If nothing else significant happens between now and December 31st, 2020 has been the strangest of years. The coronavirus pandemic has caused misery to many and seemingly looks set to be with us for some time. The job of protecting citizens is the government’s prime role and among its defensive measures the ‘lockdown’ strategy has…
Planning proposal comments submitted
Blaby District Council is urging the government to ensure any changes to the planning system are thoroughly scrutinised after submitting comments to its White Paper proposing planning changes. ‘White Paper – Planning for the Future’ is the Government’s biggest proposed change to the planning system in more than 70 years. Its suggested changes include introducing…
Shop safely online – “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” are nearly here
During ‘Lockdown’, Online Shopping fraud has increased and it is really important people know what to look out for and how to protect themselves from this type of crime especially in the run up to Christmas. Fraud Vulnerability Officer at Leicestershire Police, Rebecca Spilane, has published a timely message via Neighbourhood Alert explaining how online…
Huncote Leisure Centre to reopen
The reopening of Huncote Leisure Centre will take place on Sunday 01 November following approval by Councillors. Managed by Everyone Active, Huncote Leisure Centre was closed due to the coronavirus pandemic back in March. All Huncote members were given access to Enderby Leisure Centre’s facilities when it reopened in August. Everyone Active have continued their…
Car parking changes approved
Free parking for the first two hours across car parks in Blaby and Narborough have been approved by Blaby District Council. From Monday 02 November, Enderby Road and Johns Court car parks in Blaby, as well as Leicester Road car park in Narborough will be free for the first two hours. To reduce queues and…