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Carbon Literacy Courses for Leicestershire Residents
Leicestershire Residents Invites to Carbon Literacy Courses
A local community group is inviting Leicestershire residents to engage in a days' worth of learning about the climate crisis and the ways in which individuals and communities can tackle it, having received a grant from Leicestershire Council.
Transition Loughborough has received a SHIRE Environment Grant from Leicestershire County Council to... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:15 by Hannah Shaw
CANCELLED Parish Council Meeting 13th April 2021
Please be advised, due to the Period of National Mourning for His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, this evening's Parish Council meeting has been postponed to the later date of Tuesday 27th April 2021 at 7.30pm, in accordance with Section 243 of the Local Government Act 1972.
Please note the later start time of 7.30pm.
Posted: Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:56 by Hannah Shaw
H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh
The Chairman, Councillors and Officer of Newtown Linford Parish Council are deeply saddened at the news of the death of His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this time.
The Buckingham Palace E-Book of Condolence can be found via the following link www.royal.gov.uk or the Lord Lieutenancy E-Book of Condolence link is www.leicestershire.gov.uk/lieutenancy... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:33 by Hannah Shaw
Traffic Management Scheme 2021
With reference to the proposed waiting restrictions in Newtown Linford and roads surrounding the three Bradgate Park entrances, proposals have now been approved with some changes.The attached plans show the restrictions to be implemented.There is a significant amount of lining work scheduled over a number of days, including refreshing existing lining and these works commenced today, 23/03/21.
Posted: Tue, 23 Mar 2021 20:00 by Hannah Shaw
£10,000 National Lottery funding for Bob Bown Memorial Field Play Park Improvements
Newtown Linford Parish Council are delighted to announce, our Bob Bown Memorial Field Play Park Improvements project has successfully bid for £10,000 funding from the National Lottery Community Fund – Awards for All.
The funding will see the installation of two new pieces of equipment; an all-encompassing modular play unit and a 2.4m basket swing. The funding will also pay for the removal... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:18 by Hannah Shaw
National Day of Reflection Statement, 23rd March 2021
Lockdown Anniversary Statement 2021
As we prepare to mark the one year anniversary since the Government first imposed a national coronavirus lockdown, we are reflective of how our community have pulled together during this time of crisis.
Following an appeal for volunteers in March 2020, a reassuring number of Newtown Linford residents, came forward to offer help and support to anyone affected by the... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:49 by Hannah Shaw
Statement from Parish Councillors regarding Traffic Management Consultations November 2020
From your Parish Councillors
By now we hope that the recent proposals for changes to parking restrictions are becoming well known. These proposals seek to address both parking problems within the village and the dangerous parking occurring in those roads surrounding Bradgate Park. The responses received to last years questionnaire (distributed to every residence in the Parish) confirmed the degree of... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 11:52 by Hannah Shaw
Proposed Traffic Regulation Orders for Newtown Linford and Bradgate Park Area
For anyone who has not received direct communication, Traffic Management Consultations for proposed Traffic Regulation Orders in Newtown Linford and the surrounding area, are now live on the Leicestershire County Council website.
The proposed measures are aimed at increased amenity and to improve safety in and around the village and Bradgate Park.
All details, including consultation response forms, can... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 15:16 by Hannah Shaw
Bob Bown Play Park now OPEN!
The Bob Bown Play Park has now reopened.
Please familiarise yourself with our Guidance for Safe Use as advised by the Government. Signage has been displayed around the park.
Please note, park users will need to provide their own hand sanitiser.
Our sincere thanks go to Billy Rigg for designing our fantastic new play park signage.
Stay safe in your own space and enjoy!
Posted: Thu, 30 Jul 2020 10:44 by Hannah Shaw
Community Action Response - Covid:19 Update
An update for all residents on the Community Action Response - Covid:19
Posted: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 19:01 by Hannah Shaw
