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A new free Tree Scheme for farmers and rural landowners has been launched as part of Leicestershire County Council’s tree planting initiative. The scheme is aimed at replacing lost trees in rural areas of the county.
Since the early 1980s, the county has lost over 50% of its single landscape trees from rural areas. This is largely due to the ravages of Dutch Elm Disease and other disorders, such as Ash Decline, in the 1980s. More recently disorders such as Chestnut Bleeding Canker and Oak Decline are adding to this loss.
In addition to increasing its own planting programme on road verges, the County Council will be providing trees for farmers and landowners to plant in hedgerows, field boundaries, field corners and in parkland areas. Sites adjacent to, and visible from, main road corridors will be preferred but any site on rural land, which is visible to the public, will be considered. The scheme does not cover private gardens or the National Forest area where a range of tree planting grants are available from the National Forest Company.
The initiative will be a partnership arrangement where the County Council supplies the trees and planting materials and the landowner does the planting and subsequent aftercare.
County Council Leader, David Parsons said 'Trees make a huge contribution to our environment and the Free Tree scheme demonstrates the County Council’s commitment to safeguarding and enhancing the County's landscapes'
Farmers and rural landowners interested in applying for Free Trees should contact the Forestry Office at County Hall on 0116 3056922.
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Robbery at off licence | |
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 | Robbery at off licence Police are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at an off licence. The incident happened at around 3.... 19 Jun 2009 Robbery at off licence |
Austin powers into town to open new children's centre | |
 | 16 June 2009 Austin powers into town to open new children's centre Rugby legend Austin Healey is getting ready to waltz into Melton to open a new children s centre. The Leicester Tigers and England star, also famed for his foxtrot after an appearance on last year s Strictly Come Dancing TV show, will cut the ribbon at Fairmead Children s Centre, in Drummond Walk, on Thursday, June 25.... 18 Jun 2009 Austin powers into town to open new children's centre |
Appeal following assault in Melton | |
| Appeal following assault in Melton Police are appealing for witnesses following the report of an assault on a woman in Melton. The incident happened at around 12.... 17 Jun 2009 Appeal following assault in Melton |
Recycle week 2009 | |
| Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 16 June 2009 Recycle week 2009 An action packed week aimed at encouraging people to reduce the amount of waste they produce is to be held. Recycle Week, themed Let s waste less , runs from Monday, 22nd June to Sunday, 28th June.... 16 Jun 2009 Recycle week 2009 |
Farmers fined £14,000 for moving sheep illegally | |
| Community Services 16 June 2009 Farmers fined 14,000 for moving sheep illegally Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards Service has prosecuted two Leicestershire farmers for failing to comply with a prohibition notice previously issued to them about moving their sheep. Thomas Geoffrey Skinner and Joseph David Skinner trading as the Skinner Brothers of Hazeltongue Farm, Holwell, Leicestershire were each fined 7,000 plus costs of 187.... 16 Jun 2009 Farmers fined £14,000 for moving sheep illegally |
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Roman cemetery revealed in Enderby | |
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 | A small Roman rural cemetery containing six skeletons has been discovered at an archaeological dig in Enderby. ... 18 Sep 2008 Roman cemetery revealed in Enderby |
Community fund boosts local initiatives in Leicestershire | |
 | Six organisations across Leicestershire are celebrating after being awarded a total of 6828 from the East Midlands Airport Community Fund.... 11 Jul 2008 Community fund boosts local initiatives in Leicestershire |
Make forums a New Year's resolution | |
| Chief Executive's 31 December 2008 Make forums a New Year's resolution A new round of community forums kicks off next month and residents are being urged to make a New Year's resolution to take part. The meetings cover a huge range of topics and enable people to find out what is happening on their doorstep as well as give their views on issues important to them.... 06 Jan 2009 Make forums a New Year's resolution |
Latest Grant offers see last of fund | |
| Community Services 5 November 2008 Latest Grant offers see last of fund A village and a Melton park are set to benefit from more than 20,000 of grants, the last to be awarded from the Asfordby Mine Fund administered by Leicestershire County Council. Wooden gateway features are to be installed alongside the A607 at Kirby Bellars to emphasize the boundary of the settlement to try and make drivers more aware that they are entering a village environment.... 30 Dec 2008 Latest Grant offers see last of fund |
Melton Carnegie Museum | |
 | It has been announced this week that the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded 969,000 to Leicestershire County Council?s Environment and Heritage Services to develop the Melton Carnegie Museum.... 10 Apr 2008 Melton Carnegie Museum |
