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The latest news from Hoby, Rotherby, Ragdale and Brooksby Parish Council.
12 exciting projects have been submitted for the Melton West Community Forum. Each of these projects have requested a share of the £10,000 allocated to the Community Forum.
You can view and comment on each proposal, offering suggestions for improvement. The information collated at this stage will help inform discussions at the Community Forum Budget Decision Night.
If you want to take part in the decision making on the night, you can book your place here. The Decision Night will take place on 28th May 2012, from 6-9pm.
Leicestershire County Council has made £10,000 available for community projects in the forum name area. Want a share? This is your voice, your choice!
You can participate throughout the process:
• Apply for funding for your community
Put a funding proposal (up to £5,000) forward by 8th May 2012 for a community project that will benefit the local area.
• View and comment on projects in the local area
From 9th May 2012, you can see what projects have been put forward for your local Forum area and provide comments and suggestions. More »
• Vote for your favourite projects
Book your place at the Community Forum Budget Decision Night on 29 May 2012, 6-9pm to discuss projects and vote for your favourites. (Booking starts on 9th May 2012. Limited spaces available) » Less
Melton West Community Forum Budgeting Workshop
Leicestershire County Council has made funds available to all 25 Community Forums in the county. The Melton West Community Forum had £10k available per year for local communities to invest in local improvements of their choice.
How did local communities get involved?
9 local groups and organisations requested a share of the £10,000 allocated to the Melton West Community Forum area, with projects ranging from village hall improvements to sporting equipment. By sending in project proposal forms prior to the workshop, other local residents and organisations were able to view & comment on submitted Project Proposals via the website, and make suggestions on how the projects could be further improved or developed. More »
The Melton West Community Forum Budget Workshop, took place on 21st November, where projects were discussed, and attendees were able to vote on their favourite projects.
For the results, please click on the title link or the link below.
For more information, please contact 0116 305 7034 » Less
Melton West Community Forum Budgeting Workshop
Leicestershire County Council has made funds available to all 25 Community Forums in the county.
The Melton West forum will have £10k available per year for local communities to invest in local improvements of their choice.
We are looking for projects that can be delivered between January and the end of June 2012.
How can local communities get involved?
If you have a bright idea on how £10,000 can improve your local area, you can put forward a project proposal via our website. For more information, please click here by 2nd November 2011. More »
From 3rd November you can check our website to view & comment on submitted Project Proposals and make suggestions on how the projects could be further improved or developed.
You can attend the Melton West Community Forum Budget Workshop, scheduled for 21st November (6.30-9pm, venue tbc), where you can hear from all projects, discuss some projects in more detail and vote for your favourite projects.
PLEASE NOTE: Workshop spaces are limited and booking is essential. Registration opens on 3rd November and will be on a first come, first served basis. You can register by clicking here or by calling 0116 305 7034.
Please pass these dates on and help us to promote this chance to invest in local projects of your choice.
For more information, please contact 0116 305 7034. » Less
We have had 9 exciting projects come in for the Melton West area and we want you to comment on these projects. (Please note these will not be counted towards the vote on the night).
So, get your thinking caps on, and let us know what you think. Please be polite and constructive in your feedback, but most of all, get involved - after all, it's your area. Please click on the link above and tell us what you think.
To show your support you are invited to come along, have a snack and vote for your favourite projects on the night. All you need to do is book a place by calling 0116 305 7034 or by clicking here to book online.
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the sudden death of our Borough Councillor, Nigel Angrave. He was well respected in the community, always ready to listen to our problems and react quickly when necessary. He will be greatly missed by everyone.
On 27 March 2011 all residential households in the United Kingdom will be taking part in a census. Since 1801 a day has been chosen every ten years for this purpose (except in 1941 during the war). The census provides an excellent source of information about the population. This enables central and local government, health authorities and many other organisations to identify need for housing, education, health and transport services for years to come.
Did you know that supermarkets use census statistics to work out the kind of foods they need to sell to keep local communities stocked up with their favourites? Water companies use the census data to plan the pipes for clean and wastewater – to make sure there’s enough for everyone. Fire brigades and the police use census data to help communities, putting fire alarms and crime prevention measures in specific areas. The benefits are far reaching. More »
The census statistics also feed into the allocation of funding for local authorities and play a major part in identifying need for local services in communities, so it is crucial the population estimate is as accurate as possible. When the questionnaire envelope comes through the door you’ll easily recognise it by the purple 2011 Census logo. Take care of it. If, like many people, you want to complete the questionnaire online, your individual internet code is on the front of the questionnaire.
The 2011 Census doesn’t want anyone to fall behind – so there is a wide range of help options available (such as language guidance booklets, large print format, Text Relay and census field staff on hand, as well as online help and telephone call centres).
