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Changes to Highway Verge Maintenance
Following a review of the Countywide grass cutting operation, the maintenance of highway verges within in our Parish now falls under the responsibility of Leicestershire County Council.
The standard of grass cutting and the frequency of cuts will not be affected, in line with their current service level of 6 times per season.
The County Council have currently programmed to commence the grass cutting... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 12:20 by Clerk to the Council
Planning breach costs couple over £4,000
Two residents in Enderby have been ordered to pay over £2000 each after breaching planning regulations at their home.
The case, dating back to October 2015, investigated unauthorised works at the home of Dr Reeta Herzallah and Mr Hamdi Almasri of Old Church Road, Enderby. The development included the conversion of their garage to habitable accommodation and the erection of fencing, preventing... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 09 Feb 2018 15:32 by Clerk to the Council
Council agrees refuse and recycling changes
Plans to move waste collections in the District of Blaby to alternate weekly have been approved by Councillors in response to a reduction of £745,000 of external funding.
Following the loss of £505,000 in recycling credits from Leicestershire County Council and £240,000 in a central government grant to run weekly recycling collections, Blaby District Council has spent a considerable... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 24 Jan 2018 14:02 by Clerk to the Council
New cop on the block for Hinckley and Blaby community
A new inspector has taken over as commander of policing across the Hinckley and Blaby Neighbourhood Policing Area (NPA).
Inspector Emma Maxwell brings 18 years' policing experience to the new role after joining Leicestershire Police back in 2000.
Emma will take up the position of commander from Inspector Dan Eveleigh who was in post for three years. She hopes to continue the strong partnership links... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 17 Jan 2018 12:42 by Clerk to the Council
Blaby Lottery to launch at Fosse Park
Tickets will soon be available for the Love Blaby Lottery, with Fosse Park the location for a special launch event for players to find out more!
With a £25,000 jackpot and a 1 in 50 chance of winning, Love Blaby Lottery has been set up by Blaby District Council to raise money for charities and good causes in Blaby district. Players will be able to choose which good cause benefits from the tickets... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 16 Jan 2018 11:24 by Clerk to the Council
Ernie White - In Memoriam
It is with great sadness that we inform you that our County Councillor and much respected resident of Stoney Stanton Mr Ernie White passed away peacefully at approximately 5.30pm on Tuesday 2nd January 2018. He will be sadly missed.
After a short illness, bravely fought, he died at home, surrounded by his family.
At this stage we have no other information to pass on in regard to the actual sending of... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 04 Jan 2018 13:07 by Clerk to the Council
New defibrillator's temporary home
A new defibrillator was delivered for the village on Friday 22nd December, for installation at Main Street Garage.
As the garage will be closed for the Christmas period, a decision has been made to temporarily locate it at Alexandra House.
If the worst should happen and anyone does need a defibrillator, while there is always the one at the entrance to Huncote Pavilion, you can access the new one from... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 19:48 by Clerk to the Council
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to all the parishioners of Huncote, and to your families, loved ones and friends.
Hope you all have a great day.
Posted: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 09:30 by Clerk to the Council
Local Plan consultation launches
A plan to shape housing and employment across the District of Blaby in the coming years is being consulted on with residents and local businesses.
The Delivery Development Plan Document (Delivery DPD) is the second part of Blaby District Council's overall Local Plan. The Local Plan is an important set of documents that help determine the outcome of planning applications.
The Delivery DPD includes sites... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 29 Nov 2017 15:43 by Clerk to the Council
£5,000 fine for untidy land in Whetstone
A land owner has been ordered to pay £4,950.38 and issued a Remedial Order by Leicester Magistrates' Court following non-compliance with a Community Protection Notice.
Peter Thomas of New Bridge Road, Glen Parva was first issued with a Community Protection Warning by Blaby District Council back in May 2016, following complaints of his untidy land off Enderby Road (known as Bulls Hit Farm.)
The... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 28 Nov 2017 15:29 by Clerk to the Council
