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Melton News for January 2009
Christmas at Leicestershire’s Museums | |
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![]() | Community Services 3 December 2008 Christmas at Leicestershire s Museums This December there is a fabulous range of activities for all to enjoy at the County s museums. At Donington Le Heath Manor House, near Coalville on 6 and 7 December, will be celebrating Christmas Past with traditional carols, music and mummers plays.... 31 Jan 2009 Christmas at Leicestershire’s Museums |
Dreaming of a green Christmas? | |
![]() | Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 2 December 2008 Dreaming of a green Christmas? - photo opportunity - Tips for a green Christmas and waste-free New Year are being given out at roadshows across Leicestershire. Experts will be on hand to give out advice on environmentally-friendly gifts and recycled wrapping, cards and tags.... 30 Jan 2009 Dreaming of a green Christmas? |
Crazy Christmas Crafts! | |
![]() | Community Services 4 December 2008 Crazy Christmas Crafts! On Saturday 13 December Melton Carnegie Museum will be Christmas crackers with activities for all the family to enjoy. The Christmas crafts on offer will be related to a favorite carol, such as We Three Kings, Little Donkey and O Little Town of Bethlehem.... 30 Jan 2009 Crazy Christmas Crafts! |
Leader goes back to school in Loughborough | |
![]() | 27 January 2009 Leader goes back to school in Loughborough Students in an area set to benefit from a multi-million pound school revamp will be meeting County Council Leader David Parsons this week. Loughborough and Quorn will be the first in line for 80million to refurbish and re-build schools if the government approves a bid for money from the County Council.... 30 Jan 2009 Leader goes back to school in Loughborough |
Day care centre opens in Melton | |
![]() | Adult Social Care Service 3 December 2008 Day care centre opens in Melton **photo opportunity, Monday, December 8** A revamped centre for older and disabled people in Melton is being officially opened this month. Gloucester House has had a major refurbishment and extension to improve services for the 400 people who use the centre every week.... 30 Jan 2009 Day care centre opens in Melton |
Christmas at Leicestershire’s Museums | |
![]() | Community Services 3 December 2008 Christmas at Leicestershire s Museums This December there is a fabulous range of activities for all to enjoy at the County s museums. At Donington Le Heath Manor House, near Coalville on 6 and 7 December, will be celebrating Christmas Past with traditional carols, music and mummers plays.... 29 Jan 2009 Christmas at Leicestershire’s Museums |
Dreaming of a green Christmas? | |
![]() | Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 2 December 2008 Dreaming of a green Christmas? - photo opportunity - Tips for a green Christmas and waste-free New Year are being given out at roadshows across Leicestershire. Experts will be on hand to give out advice on environmentally-friendly gifts and recycled wrapping, cards and tags.... 28 Jan 2009 Dreaming of a green Christmas? |
Dreaming of a green Christmas? | |
![]() | Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 2 December 2008 Dreaming of a green Christmas? - photo opportunity - Tips for a green Christmas and waste-free New Year are being given out at roadshows across Leicestershire. Experts will be on hand to give out advice on environmentally-friendly gifts and recycled wrapping, cards and tags.... 28 Jan 2009 Dreaming of a green Christmas? |
Crazy Christmas Crafts! | |
![]() | Community Services 4 December 2008 Crazy Christmas Crafts! On Saturday 13 December Melton Carnegie Museum will be Christmas crackers with activities for all the family to enjoy. The Christmas crafts on offer will be related to a favorite carol, such as We Three Kings, Little Donkey and O Little Town of Bethlehem.... 27 Jan 2009 Crazy Christmas Crafts! |
Crazy Christmas Crafts! | |
![]() | Community Services 4 December 2008 Crazy Christmas Crafts! On Saturday 13 December Melton Carnegie Museum will be Christmas crackers with activities for all the family to enjoy. The Christmas crafts on offer will be related to a favorite carol, such as We Three Kings, Little Donkey and O Little Town of Bethlehem.... 27 Jan 2009 Crazy Christmas Crafts! |
Day care centre opens in Melton | |