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£500,000 scheme to tackle flooding | |
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 | A 500,000 scheme to reduce flood risks in key parts of the county will be discussed by Leicestershire's ruling Cabinet... 02 Apr 2008 £500,000 scheme to tackle flooding |
£130 million waste disposal scheme discussed | |
 | A 130 million scheme to reduce waste and avoid multi-million pound penalties will take a step forward this month.... 02 Apr 2008 £130 million waste disposal scheme discussed |
Melton Carnegie Museum | |
| It has been announced this week that the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded 969,000 to Leicestershire County Council?s Environment and Heritage Services to develop the Melton Carnegie Museum.... 10 Apr 2008 Melton Carnegie Museum |
Genealogy Goes Digital | |
 | Digging into one s ancestral past can be both interesting and rewarding. You never know what you will unearth.... 22 Apr 2008 Genealogy Goes Digital |
Snakes Alive | |
 | I f you have a compost heap in your garden or allotment then take a closer look, as a survey is looking for your help in discovering our slippery friends.... 29 Apr 2008 Snakes Alive |
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Great Central Railway | |
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 | It will be a cavalcade of memories at the Great Central Railway this weekend (17th / 18th May) as a special gala event recreates the sights and sounds of four decades ago. Star of the show will be BR Standard 7, Oliver Cromwell which hauled Britain s last steam train back in 1968.... 14 May 2008 Great Central Railway |
Stop for the lollipop - it's the law | |
| Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 5 June 2009 Stop for the lollipop - it's the law Photo opportunity Drivers are being reminded that is it the law to stop for a school crossing patrol. New signs with the message Stop for the Lollipop, it s the law will go up around the county in the coming weeks.... 06 Jun 2009 Stop for the lollipop - it's the law |
Farmers fined £14,000 for moving sheep illegally | |
| Community Services 16 June 2009 Farmers fined 14,000 for moving sheep illegally Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards Service has prosecuted two Leicestershire farmers for failing to comply with a prohibition notice previously issued to them about moving their sheep. Thomas Geoffrey Skinner and Joseph David Skinner trading as the Skinner Brothers of Hazeltongue Farm, Holwell, Leicestershire were each fined 7,000 plus costs of 187.... 16 Jun 2009 Farmers fined £14,000 for moving sheep illegally |
Robbery at off licence | |
| Robbery at off licence Police are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at an off licence. The incident happened at around 3.... 19 Jun 2009 Robbery at off licence |
Austin powers into town to open new children's centre | |
| 16 June 2009 Austin powers into town to open new children's centre Rugby legend Austin Healey is getting ready to waltz into Melton to open a new children s centre. The Leicester Tigers and England star, also famed for his foxtrot after an appearance on last year s Strictly Come Dancing TV show, will cut the ribbon at Fairmead Children s Centre, in Drummond Walk, on Thursday, June 25.... 18 Jun 2009 Austin powers into town to open new children's centre |
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Great Central Railway | |
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| It will be a cavalcade of memories at the Great Central Railway this weekend (17th / 18th May) as a special gala event recreates the sights and sounds of four decades ago. Star of the show will be BR Standard 7, Oliver Cromwell which hauled Britain s last steam train back in 1968.... 14 May 2008 Great Central Railway |
Stop for the lollipop - it's the law | |
| Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 5 June 2009 Stop for the lollipop - it's the law Photo opportunity Drivers are being reminded that is it the law to stop for a school crossing patrol. New signs with the message Stop for the Lollipop, it s the law will go up around the county in the coming weeks.... 06 Jun 2009 Stop for the lollipop - it's the law |
Farmers fined £14,000 for moving sheep illegally | |
| Community Services 16 June 2009 Farmers fined 14,000 for moving sheep illegally Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards Service has prosecuted two Leicestershire farmers for failing to comply with a prohibition notice previously issued to them about moving their sheep. Thomas Geoffrey Skinner and Joseph David Skinner trading as the Skinner Brothers of Hazeltongue Farm, Holwell, Leicestershire were each fined 7,000 plus costs of 187.... 16 Jun 2009 Farmers fined £14,000 for moving sheep illegally |
Robbery at off licence | |
| Robbery at off licence Police are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at an off licence. The incident happened at around 3.... 19 Jun 2009 Robbery at off licence |
Austin powers into town to open new children's centre | |
| 16 June 2009 Austin powers into town to open new children's centre Rugby legend Austin Healey is getting ready to waltz into Melton to open a new children s centre. The Leicester Tigers and England star, also famed for his foxtrot after an appearance on last year s Strictly Come Dancing TV show, will cut the ribbon at Fairmead Children s Centre, in Drummond Walk, on Thursday, June 25.... 18 Jun 2009 Austin powers into town to open new children's centre |