A peer education scheme designed to make young people understand the dangers of knife crime is proving successful. e2 Training, based in Beaumont Leys, has run the scheme thanks to funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), in liaison with Leicestershire Police since November last year. It is working with a range of young…
Growth Plan to Guide Future Growth
Blaby District Council’s Growth Plan, which commits to six key non-negotiable principles for future development, has been approved by Councillors. The eight-page Growth Plan, adopted at an Extraordinary Council meeting in February, will sit with the newly approved Local Plan and the Leicester & Leicestershire Strategic Growth Plan. It sets out the Council’s ambition for…
Running start for Beat the Street in Blaby District!
Beat the Street – Blaby District’s giant walking and cycling initiative – is off to a running start with residents travelling more than the distance between Blaby District and New Zealand within the first few days of the game. More than 8,000 people have walked and cycled 13,000 miles in just five days for Beat…
Free Wi-Fi for Blaby Town Centre
Free Wi-Fi is coming to Blaby Town Centre for businesses, shoppers and visitors. The installation of Wi-Fi will see visitors to Blaby Town Centre able to save on their mobile data charges, and learn about the latest events and offers from local businesses. The new service will be ready in the spring. Research from Loughborough…
Apprentices enhancing Council services
National Apprenticeships Week is being celebrated by Blaby District Council by highlighting the incredible contribution they make to the organisation. National Apprenticeship Week 2019 began on 4th March and runs to 8th March. The annual celebration of apprenticeships aims to bring the whole apprenticeship community together to celebrate the impact of apprenticeships on individuals, employers…