MP for South Leicestershire, Alberto Costa, has given his backing to new proposals set out by the Government to create a new law in order to tackle unauthorised traveller encampments. In plans announced by the Home Secretary yesterday, a new offence will be created of ‘residing in a vehicle on land without consent’, and legislation…
Electric vehicle charging points to be installed in Blaby and Narborough car parks
Work to install 24 Electric vehicle (EV) charging points in Blaby District Council owned car parks is underway. The council-owned car parks in Narborough and Blaby will share the 12 7kwh twin chargers, with the project funded by £77,000 from the Office of Zero Emission Vehicles. In Blaby, Johns Court and Enderby Road car park…
Litter picking heroes offered support
Leicestershire County Council is supporting local litter picking groups – often called wombles – by pledging to help them access the equipment they need. Across Leicestershire, there are hundreds of groups who collect litter from Leicestershire streets, parks, verges and other public spaces. Now, practical support is being offered through a new fund which will…
MP calls for tougher pet theft sentences
MP for South Leicestershire, Alberto Costa, has written to the Home Secretary, the Rt. Hon Priti Patel, to call for tougher sentences for those convicted of pet theft. The MP’s request to the Minister comes amid a reported 250% increase in pet thefts across the country as demand for dogs has risen during the…
Co-op supports Helipads for Hospitals charity as Big Red Bin is delivered to ‘top coop’ in Enderby
On 16th February 2021 Helipads for Hospitals delivered a Big Red Bin to the ‘top coop’ in Enderby. The money for the bin was raised by three local Co-op stores joining together and applying for Co-op’s Community Donation Policy – it has been a joint collaboration between the Co-op Member Pioneer in Enderby, the Enderby Store…