Local authorities, including Parish Councils, have now been allowed to hold public meetings remotely by video or telephone under new powers introduced at the beginning of April. In a special measure brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, the Government has temporarily removed the legal requirement for local authorities to hold council and other public meetings…
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Keys to new Council Depot handed over
Blaby District Council has received the keys to its brand new depot in Whetstone following an eight-month build programme. Neighbourhood Services, made up of the Refuse and Recycling and Grounds Maintenance teams, will be making the short move to the modern, state-of-the-art facility over the coming weeks, with a grand opening in the autumn. After…
Breakfast Event to share ideas and boost local economy in Blaby District
Businesses in Blaby District are being invited to a free breakfast meeting next month to share ideas for boosting our local economy. The ‘Blaby District Means Business’ event will be held on Thursday 9th July in the Council Chamber, Blaby District Council, Desford Road, LE19 2EP. It is the seventh in a series of networking…
Blaby District Youth Council seeks to recruit new members at July recruitment event
A recruitment evening is being hosted for young people aged 11-19 to have their voices heard and to get involved with local democracy. Blaby District Youth Council, which has been running since 2003, is holding its recruitment event at the Council Chamber on Thursday 2 July from 4-6pm, Desford Road, Narborough, LE19 2EP. The interactive…
Police invite participation in joint online webchat.
The police in Blaby are inviting residents to take part in their next joint online webchat. Officers will be available online on Thursday September 25, between 6.30pm and 7.30pm along with their colleagues from the Blaby Community Safety Partnership to discuss local issues and answer any questions you have. Log on to www.leics.police.uk/blabywebchat to discuss…