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Important information for postal voters ahead of Leicestershire County Council election
Are you planning to vote by post in the Leicestershire County Council election?
The rules may have changed since you last voted by post. You can no longer post your vote into the letter box at the Council's offices.
You must either post your vote in a Royal Mail letter box in the pre-paid envelope provided or by handing it to an authorised officer at the Council's offices or a polling station on polling...
Posted: Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:49 by Teresa Willson
North, City, South - the case for three unitary councils
Message from Cllr Jewel Miah, Leader of Charnwood Borough Council
Dear Town and Parish Councils,
As you know, Charnwood Borough Council has been working with the six other district and borough councils in Leicestershire and Rutland County Council to develop a plan for local government reorganisation.
I wanted to let you know that we have today submitted our 'North, City, South' interim plan to Government....
Posted: Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:09 by Rachel Barlow-Skinner
Plans Committee meeting livestreamed on YouTube at 5pm
The next Plans Committee meeting takes place from 5pm this evening (Thursday 17 April) and will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel.
The agenda and all related reports and documents for the meeting can be found here.
The links to the livestream can be found below and will begin shortly before the meeting begins. You can set a reminder for the meeting by clicking the 'Notify me' button in the bottom...
Posted: Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:04 by Teresa Willson
Update on neighbourhood policing in Syston, Thurmaston and surrounding villages.
What have the neighbourhood team been doing?
- High Visibility/Reassurance Patrols – in our 'hot spot' areas
- On 09/04, PCSO 6024 conducted a beat engagement at the Town hall square in Syston and PCSO 6098 conducted her monthly beat engagement at East Goscote library, where a concern of dangerous driving was raised and will be followed up by the beat team.
- On 10/04, PCSO 6098 also conducted a beat...
Posted: Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:22 by Teresa Willson
Residents invited to share views at Charnwood Design Code drop-in sessions
Charnwood Borough Council is inviting residents, businesses, and community members to attend upcoming drop-in sessions to have their say on the future design of buildings, streets, and public spaces across the borough.
The sessions are part of the Council's work on a new Design Code, which will set out clear and consistent expectations for new developments, helping to deliver high-quality, attractive,...
Posted: Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:45 by Teresa Willson
Weekly Update
Here is an update on neighbourhood policing in Syston, Thurmaston and surrounding villages.
What have the neighbourhood team been doing?
- High Visibility/Reassurance Patrols – in our 'hot spot' areas
- On 01/04/25 PC 196 conducted high visibility patrols around Thurmaston retail park due to a car cruise taking place later on in the evening.
- The beat team have been conducting foot patrols last week around...
Posted: Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:42 by Teresa Willson
Flooding drop-in events coming to Syston and Loughborough this week
Flooding drop-in events are taking place in Syston and Loughborough this week.
The events are being held at Syston Town Hall on Wednesday, 9 April, and Loughborough Town Hall on Thursday, 10 April, both running from 2pm to 6pm.
They are being aimed at businesses and residents affected by flooding in January but all members of the public are welcome to attend.
The events have been organised by Leicestershire...
Posted: Wed, 9 Apr 2025 09:33 by Teresa Willson
Seven Trent Water - Melton Road Works
Seven Trent Water recently carried out water main work in Melton Road as part of an upgrade on the water network, a new section of water main has been installed and they will return week commencing 7th April 2025 for approximately five days to complete the final connections. To allow completion of the work safely and quickly, there will be two-way traffic lights in place and the bus stop within the...
Posted: Wed, 2 Apr 2025 11:24 by Rachel Barlow-Skinner
Join Active Charnwood's countryside walks this April!🌞
You can now book your FREE place on any of our four guided walks this April. Explore rolling hills, ancient woodland, nature reserves, rivers and footpaths! All walks are led by trained walk leader volunteers who will make you feel welcome and supported.
Walks in April include:
- Thursday 3 April: Loughborough to Shepshed Circular (Previously listed as Hathern to Sutton Bonington but altered due to closures...
Posted: Wed, 2 Apr 2025 10:06 by Teresa Willson
New Seated Mobility Class in Syston
Active Charnwood have introduced a new seated strength and mobility class for residents in and around Syston. It is vital for adults to continue to maintain their strength and mobility throughout life as thirty percent of people aged 65 years and over will fall at least once a year. For those aged 80 years and over, it is 50%. A fall will often cause an older person to enter a downward spiral from...
Posted: Wed, 2 Apr 2025 10:03 by Teresa Willson
