A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) incorporating a temporary road closure is to be made for Main Street, Houghton on the Hill (see plan). This is to allow Western Power Distribution to undertake repairs to a low voltage feeder pillar.

The duration of the restriction is not anticipated to exceed 1 day commencing on 6 February 2020.

Tackling loneliness and social isolation is one of the biggest challenges we are facing in society at the moment. Many people across different sections of society experience loneliness or isolation at various times in their lives, and it's clear that loneliness can affect anyone, regardless of a person's age or the area they live in. We also know that feeling lonely can have quite a significant effect... Read More »

RNIB is one of the UK's leading sight loss charities.

By collecting used stamps to recycle you can help raise much-needed funds to help people living with sight loss. Every kilogram of used stamps collected raises £20, which could help someone feel more confident about living with sight loss, with personalised support on a topic like reading, technology or their eye condition from our expert Advice... Read More »

Work Live Leicestershire is a charity based in Hinckley which are currently delivering an exciting project which helps local people living in Leicestershire. This project finds people who are currently out of work, identifies any barriers facing them and then supports them on a 1-2-1 basis to help overcome each one. The project is FREE TO ACCESS to people living in Leicestershire over 18 who are not... Read More »

With the new online reporting system now active, members of the public are encouraged to visit the new force website www.leics.police.uk to find out more about things that are happening in your local community and to report crime and incidents directly online at a time that is convenient to you.

Here is the direct link to the reporting page:

https://www.leics.police.uk/report-online

Harborough District Council has commenced a Community Governance Review of the civil parishes of the Harborough District, the purpose of which is to consider if changes are needed to the parish arrangements within the District.

The Council is now conducting the first stage of the review process and is inviting residents and interested organisations to submit their views on existing arrangements together... Read More »

Leicestershire County Council will be launching the snow warden scheme again this season and is inviting Parish Councils to get involved in this scheme to help the community during the coming winter.

The snow warden scheme is primarily intended to provide local treatment of key footways during periods of prolonged snow and ice.

The pressure that severe winter conditions places on LCC resource means that... Read More »

Voluntary Action South Leicestershire is committed to improving lives in the neighbourhood and across Leicestershire.

Good Prospects of the continuation of the 747 Bus Service.

It is now confirmed that the subsidies provided by Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council to support the 747 Bus service will be continued until the end of June 2019. Even better news is that the usage of the bus service is increasing. This is the single most important change necessary to ensure the long-term viability of the... Read More »

National planning law states that housing developers should be required to pay towards the provision of long-term community facilities which the residents of their new dwellings will require. This covers all aspects of a resident's lifetime, play areas, schooling, healthcare, sport and recreation, community buildings, and even burial grounds. (Note the general services to the residents such as rubbish... Read More »