![]() | Adult Social Care Service 3 December 2008 Day care centre opens in Melton **photo opportunity, Monday, December 8** A revamped centre for older and disabled people in Melton is being officially opened this month. Gloucester House has had a major refurbishment and extension to improve services for the 400 people who use the centre every week.... 27 Jan 2009 Day care centre opens in Melton |
Officers name woman killed following fatal road traffic collision in Shangton | |
![]() | Officers name woman killed following fatal road traffic collision in Shangton Officers from Leicestershire Constabulary's Serious Collision Investigation Unit have named the woman who died following a fatal road traffic collision in Shangton. The incident happened at around 8.... 27 Jan 2009 Officers name woman killed following fatal road traffic collision in Shangton |
Day care centre opens in Melton | |
![]() | Adult Social Care Service 3 December 2008 Day care centre opens in Melton **photo opportunity, Monday, December 8** A revamped centre for older and disabled people in Melton is being officially opened this month. Gloucester House has had a major refurbishment and extension to improve services for the 400 people who use the centre every week.... 26 Jan 2009 Day care centre opens in Melton |
Christmas at Leicestershire’s Museums | |
![]() | Community Services 3 December 2008 Christmas at Leicestershire s Museums This December there is a fabulous range of activities for all to enjoy at the County s museums. At Donington Le Heath Manor House, near Coalville on 6 and 7 December, will be celebrating Christmas Past with traditional carols, music and mummers plays.... 26 Jan 2009 Christmas at Leicestershire’s Museums |
Christmas at Leicestershire’s Museums | |
![]() | Community Services 3 December 2008 Christmas at Leicestershire s Museums This December there is a fabulous range of activities for all to enjoy at the County s museums. At Donington Le Heath Manor House, near Coalville on 6 and 7 December, will be celebrating Christmas Past with traditional carols, music and mummers plays.... 26 Jan 2009 Christmas at Leicestershire’s Museums |
Dreaming of a green Christmas? | |
![]() | Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 2 December 2008 Dreaming of a green Christmas? - photo opportunity - Tips for a green Christmas and waste-free New Year are being given out at roadshows across Leicestershire. Experts will be on hand to give out advice on environmentally-friendly gifts and recycled wrapping, cards and tags.... 25 Jan 2009 Dreaming of a green Christmas? |
Dreaming of a green Christmas? | |
![]() | Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 2 December 2008 Dreaming of a green Christmas? - photo opportunity - Tips for a green Christmas and waste-free New Year are being given out at roadshows across Leicestershire. Experts will be on hand to give out advice on environmentally-friendly gifts and recycled wrapping, cards and tags.... 24 Jan 2009 Dreaming of a green Christmas? |
Burglary at hairdressers in Thurmaston | |
![]() | Burglary at hairdressers in Thurmaston Police officers are appealing for information after a burglary at a hairdressers in Thurmaston. The incident happened sometime between 1pm on Saturday January 10 and 8.... 23 Jan 2009 Burglary at hairdressers in Thurmaston |
Burglary at hairdressers in Thurmaston | |
![]() | Burglary at hairdressers in Thurmaston Police officers are appealing for information after a burglary at a hairdressers in Thurmaston. The incident happened sometime between 1pm on Saturday January 10 and 8.... 21 Jan 2009 Burglary at hairdressers in Thurmaston |
North Area officers pleased with results of domestic abuse campaign | |
![]() | North Area officers pleased with results of domestic abuse campaign Police officers who ran the North Area Domestic Abuse Enforcement Campaign across the Christmas period say they are pleased with the results. Sergeant Kev Wright, from Loughborough police station, said; "We set out to achieve three things; to increase reporting of domestic abuse, to reduce victimisation and to target high risk offenders and we achieved all of those things.... 21 Jan 2009 North Area officers pleased with results of domestic abuse campaign |
North Area officers pleased with results of domestic abuse campaign | |
![]() | North Area officers pleased with results of domestic abuse campaign Police officers who ran the North Area Domestic Abuse Enforcement Campaign across the Christmas period say they are pleased with the results. Sergeant Kev Wright, from Loughborough police station, said; "We set out to achieve three things; to increase reporting of domestic abuse, to reduce victimisation and to target high risk offenders and we achieved all of those things.... 21 Jan 2009 North Area officers pleased with results of domestic abuse campaign |
