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Notice of recommencement of activities at Croft quarry
We have been advised by Aggregate Industries, the operators of Croft quarry, that they will be recommencing mineral extraction within their permitted area.
The first blast is scheduled for the week commencing the 11th March 2021. All blasting would be undertaken between 12-2pm.
The company have also advised that under the current approved planning application that they anticipate all reserves to be exhausted... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:43 by Clerk to the Council
Telephone Befriending Service
If you're feeling lonely, isolated or just need someone to talk to, help is out there locally.
Would you, or someone you know, benefit from a regular phone call from one of the trained befrienders?
For further information call 0116 272 7718 or email vcshub@blaby.gov.uk.
Posted: Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:54 by Clerk to the Council
Lockdown 3 comes into force
The government have once again put the country into lockdown. Here's a handy poster so you know what you can and can't do until the lockdown is lifted.
Posted: Wed, 06 Jan 2021 00:01 by Clerk to the Council
Changes to Tier restrictions announced from 31 December 2020
Tier 4: Stay at Home
Blaby District and the rest of Leicestershire will move to Tier 4 Covid-19 restrictions from 00:01 on Thursday 31 December 2020
This means that:-
- People must stay at home except for very limited purposes (eg. for essential travel for work, education or medical appointments)
- You cannot meet indoors with anyone not in your household or existing support bubble
- You can only meet outdoors... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 30 Dec 2020 18:41 by Clerk to the Council
Christmas bin collection arrangements
The latest edition of the Residents newsletter from Blaby DC explains the arrangements for bin collections over the Christmas period.
To see the newsletter follow this link - https://mailchi.mp/blaby/waste-collections-xmas?e=e06acd4022.
Posted: Tue, 15 Dec 2020 17:57 by Clerk to the Council
New Tier 3 restrictions
New restrictions come in from 2 December 2020. Blaby District has been placed in Tier 3 (Very High) restrictions.
See the poster for details of how the restrictions will affect you.
Posted: Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:01 by Clerk to the Council
Christmas trees delivered
The Parish Council's Christmas trees have now been delivered and erected in the village.
Oakberry Christmas Trees in Dunton Bassett have delivered two 18-foot, Norway Spruce trees which have been erected in the usual places on The Green and on the Memorial Garden opposite St James Church.
It is hoped that work to install all the Christmas lights will be completed on Monday 30 November.
Due to coronavirus... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 16:16 by Clerk to the Council
Blaby district residents newsletter
Blaby DC have produced their latest newsletter for residents in the district. Copies can be seen by following this link - https://mailchi.mp/blaby/general-news-end-nov?e=e06acd4022.
Posted: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 12:20 by Clerk to the Council
Blaby DC open consultation for residents views
Blaby DC have two important consultations open and your views are important to them. Below is a link to information about both surveys and links to make sure your voice is heard.
https://mailchi.mp/blaby/consultations-1811?e=e06acd4022
Posted: Fri, 20 Nov 2020 12:10 by Clerk to the Council
Blaby district residents newsletter
Blaby DC have produced their latest newsletter for residents in the district. Copies can be seen by following this link - https://mailchi.mp/blaby/general-newsletter?e=e06acd4022.
Posted: Mon, 16 Nov 2020 16:15 by Clerk to the Council
