Information on Melton

Melton News for December 2008

Hear about project to tackle speeding

Leicestershire,Loughborough

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

Boost for Leicestershire business

Leicestershire,Loughborough

Chief Executive's 24 November 2008 Boost for Leicestershire business A landmark business decision could help traders across Leicestershire to weather the economic downturn. Last week, Hinckley became the first place in the county to set up a Business Improvement District (BID) after town centre business voted in favour.... 31 Dec 2008 Boost for Leicestershire business

Learn how to avoid loan sharks

Leicestershire,Loughborough

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

Schools acting on transport with play

Leicestershire,Loughborough

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.... 31 Dec 2008 Schools acting on transport with play

Boost for Leicestershire business

Leicestershire,Loughborough

Chief Executive's 24 November 2008 Boost for Leicestershire business A landmark business decision could help traders across Leicestershire to weather the economic downturn. Last week, Hinckley became the first place in the county to set up a Business Improvement District (BID) after town centre business voted in favour.... 31 Dec 2008 Boost for Leicestershire business

Learn how to avoid loan sharks

Leicestershire,Loughborough

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

Learn how to avoid loan sharks

Leicestershire,Loughborough

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

Wardens signal community approach to flood planning

Leicestershire,Loughborough

Chief Executive's 5 November 2008 Wardens signal community approach to flood planning The increasing threat of climate change means that extreme weather events are happening more frequently. With the risk of recent floods across the country becoming more regular, it is essential that local people are prepared before any flooding occurs in this area.... 31 Dec 2008 Wardens signal community approach to flood planning

Gold medal successes at Leicestershire Libraries

Leicestershire,Loughborough

Community Services 4 November 2008 Gold medal successes at Leicestershire Libraries Leicestershire children have been gold medal winners and record-breaking reading champions over the summer. Over 8,500 children successfully completed the summer reading challenge, Team Read, which took place in libraries all over Leicestershire, and won their very own gold medal.... 30 Dec 2008 Gold medal successes at Leicestershire Libraries

Wardens signal community approach to flood planning

Leicestershire,Loughborough

Chief Executive's 5 November 2008 Wardens signal community approach to flood planning The increasing threat of climate change means that extreme weather events are happening more frequently. With the risk of recent floods across the country becoming more regular, it is essential that local people are prepared before any flooding occurs in this area.... 30 Dec 2008 Wardens signal community approach to flood planning

Incredible Hulk comes to a library near you

Leicestershire,Loughborough

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.... 30 Dec 2008 Incredible Hulk comes to a library near you

Latest Grant offers see last of fund

Leicestershire,Loughborough

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

Report Rogue Traders at Leicestershire Libraries

Leicestershire,Loughborough

Community Services 10 November 2008 Report Rogue Traders at Leicestershire Libraries Savvy shoppers are being urged to report misleading and aggressive selling and scams during National Consumer Week, which starts on November 17. Trading Standards Officers will be available for one day in each of the ten main libraries in the County, to provide advice and record information about problem traders.... 30 Dec 2008 Report Rogue Traders at Leicestershire Libraries

Office moves could save £1 million per year

Leicestershire,Loughborough

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.... 30 Dec 2008 Office moves could save £1 million per year

Brand new children's centres to open in Charnwood

Leicestershire,Loughborough

4 November 2008Brand new children's centres to open in CharnwoodPhoto Opportunity Four brand new children's centres offering one-stop shops for parents and pre-school children are opening in Charnwood. Over 1.... 30 Dec 2008 Brand new children's centres to open in Charnwood

Multi-million pound bid to boost schools

Leicestershire,Loughborough

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.... 30 Dec 2008 Multi-million pound bid to boost schools

Gold medal successes at Leicestershire Libraries

Leicestershire,Loughborough

Community Services 4 November 2008 Gold medal successes at Leicestershire Libraries Leicestershire children have been gold medal winners and record-breaking reading champions over the summer. Over 8,500 children successfully completed the summer reading challenge, Team Read, which took place in libraries all over Leicestershire, and won their very own gold medal.... 30 Dec 2008 Gold medal successes at Leicestershire Libraries

Gold medal successes at Leicestershire Libraries

Leicestershire,Loughborough

Community Services 4 November 2008 Gold medal successes at Leicestershire Libraries Leicestershire children have been gold medal winners and record-breaking reading champions over the summer. Over 8,500 children successfully completed the summer reading challenge, Team Read, which took place in libraries all over Leicestershire, and won their very own gold medal.... 29 Dec 2008 Gold medal successes at Leicestershire Libraries

Gold medal successes at Leicestershire Libraries

Leicestershire,Loughborough

Community Services 4 November 2008 Gold medal successes at Leicestershire Libraries Leicestershire children have been gold medal winners and record-breaking reading champions over the summer. Over 8,500 children successfully completed the summer reading challenge, Team Read, which took place in libraries all over Leicestershire, and won their very own gold medal.... 29 Dec 2008 Gold medal successes at Leicestershire Libraries

Brand new children's centres to open in Charnwood

Leicestershire,Loughborough

4 November 2008 Brand new children's centres to open in Charnwood Photo Opportunity Four brand new children's centres offering one-stop shops for parents and pre-school children are opening in Charnwood. Over 1.... 28 Dec 2008 Brand new children's centres to open in Charnwood

Incredible Hulk comes to a library near you

Leicestershire,Loughborough

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.... 27 Dec 2008 Incredible Hulk comes to a library near you

Incredible Hulk comes to a library near you

Leicestershire,Loughborough

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.... 27 Dec 2008 Incredible Hulk comes to a library near you

Incredible Hulk comes to a library near you

Leicestershire,Loughborough

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.... 27 Dec 2008 Incredible Hulk comes to a library near you

Incredible Hulk comes to a library near you

Leicestershire,Loughborough

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.... 26 Dec 2008 Incredible Hulk comes to a library near you

Off licenses in Melton Mowbray are tested in run up to Christmas

Police,Loughborough

Police and Trading Standards in Melton have been ensuring off licenses in the Borough aren't selling alcohol to the under 18s as part of their Christmas crime prevention campaign.... 20 Dec 2008 Off licenses in Melton Mowbray are tested in run up to Christmas

Campaign to tackle domestic abuse at Christmas is launched on the North

Police,Loughborough

The police in the North of Leicestershire are running a campaign this Christmas to give victims of domestic abuse the fullest support at a time when incidents increase.... 20 Dec 2008 Campaign to tackle domestic abuse at Christmas is launched on the North