Family tree help for complete beginners | |
![]() | Community Services 19 January 2009 Family tree help for complete beginners Leicestershire County Council s libraries are running a series of events for family history novices to learn how to get started. The free events will be held across the county during February and March.... 20 Jan 2009 Family tree help for complete beginners |
Family tree help for complete beginners | |
![]() | Community Services 19 January 2009 Family tree help for complete beginners Leicestershire County Council s libraries are running a series of events for family history novices to learn how to get started. The free events will be held across the county during February and March.... 20 Jan 2009 Family tree help for complete beginners |
Fatal road traffic collision in Shangton | |
![]() | Fatal road traffic collision in Shangton Officers from Leicestershire Constabulary's road policing unit are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Shangton. The incident happened at around 8.... 20 Jan 2009 Fatal road traffic collision in Shangton |
Crazy Christmas Crafts! | |
![]() | Community Services 4 December 2008 Crazy Christmas Crafts! On Saturday 13 December Melton Carnegie Museum will be Christmas crackers with activities for all the family to enjoy. The Christmas crafts on offer will be related to a favorite carol, such as We Three Kings, Little Donkey and O Little Town of Bethlehem.... 20 Jan 2009 Crazy Christmas Crafts! |
Witnesses to altercation in Melton Mowbray | |
![]() | Witnesses to altercation in Melton Mowbray Police officers from Melton are appealing for witnesses following an altercation in the town on Christmas Eve. Offficers received a report at around 6.... 20 Jan 2009 Witnesses to altercation in Melton Mowbray |
Witnesses to altercation in Melton Mowbray | |
![]() | Witnesses to altercation in Melton Mowbray Police officers from Melton are appealing for witnesses following an altercation in the town on Christmas Eve. Offficers received a report at around 6.... 20 Jan 2009 Witnesses to altercation in Melton Mowbray |
Witness appeal for good Samaritan to come forward | |
![]() | Witness appeal for good Samaritan to come forward Officers from Melton Mowbray are trying to trace a good Samaritan who intervened in an assault. The incident happened at around 4am on Sunday, December 21 2008 in Stirling Road.... 20 Jan 2009 Witness appeal for good Samaritan to come forward |
Witness appeal for good Samaritan to come forward | |
![]() | Witness appeal for good Samaritan to come forward Officers from Melton Mowbray are trying to trace a good Samaritan who intervened in an assault. The incident happened at around 4am on Sunday, December 21 2008 in Stirling Road.... 19 Jan 2009 Witness appeal for good Samaritan to come forward |
Day care centre opens in Melton | |
![]() | Adult Social Care Service 3 December 2008 Day care centre opens in Melton **photo opportunity, Monday, December 8** A revamped centre for older and disabled people in Melton is being officially opened this month. Gloucester House has had a major refurbishment and extension to improve services for the 400 people who use the centre every week.... 19 Jan 2009 Day care centre opens in Melton |
Christmas at Leicestershire’s Museums | |
![]() | Community Services 3 December 2008 Christmas at Leicestershire s Museums This December there is a fabulous range of activities for all to enjoy at the County s museums. At Donington Le Heath Manor House, near Coalville on 6 and 7 December, will be celebrating Christmas Past with traditional carols, music and mummers plays.... 18 Jan 2009 Christmas at Leicestershire’s Museums |
Dreaming of a green Christmas? | |
![]() | Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 2 December 2008 Dreaming of a green Christmas? - photo opportunity - Tips for a green Christmas and waste-free New Year are being given out at roadshows across Leicestershire. Experts will be on hand to give out advice on environmentally-friendly gifts and recycled wrapping, cards and tags.... 17 Jan 2009 Dreaming of a green Christmas? |
Day care centre opens in Melton | |
![]() | Adult Social Care Service 3 December 2008 Day care centre opens in Melton **photo opportunity, Monday, December 8** A revamped centre for older and disabled people in Melton is being officially opened this month. Gloucester House has had a major refurbishment and extension to improve services for the 400 people who use the centre every week.... 16 Jan 2009 Day care centre opens in Melton |