More information about the 2011 Census can be found at: www.census.gov.uk
The dates for completion events in and around Melton Mowbray are;
22nd March 09.30 to 11.30 - Gloucester House, Melton
26th March 10.00 to 12.00 - Asfordby Village Hall, Asfordby
29th March 09.00 to 17.00 - Melton Mowbray Library
The telephone helpline is 0300 0201 101 » Less
I am writing to inform you of proposed carriageway resurfacing works on B676 Six Hills Lane, Ragdale which is programmed to commence on 16th. March for 3 days.
The works will affect the length of carriageway from the junction of Paudy Lane (for a distance of approximately 550 metres) in the direction towards the junction with the A6006, (ShobyCrossroads).
The road will be closed to through traffic for the duration of the works. The road closure will be in place 24 hours a day due to the nature of the works. During the closure the signed diversion route will be B676, A6006, A60, B676 and vice versa. More »
The anticipated programme of works:
Day 1 (Wednesday 16th) Scarify the existing carriageway and ramp off all necessary areas to allow access to properties.
NOTE : The existing surface will be in a temporary condition and we ask that you please take note of any advice given by site staff and proceed with caution at all times.
Day 2 (Thursday 17th) Install geotextile and commence resurfacing the carriageway from the eastern end of the scheme (Shobycrossroads end) to the middle of the private access road to the ‘Church’ area to allow access from this area.
Day 3 (Friday 18th) Continue the resurfacing to completion up to the Paudy Lane junction, thus allowing access from the private road towards the ‘Shoby Crossroads and hence follow the diversion route.
Access to all properties will be maintained during the works procedure using the diversion route. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and we will endeavour to keep
the disruption and delay to a minimum.
If you foresee any particular difficulties or require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Finally, may I take the opportunity to thank you in advance for your understanding and co-operation during the course of these works.
Mr S Danby
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The Parish Council has applied to Melton Borough Council to increase the Parish Precept to £8,000 from £7,400 for the financial year April 2011 to March 2012. The precept has not increased for many years, but the costs of insurance and electricity that constitute the major part of the Council’s expenditure have risen sharply over the past four years. In 2007 expenditure on non discretionary items accounted for just over 50% of expenditure; for this financial year it is predicted to be over 75% of expenditure and without this increase it would raise to over 80% for the forthcoming year. At the Parish Council meeting on 6th December the Council felt that this increase was necessary to enable it to meet its obligations and to continue funding Parish projects.
18 September - 3 October 2010
To co-incide with British Food Fortnight, the 4th Leicester and Leicestershire Food Fortnight is encouraging residents and visitors to taste, tour, enjoy and explore the wealth of locally produced food and drink on offer within Leicester and Leicestershire.
The fortnight culminates in the East Midlands Food and Drink Festival 2010 at Brooksby Hall on 2nd - 3rd October.
For more information about events in your area call Matthew Kempson on 0116 3056179 or please click here
A public meeting will be held in the Village Hall, Hoby on Thursday, 11th March at 7.30pm. This will give villagers the opportunity to learn the facts about this development and express their views. There will be representatives from Melton Borough Council Planning Department attending and the agent of the developer has also been invited.
It is with great sadness that the Parish Council learnt of the death of our Ragdale Councillor, Grazyna Whittaker on September 22nd after a long illness. Grazyna represented the interests of Ragdale for many years and will be missed by her colleagues. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.
Have you got ideas on how to make your local area an even better place to live? Perhaps you are involved in a project or activity that, with some further support, could help benefit many more in your local area.
If so, you may be interested in attending a special Area Forum workshop to share and discuss ideas and vote for your favourite.
On September 3rd 2009, the Melton West Community Forum will be holding a Dragons' Den-style workshop where residents and community groups can pitch suggestions. More »
The forum will have £20,000 available for projects benefiting the local area and people are invited to come forward with exciting ideas.
Following the workshop we will work with our partners to see how the selected ideas can best be delivered.
The money will be allocated in line with each forum's priorities:
- Improving access to services and facilities,
- Supportin and develoing young people
- Supporting the local economy
The meeting will be held at Ashby Folville Village Hall and start at 6pm, with a light finger buffet available from 5.30pm.
To attend this FREE meeting, (please note earlier start time), you will need to register for a place because the number of places is limited.
To register for a place click here
For further information please contact Richard Downing on 0116 3055823 (or email richard.downing@leics.gov.uk) or Paul Goodman on 0116 3058015 (or email paul.goodman@leics.gov.uk) » Less
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If you're fed up with throwing away leftover festive food why not buy a hugely discounted green cone food digester this Christmas? Leicester County Council is currently offering these digesters for £14.95 instead of £29.95. Offer ends 31st December. Visit www.greencone.com or phone 0800 019 2061 (mon - Thurs 9am - 5pm; Frid 9am - 4pm) to place an order.
