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BDC - Council plans for food waste collections
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Council plans for food waste collections
Blaby District Council is set to introduce food waste collections as part of a national initiative aimed at stopping food waste heading to landfill and tackling waste and climate change.
The scheme is scheduled to start by 1 April 2026, in line with Government legislation requiring separate weekly collections of household food waste.
The food waste will... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 20 Nov 2024
BDC NEWS RELEASE Name our EVs competition launches
NEWS RELEASE
Name our EVs competition launches
We're looking for sparky names to suit our two new electric vehicles and we're asking youngsters across the District to send us their suggestions.
A competition launches on Friday 8 November, open to school-age children, with youngsters invited to submit two entries, one name for our street sweeper and one for our converted bin lorry.
The chosen names will... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 11 Nov 2024
E-bike training courses
I am reaching out to share our exciting e-bike training courses for residents across Leicestershire (not for Leicester City residents). We have been running these courses since 2021, and as e-bikes grow in popularity for commuting and local travel, we're committed to promoting safe and confident riding skills across our communities which is why we continue our e-bike training courses. Plus, anyone... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 11 Nov 2024
Muddy Roads - information from Leicestershire County Council
Muddy roads
Farming work is an important part of our rural economy in Leicestershire, but ongoing poor weather conditions can make it difficult for farmers to avoid leaving trails of mud on roads throughout the autumn and winter months.
Muddy roads can be difficult for road users, and we want to reassure you that the National Farmers' Union regularly provides advice on this issue to farmers directly.... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 11 Nov 2024
OPCC Leicestershire newsletter, October 2024
OPCC Leicestershire newsletter, October 2024
Posted: Thu, 31 Oct 2024
Medieval Re-enactment. Saturday 19 October. 11-2pm.
On Saturday 19th October The Land Trust are organising a medieval re-enactment. This will be in the area around Pond 1 (corner of Tay Road and Tweed Street.
Posted: Wed, 18 Sep 2024
Decision delayed on rail freight hub
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Decision delayed on rail freight hub
The Secretary of State for Transport has said she is "minded to refuse consent" for the 662-acre Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange (HNRFI) - but needs further information before making a final decision.
Secretary of State, MP Louise Haigh, was due to give her verdict on the controversial scheme by Tuesday 10 September. This followed a review and... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 12 Sep 2024
Councillor Vacancy
Could this be you?
Would you like to make a difference to Lubbesthorpe?
Then become a Parish Councillor.
There is currently 1 vacancy on Lubbesthorpe Parish Council. If you would like to ask any questions or get anymore information them please contact the Clerk at
clerk@lubbesthorpeparish.gov.uk
Posted: Wed, 4 Sep 2024
BDC - Clean, green sweeping machine hits the streets
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Clean, green sweeping machine hits the streets
A new, electric street sweeper is cleaning up Blaby District after the Council received £573,701 to help improve air quality under the banner of Let's Go Electric.
The money came through the Government's Air Quality Grant funding last year. Part of it has gone towards the first electric sweeper. The rest will be spent on an electric conversion... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 17 Aug 2024
ROAD CLOSURES - M1 junction 21 to M69 junction 1
NOTIFICATION OF WEEKEND CLOSURES FOR ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE WORKS
M69 Southbound - M1 junction 21 to M69 junction 1
I'm writing to inform you of some weekend closures for essential maintenance as part of the ongoing improvements on the M69 southbound - M1 junction 21 to M69 junction 1 (A5).
These will take place on the following dates:
• 8pm on Friday 16 August to 6am on Monday 19 August
• 8pm... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 12 Aug 2024