Christmas at Leicestershire’s Museums | |
![]() | Community Services 3 December 2008 Christmas at Leicestershire s Museums This December there is a fabulous range of activities for all to enjoy at the County s museums. At Donington Le Heath Manor House, near Coalville on 6 and 7 December, will be celebrating Christmas Past with traditional carols, music and mummers plays.... 16 Jan 2009 Christmas at Leicestershire’s Museums |
Crazy Christmas Crafts! | |
![]() | Community Services 4 December 2008 Crazy Christmas Crafts! On Saturday 13 December Melton Carnegie Museum will be Christmas crackers with activities for all the family to enjoy. The Christmas crafts on offer will be related to a favorite carol, such as We Three Kings, Little Donkey and O Little Town of Bethlehem.... 15 Jan 2009 Crazy Christmas Crafts! |
Dreaming of a green Christmas? | |
![]() | Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 2 December 2008 Dreaming of a green Christmas? - photo opportunity - Tips for a green Christmas and waste-free New Year are being given out at roadshows across Leicestershire. Experts will be on hand to give out advice on environmentally-friendly gifts and recycled wrapping, cards and tags.... 15 Jan 2009 Dreaming of a green Christmas? |
Day care centre opens in Melton | |
![]() | Adult Social Care Service 3 December 2008 Day care centre opens in Melton **photo opportunity, Monday, December 8** A revamped centre for older and disabled people in Melton is being officially opened this month. Gloucester House has had a major refurbishment and extension to improve services for the 400 people who use the centre every week.... 14 Jan 2009 Day care centre opens in Melton |
Council supports county through downturn | |
![]() | Cabinet Office 13 January 2009 Council supports county through downturn A package of measures to support Leicestershire through the economic downturn has been unveiled by the County Council. Council leader David Parsons says his authority will do all it can to ease the downturn s impact on county people.... 14 Jan 2009 Council supports county through downturn |
Council supports county through downturn | |
![]() | Cabinet Office 13 January 2009 Council supports county through downturn A package of measures to support Leicestershire through the economic downturn has been unveiled by the County Council. Council leader David Parsons says his authority will do all it can to ease the downturn s impact on county people.... 14 Jan 2009 Council supports county through downturn |
Christmas at Leicestershire’s Museums | |
![]() | Community Services 3 December 2008 Christmas at Leicestershire s Museums This December there is a fabulous range of activities for all to enjoy at the County s museums. At Donington Le Heath Manor House, near Coalville on 6 and 7 December, will be celebrating Christmas Past with traditional carols, music and mummers plays.... 13 Jan 2009 Christmas at Leicestershire’s Museums |
Crazy Christmas Crafts! | |
![]() | Community Services 4 December 2008 Crazy Christmas Crafts! On Saturday 13 December Melton Carnegie Museum will be Christmas crackers with activities for all the family to enjoy. The Christmas crafts on offer will be related to a favorite carol, such as We Three Kings, Little Donkey and O Little Town of Bethlehem.... 12 Jan 2009 Crazy Christmas Crafts! |
Dreaming of a green Christmas? | |
![]() | Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 2 December 2008 Dreaming of a green Christmas? - photo opportunity - Tips for a green Christmas and waste-free New Year are being given out at roadshows across Leicestershire. Experts will be on hand to give out advice on environmentally-friendly gifts and recycled wrapping, cards and tags.... 12 Jan 2009 Dreaming of a green Christmas? |
Day care centre opens in Melton | |
![]() | Adult Social Care Service 3 December 2008 Day care centre opens in Melton **photo opportunity, Monday, December 8** A revamped centre for older and disabled people in Melton is being officially opened this month. Gloucester House has had a major refurbishment and extension to improve services for the 400 people who use the centre every week.... 12 Jan 2009 Day care centre opens in Melton |
Christmas at Leicestershire’s Museums | |
![]() | Community Services 3 December 2008 Christmas at Leicestershire s Museums This December there is a fabulous range of activities for all to enjoy at the County s museums. At Donington Le Heath Manor House, near Coalville on 6 and 7 December, will be celebrating Christmas Past with traditional carols, music and mummers plays.... 12 Jan 2009 Christmas at Leicestershire’s Museums |
