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BDC - Air quality improvements
NEWS RELEASE
Air quality improvements
Four traffic corridors in the District will lose their 'pollution hot spot' status after showing consistent improvements in air quality.
Like all local authorities Blaby District Council has a duty to measure air quality in its area and submit annual reports to the Government.
If pollution is above target levels, then an Air Quality Monitoring Area (AQMA) must be declared.... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 28 Nov 2024
BDC - Future of open spaces preserved
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Future of open spaces preserved
Two popular parks and a collection of village allotments are to be sold for a £1 each to local Parish Councils, safeguarding their future as open spaces.
At the Full Council meeting on Tuesday 19 November, members of Blaby District Council agreed to the transfer of Southey Close recreation ground and Jubilee Park to Enderby Parish Council. They also approved... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 26 Nov 2024
Local Go Travel survey
LocalGO launches New Lubbesthorpe's 2024 Resident Travel Survey!
Lubbesthorpe Parish Council is pleased to announce that LocalGO (www.localgo.co.uk/newlubbesthorpe) has launched their annual travel survey for New Lubbesthorpe residents. This survey aims to gather crucial feedback on local transport options, with a focus on sustainable choices such as the Novus services, Enterprise car club, cycling,... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 22 Nov 2024
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
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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
