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 »

A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is to be made for Gaulby Lane, Houghton on the Hill (see plan) to allow Severn Trent Water to facilitate a new water connection.

The TTRO will incorporate a temporary road closure.

The duration of the restriction is not anticipated to exceed a period of 3 days commencing on 6th January 2020.

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 »

Harborough District Council is offering residents the opportunity to save money on energy bills by collectively switching. The Council is working with a specialist company, iChoosr.

Information will be in the September Residents' Newsletter.

It is simple to sign up at https://www.harborough.gov.uk/switchandsave

Once residents have signed up, then iChoosr goes to the energy companies and sees who can offer... Read More »

Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order.

On the 3rd September 2019 for 2 days a road closure is required on:

Stretton Lane, Houghton on the Hill

Gaulby Lane, Stoughton

Mere Road, Little Stretton

The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order will be implemented for public safety for Leicestershire County Council to facilitate carriageway patching works.

During the... Read More »

A public rights of way closure is required on 24 June 2019 for 6 months.

The closure and proposed alternative route diversion are shown on the map and will be signposted on site.

The Order is being implemented for public safety for Steele & Bray Ltd to facilitate demolition of garages and construction of new houses.

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