Dreaming of a green Christmas? | |
![]() | Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 2 December 2008 Dreaming of a green Christmas? - photo opportunity - Tips for a green Christmas and waste-free New Year are being given out at roadshows across Leicestershire. Experts will be on hand to give out advice on environmentally-friendly gifts and recycled wrapping, cards and tags.... 11 Jan 2009 Dreaming of a green Christmas? |
Crazy Christmas Crafts! | |
![]() | Community Services 4 December 2008 Crazy Christmas Crafts! On Saturday 13 December Melton Carnegie Museum will be Christmas crackers with activities for all the family to enjoy. The Christmas crafts on offer will be related to a favorite carol, such as We Three Kings, Little Donkey and O Little Town of Bethlehem.... 09 Jan 2009 Crazy Christmas Crafts! |
Day care centre opens in Melton | |
![]() | Adult Social Care Service 3 December 2008 Day care centre opens in Melton **photo opportunity, Monday, December 8** A revamped centre for older and disabled people in Melton is being officially opened this month. Gloucester House has had a major refurbishment and extension to improve services for the 400 people who use the centre every week.... 09 Jan 2009 Day care centre opens in Melton |
Christmas at Leicestershire’s Museums | |
![]() | Community Services 3 December 2008 Christmas at Leicestershire s Museums This December there is a fabulous range of activities for all to enjoy at the County s museums. At Donington Le Heath Manor House, near Coalville on 6 and 7 December, will be celebrating Christmas Past with traditional carols, music and mummers plays.... 08 Jan 2009 Christmas at Leicestershire’s Museums |
Crazy Christmas Crafts! | |
![]() | Community Services 4 December 2008 Crazy Christmas Crafts! On Saturday 13 December Melton Carnegie Museum will be Christmas crackers with activities for all the family to enjoy. The Christmas crafts on offer will be related to a favorite carol, such as We Three Kings, Little Donkey and O Little Town of Bethlehem.... 08 Jan 2009 Crazy Christmas Crafts! |
Day care centre opens in Melton | |
![]() | Adult Social Care Service 3 December 2008 Day care centre opens in Melton **photo opportunity, Monday, December 8** A revamped centre for older and disabled people in Melton is being officially opened this month. Gloucester House has had a major refurbishment and extension to improve services for the 400 people who use the centre every week.... 08 Jan 2009 Day care centre opens in Melton |
Crazy Christmas Crafts! | |
![]() | Community Services 4 December 2008 Crazy Christmas Crafts! On Saturday 13 December Melton Carnegie Museum will be Christmas crackers with activities for all the family to enjoy. The Christmas crafts on offer will be related to a favorite carol, such as We Three Kings, Little Donkey and O Little Town of Bethlehem.... 08 Jan 2009 Crazy Christmas Crafts! |
Christmas at Leicestershire’s Museums | |
![]() | Community Services 3 December 2008 Christmas at Leicestershire s Museums This December there is a fabulous range of activities for all to enjoy at the County s museums. At Donington Le Heath Manor House, near Coalville on 6 and 7 December, will be celebrating Christmas Past with traditional carols, music and mummers plays.... 08 Jan 2009 Christmas at Leicestershire’s Museums |
Council budget proposals unveiled | |
![]() | Cabinet Office 6 January 2009 Council budget proposals unveiled A below-inflation Council Tax rise, a boost for services and major efficiency savings have been proposed by Leicestershire County Council. The County Council s draft budget proposes to increase the authority s share of Council Tax by 3.... 07 Jan 2009 Council budget proposals unveiled |
Dreaming of a green Christmas? | |
![]() | Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 2 December 2008 Dreaming of a green Christmas? - photo opportunity - Tips for a green Christmas and waste-free New Year are being given out at roadshows across Leicestershire. Experts will be on hand to give out advice on environmentally-friendly gifts and recycled wrapping, cards and tags.... 07 Jan 2009 Dreaming of a green Christmas? |
Dreaming of a green Christmas? | |
![]() | Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 2 December 2008 Dreaming of a green Christmas? - photo opportunity - Tips for a green Christmas and waste-free New Year are being given out at roadshows across Leicestershire. Experts will be on hand to give out advice on environmentally-friendly gifts and recycled wrapping, cards and tags.... 07 Jan 2009 Dreaming of a green Christmas? |
