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Results of a survey of Leicestershire's roads, transport and waste services show high levels of customer satisfaction for the third year running.
This year’s survey was conducted in March by market research company Ipsos MORI and consisted of telephone interviews with 1,000 County residents.
Of the 34 measures involving the County Council's highways, transport and waste services, 15 remain at the same level as last year while a further 14 have improved.
There is a boost in the number of people pleased with public transport, including bus frequency and the condition of bus stops, street lighting and winter salting.
Satisfaction with the road network itself is higher than 2007 with road markings scoring a particularly high 86%.
Figures for the County’s Recycling and Household Waste Sites are also higher, especially for site opening hours, recycling facilities and staff helpfulness.
Dr Kevin Feltham, Cabinet Support Member for Highways, Transportation and Waste, said: “We are really pleased with the results of this year’s MORI survey which show that people appreciate the hard work of the County Council.
"There’s always room for improvement though and we are already working on developing the way we tell people about roadworks and how they are managed.”
The 2009 MORI survey will take place in February.
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Robbery at off licence | |
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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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Building up picture of Leicestershire's waste habits | |
 | A survey to find out what Leicestershire people throw away is continuing next week. The research started last November and will provide a better understanding of the types and amounts of materials being thrown away and how habits change over time.... 15 Apr 2008 Building up picture of Leicestershire's waste habits |
Boost for recycling in Bottesford | |
| Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 10 February 2009 Boost for recycling in Bottesford A Bottesford recycling facility is set to receive a facelift later this month. Residents will benefit from a new road surface and drainage system being put in at Bottesford Household Waste and Recycling Site.... 11 Feb 2009 Boost for recycling in Bottesford |
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| Multi-million pound plans to reduce the amount of Leicestershire waste that goes to landfill took a step forward today. ... 17 Sep 2008 Tackling waste in Leicestershire |
£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 |
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| 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 |
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| A survey to find out what Leicestershire people throw away is continuing next week. The research started last November and will provide a better understanding of the types and amounts of materials being thrown away and how habits change over time.... 15 Apr 2008 Building up picture of Leicestershire's waste habits |
Nappies | |
 | A nursery in Loughborough has pledged to stop using disposable nappies and switch over to real ones.... 21 Apr 2008 Nappies |
Congestion Plans | |
 | Leicestershire's ruling Cabinet is to decide whether to continue research into a congestion-busting project that could attract 3/4 billion of transport investment to the region.... 25 Apr 2008 Congestion Plans |
National survey on the road to better customer feedback | |
| A new nationwide public survey will compare Leicestershire's Highways and Transport services with others across the country.... 10 Jun 2008 National survey on the road to better customer feedback |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |