open land around here, including the Green Wedge between Thurnby and Leicester, and the land betwen Bushby and Scraptoft comes under review.
The review documents are available at www.harborough.gov.uk/CoreStrategy. A number of special meetings and exhibitions will take place as part of the consultation. Those closest to us are:
There will be an exhibitions at the Bushby Service Point in the Community Centre Thursday 2 July from 5 to 7 pm
'Have Your Say' (Leicester Fringe) meeting at the Coplow Centre Billesdon on 8 July from 6.30 to 9 pm
04 06 09
URGENT PRESS RELEASE
Bogus call warning to residents
A warning has been issued to residents following a report of a bogus telephone call from a man falsely claiming to be from the council.
The man telephoned a resident in Tugby claiming he was from Harborough District Council and that the person he was calling was due for a council tax refund of several hundred pounds.
The man said in order for the money to be paid, he would need the resident’s bank account details and date of birth.
The resident refused to pass over any details to the caller and, upon phoning Harborough District Council, the resident found they were not due for any refund and that it was a bogus call.
Harborough District Council has issued a warning urging residents to be on their guard against similar scam calls and is reminding people NEVER to give out their bank account details over the phone.
The council said it would not, under any circumstances, telephone and ask people for their bank account details.
The caller withheld their number.
ENDS
Matt Howling
Media and Public Relations Officer
Harborough District Council
01858 821217
m.howling@harborough.gov.uk
Please note that the Harborough District Council Customer Services no longer operates from the Thurnby & Bushby Community Centre. Phone 0585 82 82 82 if you require advice. However, advice on planning applications and other matters can still be obtained face to face from the Parish Council Information Centre (PC:IC) Manor Field, Grange Lane, Thurnby which is open every Wednesday (school holidays excepted) from 9.30am to 12 noon.
Thurnby & Bushby Society
Annual walk
Sunday 5th July 2009
A circular walk through the countryside following public & permitted footpaths, bridleways and country lanes.
The walk will go through the Parishes of Thurnby, Bushby and Stoughton walking mainly on grassland and round the edge of cropped fields.
There will be no step over stiles.
Stout shoes or boots should be worn and clothing to suit the weather of the day. Unsuitable for children under 8, wheelchair users and people with certain disabilities. Guide dogs and well behaved dogs welcome.
We will finish with a welcome cup of tea and piece of cake.
Depart @ 2.00pm returning about 4.30pm.
Meet @ the Rose & Crown car park Main Street Thurnby.
For more details contact John 2419700 or on line at johnhlewis@sky.com
Message from Julie
THE BIG LUNCH IN HOLLIES WAY
What is it?
Basically, it's a party in your street, in everyone's street, throughout the UK. On 19th July we're asking the people of Hollies Way to stop what they're doing and sit down to lunch together, perhaps on our Greens or the paths connecting the different arms of Hollies Way or both if the response is good.
Why?
Well for lots of reasons really but mainly just because we think it'll be fun.
The Big Lunch isn't just about sharing food - maybe you have a hidden talent you can bring to the party?
Any suggestions to develop the party are welcome. Perhaps we could have activity tables for the children for instance.
The idea would be that you bring along your garden furniture and your own lunch or some dishes that you would like to share with your neighbours. We all sit down to lunch and, talent permitting, some entertainment.
We would like to take this idea forward, but it all depends on you. The next steps Let me know if you are interested. Then we approach Harborough and the Parish Council to get their OK. They have already been approached by the national organisers.
At the end of May we have a meeting to talk through the plans and to developed the idea further. If you would like to join The One Big Lunch on Hollies Way on 19th July 2009 please email your contact details to
juleslongw@hotmail.com or deliver to Julie and Steve, 9 Hollies Way, Bushby.
Why not organise one in your street? For more information go to www.thebiglunch.com or contact Julie on
juleslongw@hotmail.com
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Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:06
Everyone has a role to play in the Big Switch Off Campaign
Take part in competitions to win some exciting prizes!
The Big Switch Off is a partnership of local authorities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland promoting energy efficiency campaign running for a week from 12th – 18th October 2009. The innovative week-long campaign encourages everyone in three authority areas to switch off unnecessary electrical equipment and lighting to save energy, money and cut carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. To find out more on the campaign, please visit www.leics.gov.uk/bigswitchoff More »
Over £1.8 billion worth of energy is wasted by leaving appliances on standby at work and home in the UK. The Big Switch Off campaign aims to address this and encourage local organisations and households to reduce their energy use and costs. The residents in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland could potentially save over £13million by switching off appliances on standby!
To do their bit residents, schools, colleges and universities, community and faith groups are invited to get involved in various competitions. There are competitions to save energy, design a short-film, design a certificates with some tempting prizes for everyone – for further information please visit www.leics.gov.uk/bsocompetitions
To make a difference at your home, school or work, the Big Switch Off partnership will provide free resources from the website. During the Big Switch Off week, we will release daily energy saving tips on different themes. We are also planning to organise some outreach events to spread the message of the campaign, please keep your eyes on the website for further details. If you want to become a local volunteer for the campaign, please register at www.leics.gov.uk/bsovolunteers and we will provide you free resources.
You can show your support to the campaign to save money, energy and the environment by committing to the on-line pledge – www.leics.gov.uk/bsopledge « Less
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Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:33
If you love to read but find it difficult to get to your library because you are elderly or disabled, or because you are caring for someone at home, the Home Library Service is for you.
The service, provided by the Leicestershire Library Service, is absolutely free and provides access to a huge range of books, including books in large print and talking books. Music CDs are also available and a DVD subscription service for a small charge.
Signing up for the service couldn’t be easier. We will visit you to discuss your choice of books or music, and a volunteer will then visit regularly to deliver the items to your home. Alternatively, arrangements can be made so that a friend or relative can collect books and other items on your behalf. More »
If you would like to receive the Home Library Service or want to find out more, please contact your local library or call (0116) 305 6988. You can also email: libraries@leics.gov.uk or visit our website at www.leics.gov.uk/homelibraryservice « Less
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Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:20
Police Authority invite Neighbourhood Watch to join their Consultation Panel
The Police Authority have asked the Leicestershire and Rutland Neighbourhood Watch Associations to extend an invitation to all Neighbourhood Watch members.
NHW contacts are being asked if they would like to join, to receive the e-newsletter and be invited to future Police Authority/Constabulary events.
Use this link to download the invitation letter.
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