Council budget proposals unveiled | |
![]() | Cabinet Office 6 January 2009 Council budget proposals unveiled A below-inflation Council Tax rise, a boost for services and major efficiency savings have been proposed by Leicestershire County Council. The County Council s draft budget proposes to increase the authority s share of Council Tax by 3.... 06 Jan 2009 Council budget proposals unveiled |
Day care centre opens in Melton | |
![]() | Adult Social Care Service 3 December 2008 Day care centre opens in Melton **photo opportunity, Monday, December 8** A revamped centre for older and disabled people in Melton is being officially opened this month. Gloucester House has had a major refurbishment and extension to improve services for the 400 people who use the centre every week.... 06 Jan 2009 Day care centre opens in Melton |
Celebrations as building work starts at Melton Carnegie Museum | |
![]() | Community Services 12 December 2008 Celebrations as building work starts at Melton Carnegie Museum Photo Opportunity: Wednesday 17 December at 3. 00pm Melton Carnegie Museum A special ceremony will be taking place at Melton Carnegie Museum as building work begins on a project which is being supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) with a grant of 969,000.... 06 Jan 2009 Celebrations as building work starts at Melton Carnegie Museum |
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 |
Christmas at Leicestershire’s Museums | |
![]() | Community Services 3 December 2008 Christmas at Leicestershire s Museums This December there is a fabulous range of activities for all to enjoy at the County s museums. At Donington Le Heath Manor House, near Coalville on 6 and 7 December, will be celebrating Christmas Past with traditional carols, music and mummers plays.... 06 Jan 2009 Christmas at Leicestershire’s Museums |
Lucky winner of 'incredible' poster | |
![]() | Community Services 23 December 2008 Lucky winner of 'incredible' poster One lucky library user has won a signed copy of an Incredible Hulk poster. The competition, run by Leicestershire County Council s libraries, gave everyone who borrowed a copy of The Incredible Hulk DVD the chance to enter a free prize draw.... 05 Jan 2009 Lucky winner of 'incredible' poster |
Troll Bridge is new landmark for Melton | |
![]() | Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 17 December 2008 Troll Bridge is new landmark for Melton **photo opportunity Thursday, December 18** Melton school children have played their part in naming the town s latest landmark the Troll Bridge. The bridge over Scalford Brook forms part of a 250,000 scheme, funded by the sustainable transport charity Sustrans and Leicestershire County Council, to improve walking and cycling facilities in Melton Country Park.... 05 Jan 2009 Troll Bridge is new landmark for Melton |
Delight as outstanding schools praised | |
![]() | 20 November 2008 Delight as outstanding schools praised Leicestershire County Council s very best schools are identified and celebrated in the Annual Report of Her Majesty s Chief Inspector of Education, Children s Services and Skills. The Ofsted report for 2007/8 praises those establishments which have been inspected over the last year and judged outstanding .... 04 Jan 2009 Delight as outstanding schools praised |
Dreaming of a green Christmas? | |
![]() | Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 2 December 2008 Dreaming of a green Christmas? - photo opportunity - Tips for a green Christmas and waste-free New Year are being given out at roadshows across Leicestershire. Experts will be on hand to give out advice on environmentally-friendly gifts and recycled wrapping, cards and tags.... 04 Jan 2009 Dreaming of a green Christmas? |
5 million pound plans for Melton school set for go-ahead | |
![]() | 11 December 2008 5 million pound plans for Melton school set for go-ahead Exciting 5million plans to extend Long Field School in Melton Mowbray are set to be given the green light. The new development would include: A brand new state-of-the-art sports hall with changing rooms and a viewing area A dedicated Year 7 base with up-to-date classrooms that would have flexible walls which can be moved to suit different activities.... 04 Jan 2009 5 million pound plans for Melton school set for go-ahead |
Long Field building plans given the green light | |
