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'Be a Councillor' event to be held in Narborough
An event showcasing the role of a councillor for prospective candidates in the run up to next year's district elections is taking place at the end of October.
Blaby District Council, holding the first event in partnership with North West Leicestershire District Council, Oadby & Wigston Borough Council and Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council as part of the nationwide initiative to encourage potential community leaders in standing as a councillor. More »
The Prospective Councillor Event takes place on Saturday 27 October from 10am-12pm at Blaby District Council offices, Desford Road, Narborough, LE19 2EP
The event is designed to find out what it takes to become a local councillor. Councillors come from all walks of life, age groups and backgrounds, and play a key role in shaping the future of their local communities.
Anyone with a genuine interest in what happens in Blaby District, and who want to represent their local community is welcome to come along to find out more. There is no requirement to be a member of a political party to attend
With District Elections for the 2019-2023 term on Thursday 02 May 2019, residents will have the opportunity to find out more about all aspects of being a Councillor including:
- The nomination process and standing for election
- The role of a Councillor – what is expected
- Support available from the Council, including allowances and training
Councillor Terry Richardson, Leader of Blaby District Council, said: "This event, including the ones being held around the County will provide an ideal opportunity for those interested in representing their community as a local councillor.
"We will highlight what life as a councillor is like and the positive difference you can make to your community, and we look forward to welcoming you to the event."
Additional events will be held across the County and in early 2019 for anyone unable to attend the 27 October event.
For more information, including the full programme of events, visit www.blaby.gov.uk/councillor-event. or contact Melanie Long on 01530 454511 or email melanie.long@nwleicestershire.gov.uk. » Less
Posted: Wed, 10 Oct 2018 14:16 by Clerk to the Council
Temporary Restrictions of Forest Road, Huncote
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER:-
FOREST ROAD, HUNCOTE
Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to the Temporary road closure and parking restriction of the above location.
The closure is required between Main Street/ Narborough Road and Duncan Avenue.
The road will be closed and restricted for a period of up 2 hours from 22nd August 2018 to 24th August 2018
This will safely allow Crusader working on behalf of Severn Trent Water to safely undertake installation of flood monitoring equipment.
The alternative diversion route will be: - Duncan Avenue.
Leicestershire County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused during these works. More »
Posted: Fri, 17 Aug 2018 14:21 by Clerk to the Council
Emergency Press Release - Road Closure - Denman Lane
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER:-
DENMAN LANE, HUNCOTE :
Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order at the above location.
A temporary road closure is required on Denman Lane between the junction of Forest Road to outside number 64 Denman Lane on Monday 30 July 2018 for a period of 3 days.
The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order will be implemented for public safety for Western Power Distribution Contractors to carry out cable installation works.
The proposed alternative diversion route will be via:-
Forest Road, Narborough Road, Denman Lane and vice versa.
Leicestershire County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused during these works.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Leicestershire County Council Highways Tel: 0116 305 0001 More »
Posted: Sat, 28 Jul 2018 12:26 by Clerk to the Council
Councillor Vacancies
There are currently two vacancies for Parish Councillors.
More details about what the Parish Council does are available in the 'About The Council' section of our website.
Do you care about where you live? Do you want to make a difference to Huncote?
How to Apply
If you would like to become a Parish Councillor for Huncote, please write to/email the Clerk and give a brief précis of your experience, reasons for wanting to be considered and any special areas of interests you may have.
You must be at least 18 years of age on the day you are nominated, a British citizen, a qualifying citizen of a Commonwealth country, a citizen of the Irish Republic, or a citizen of another member state of the European Union.
One of the following criteria must also be fulfilled. You must:
- Be on the electoral register
- Own a property or land for last 12 months in the parish
- Work in the parish in the last 12 months
- Have lived in the parish or within 4.8 kilometres for the last 12 months
For any further information on the work involved or to apply please contact an existing parish councillor or the Parish Clerk on the details at the top of the page.
