South Leicestershire MP, Alberto Costa has written to the Secretary of Justice, The Rt. Hon David Gauke MP, to seek assurances over new Parole Board rules in relation to the case of convicted child-killer Colin Pitchfork, who this week will again be eligible to apply for release on parole. Pitchfork, who was jailed in 1988…
The Royal Legacy on Mill Lane, Enderby
To many local residents the recreation ground on Mill Lane is known variously as ‘Mill Lane Playing Field’, ‘Mill Lane Recreation Ground’ or ‘Enderby Park’. In fact, its correct title is “King George V Field” and the name gives a clue about how safeguards are in place to preserve that ‘public open space’ against encroachment…
Enderby Band welcomes new solo trombone signing
Enderby Band have reported their pleasure in welcoming Daniel Thompson to the Solo Trombone seat. An article on the Band’s website says that Daniel, who started playing the Trombone with the Salvation Army at the age of 7, seven years later becoming a member of the Territorial Youth Band (the Salvation Army’s equivalent of the…
New Lubbesthorpe will benefit from ‘sustainable travel scheme’
Arriva is set to introduce its ‘demand responsive’ ride-sharing service to the residents of New Lubbesthorpe from 29th April 2019. The innovative service, named ‘ArrivaClick’ is a digitalised Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) service, providing a sustainable transport option. The service will be delivered as a result of a partnership between Arriva and New Lubbesthorpe landowners,…
Enderby Parish Council’s “Spring Clean” seeks volunteers
Enderby Parish Council have joined in with the spirit of the ‘Great British Spring Clean’ and organised a litter-picking event for Saturday April 27th. Councillors are looking for residents to join them in a litter-picking operation that will cover a number of roads and jitties. The event is a partnership between Enderby Parish Council, Blaby…