![]() | 18 December 2008 Long Field building plans given the green light Exciting 5 million plans to extend Long Field School in Melton Mowbray have been given the go-ahead. Planning permission was granted by the County Council s Development Control and Regulatory Board today (Thursday, December 18th).... 03 Jan 2009 Long Field building plans given the green light |
Beat the crunch with bus vouchers | |
![]() | Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 24 November 2008 Beat the crunch with bus vouchers Bus users can save money during December with discounted travel vouchers. Voucher booklets are currently being distributed to residents along the applicable bus routes.... 03 Jan 2009 Beat the crunch with bus vouchers |
Office moves could save £1 million per year | |
![]() | Cabinet Office 7 November 2008 Office moves could save 1 million per year Taxpayers and County Council staff should benefit from plans to modernise offices and save up to 1 million per year. Leicestershire s ruling Cabinet is considering plans to revamp County Hall and have fewer but better located offices across the county.... 03 Jan 2009 Office moves could save £1 million per year |
Looking for Christmas gifts with a difference? | |
![]() | Community Services 24 November 2008 Looking for Christmas gifts with a difference? This Christmas you'll find hundreds of great gift ideas in our museum shops and at special shopping events in the run up to the festive season. Whether you're looking for stocking fillers, or something a bit different, there's lots to choose from! Why not combine a shopping trip with a leisurely stroll around one of the county's museums and maybe finish off with some seasonal refreshments? We're also offering 10% discount on gifts from Snibston Discovery Museum, Bosworth Battlefield, Donington le Heath Manor House and Melton Carnegie Museum - just print off the online voucher at www.... 03 Jan 2009 Looking for Christmas gifts with a difference? |
Delight as outstanding schools praised | |
![]() | 20 November 2008 Delight as outstanding schools praised Leicestershire County Council s very best schools are identified and celebrated in the Annual Report of Her Majesty s Chief Inspector of Education, Children s Services and Skills. The Ofsted report for 2007/8 praises those establishments which have been inspected over the last year and judged outstanding .... 02 Jan 2009 Delight as outstanding schools praised |
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 |
Schools acting on transport with play | |
![]() | Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 19 November 2008 Schools acting on transport with play Pupils across the county have been learning about the problems of traffic congestion through an interactive play. The theatre show Road Race has been performed in 10 primary schools in Leicestershire.... 02 Jan 2009 Schools acting on transport with play |
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.... 02 Jan 2009 Hear about project to tackle speeding |
Multi-million pound bid to boost schools | |
![]() | Cabinet Office 7 November 2008 Multi-million pound bid to boost schools Schools across Leicestershire could receive a multi-million pound revamp, after the Government invited the County Council to bid for cash. Loughborough and Quorn could be first in line for a 80 million revamp, followed by Hinckley and Earl Shilton and North West Leicestershire and Shepshed.... 02 Jan 2009 Multi-million pound bid to boost schools |
Young people broadcast anti-bullying message on radio | |
![]() | 21 November 2008 Young people broadcast anti-bullying message on radio Five talented young writers are having their anti-bullying messages broadcast on the radio. The young people won a competition run by Leicestershire County Council and BBC Radio Leicester to write and perform a monologue about bullying.... 02 Jan 2009 Young people broadcast anti-bullying message on radio |
Crazy Christmas Crafts! | |
![]() | Community Services 4 December 2008 Crazy Christmas Crafts! On Saturday 13 December Melton Carnegie Museum will be Christmas crackers with activities for all the family to enjoy. The Christmas crafts on offer will be related to a favorite carol, such as We Three Kings, Little Donkey and O Little Town of Bethlehem.... 01 Jan 2009 Crazy Christmas Crafts! |
New project to tackle anti-social behaviour launched | |
![]() | Chief Executive's 9 December 2008 New project to tackle anti-social behaviour launched Photo opportunity: On Wednesday 10th December, Tony Kershaw, Chairman of Leicestershire County Council, is launching a new project to help tackle anti-social behaviour at County Hall, Glenfield, at 12. 30pm.... 01 Jan 2009 New project to tackle anti-social behaviour launched |
