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Chief Executive's
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.
At the most recent forums, people heard from local councils, Leicestershire Police, NHS Leicestershire County and Rutland and others about transport, housing, jobs, loan sharks, roads, community health plus much more and had the opportunity to use voting handsets.
The 27 forums in Leicestershire also give residents the chance to learn about bigger issues affecting their areas, get answers to queries in a 'Question Time' slot and influence local decision-making.
The next set of meetings starts on 26th January and people are encouraged to go along and get involved - dates are below.
In Charnwood, they are called Area Forums and in Harborough, they are known as 'Have your say' meetings.
David Parsons, County Council Leader, said: "Community Forums are an excellent way for residents to find out what is happening on their doorstep. Everyone is welcome to attend their local forum and contribute to the debate."
For more information, please call 0116 305 7581 or go to www.leicestershireforums.org
Notes:
Community Forums are part of a county-wide initiative involving Leicestershire County Council, District and Borough Councils, NHS Leicestershire County and Rutland, Leicestershire Police and Leicestershire Together partners.
21There are 27 forums across Leicestershire which bring together elected representatives across all tiers of local government - County, District and Borough and Parish, together with a range of other community representatives
Although they do not have formal decision-making powers, forums are important bodies of influence - there is a 'duty to respond' to actions recommended.
Community Forums in Blaby
Blaby South - Tuesday, 27th January & Monday, 30th March
Blaby North - Monday, 2nd February & Tuesday, 24th March
Blaby Central - Thursday, 12th February
Area Forums in Charnwood
Shepshed, Hathern & Dishley - Monday, 26th January
Loughborough East - Wednesday, 4th February
Quorn, Barrow, Sileby & The Wolds - Monday, 9th February
Loughborough North West - Tuesday, 17th February
Loughborough South West - Tuesday, 24th February
Bradgate, Rothley and Mountsorrel - Thursday, 5th March
Syston, Thurmaston & Wreake Villages - TBC
‘Have your say’ meetings in Harborough
Market Harborough - Monday, 2nd March
Lutterworth - Wednesday, 11th March
Broughton Astley & Rural West - Tuesday, 24th March
Rural East - Tuesday, 31st March
Mid Rural - Wednesday, 1st April
Community Forums in Hinckley and Bosworth
Hinckley Area - Thursday, 5th February
Markfield, Ratby & Groby - Thursday, 12th March
Bosworth - Thursday, 26th March
Community Forums in Melton
Belvoir - TBC
Melton West & Parishes - TBC
Melton Mowbray - TBC
Community Forums in North West Leicestershire
Ashby Area - Monday, 23rd February
Coalville - Monday, 9th March
Valley - Monday, 16th March
Community Forums in Oadby and Wigston
Wigston - Tuesday, 3rd March
Oadby - Wednesday, 4th March
South Wigston - Wednesday, 25th March
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![]() | 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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![]() | Chief Executive's 25 November 2008 Hear about project to tackle speeding A project designed to help curb speeding drivers is the focus of a meeting in Kirby Bellars next week. At Melton West Area Forum, people can hear about the Community Speed Watch initiative and how they can get involved.... 02 Jan 2009 Hear about project to tackle speeding |
Hear about project to tackle speeding | |
![]() | Chief Executive's 25 November 2008 Hear about project to tackle speeding A project designed to help curb speeding drivers is the focus of a meeting in Kirby Bellars next week. At Melton West Area Forum, people can hear about the Community Speed Watch initiative and how they can get involved.... 31 Dec 2008 Hear about project to tackle speeding |
Chance to pick up latest on lorries | |
![]() | Chief Executive's 17 March 2009 Chance to pick up latest on lorries Melton villagers keen to know more about lorries in the west of the borough are urged to go along to a meeting next week. At Melton West Community Forum next Thursday, residents can find out what is being to done to tackle HGVs in the area.... 18 Mar 2009 Chance to pick up latest on lorries |
Learn how to avoid loan sharks | |
![]() | Chief Executive's 18 November 2008 Learn how to avoid loan sharks People in Melton can pick up advice on dealing with loan sharks next week. At the Melton Town Community Forum, residents can find out what help is available and hear from Illegal Money Lending Unit, Clockwise Credit Union and Citizens Advice Bureau.... 02 Jan 2009 Learn how to avoid loan sharks |
Learn how to avoid loan sharks | |
![]() | Chief Executive's 18 November 2008 Learn how to avoid loan sharks People in Melton can pick up advice on dealing with loan sharks next week. At the Melton Town Community Forum, residents can find out what help is available and hear from Illegal Money Lending Unit, Clockwise Credit Union and Citizens Advice Bureau.... 31 Dec 2008 Learn how to avoid loan sharks |
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Funding secured for Fairmead Childrens/ Community Centre | |
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![]() | Melton Borough Council has secured 120K of funding from Leicestershire County Council to invest in a Children?s/Community Centre on the Fairmead Estat... 15 Apr 2008 Funding secured for Fairmead Childrens/ Community Centre |
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 |
Second 'no cold calling' zone launches in the Borough of Melton | |
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National survey on the road to better customer feedback | |
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Belgrave and Rushey Mead residents invited to police surgeries | |
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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 |
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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 |