Big Switch Off cuts energy bills | |
![]() | Community Services 27 November 2008 Big Switch Off cuts energy bills Thousands of people in Leicestershire have supported a campaign to go green and save energy. The Big Switch Off was the first of its kind in the county and encouraged people to turn off electrical items which were on stand-by and any unnecessary lights on Friday 17 October.... 01 Jan 2009 Big Switch Off cuts energy bills |
Schools acting on transport with play | |
![]() | Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 19 November 2008 Schools acting on transport with play Pupils across the county have been learning about the problems of traffic congestion through an interactive play. The theatre show Road Race has been performed in 10 primary schools in Leicestershire.... 01 Jan 2009 Schools acting on transport with play |
New project to tackle anti-social behaviour launched | |
![]() | Chief Executive's 9 December 2008 New project to tackle anti-social behaviour launched Photo opportunity: On Wednesday 10th December, Tony Kershaw, Chairman of Leicestershire County Council, is launching a new project to help tackle anti-social behaviour at County Hall, Glenfield, at 12. 30pm.... 01 Jan 2009 New project to tackle anti-social behaviour launched |
Day care centre opens in Melton | |
![]() | Adult Social Care Service 3 December 2008 Day care centre opens in Melton **photo opportunity, Monday, December 8** A revamped centre for older and disabled people in Melton is being officially opened this month. Gloucester House has had a major refurbishment and extension to improve services for the 400 people who use the centre every week.... 01 Jan 2009 Day care centre opens in Melton |
Exciting proposal for Melton campus | |
![]() | 21 November 2008 Exciting proposal for Melton campus Leicestershire County Council and Brooksby Melton College are working together on an exciting proposal which could see the college locating a new building on the King Edward VII campus. Such a development would see the new college building located with the new Post-16 Centre and the new King Edward VII School on the same site creating a tremendous campus for students in Melton Mowbray and the surrounding area.... 01 Jan 2009 Exciting proposal for Melton campus |
Christmas at Leicestershire’s Museums | |
![]() | Community Services 3 December 2008 Christmas at Leicestershire s Museums This December there is a fabulous range of activities for all to enjoy at the County s museums. At Donington Le Heath Manor House, near Coalville on 6 and 7 December, will be celebrating Christmas Past with traditional carols, music and mummers plays.... 01 Jan 2009 Christmas at Leicestershire’s Museums |
Incredible Hulk comes to a library near you | |
![]() | Community Services 3 November 2008 Incredible Hulk comes to a library near you Everyone who borrows The Incredible Hulk on DVD from a library this month has the chance to win an exclusive prize. Leicestershire Libraries is offering everyone who borrows the DVD this month the chance to enter the prize draw.... 01 Jan 2009 Incredible Hulk comes to a library near you |
Big Switch Off cuts energy bills | |
![]() | Community Services 27 November 2008 Big Switch Off cuts energy bills Thousands of people in Leicestershire have supported a campaign to go green and save energy. The Big Switch Off was the first of its kind in the county and encouraged people to turn off electrical items which were on stand-by and any unnecessary lights on Friday 17 October.... 01 Jan 2009 Big Switch Off cuts energy bills |
Delight as outstanding schools praised | |
![]() | 20 November 2008 Delight as outstanding schools praised Leicestershire County Council s very best schools are identified and celebrated in the Annual Report of Her Majesty s Chief Inspector of Education, Children s Services and Skills. The Ofsted report for 2007/8 praises those establishments which have been inspected over the last year and judged outstanding .... 01 Jan 2009 Delight as outstanding schools praised |
Dreaming of a green Christmas? | |
![]() | Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 2 December 2008 Dreaming of a green Christmas? - photo opportunity - Tips for a green Christmas and waste-free New Year are being given out at roadshows across Leicestershire. Experts will be on hand to give out advice on environmentally-friendly gifts and recycled wrapping, cards and tags.... 01 Jan 2009 Dreaming of a green Christmas? |

