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LAMPPOST POPPY SPONSORSHIP
Broughton Astley Parish Council are offering individuals, families, organisations and businesses the opportunity to sponsor a lamppost poppy similar to those displayed around the village last year.
You may wish to do this in the name of a family member, a friend or simply as a tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for us to day and for those affected by the events of the Great War.
The recommended... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 04 Sep 2018 10:19 by Debbie Barber
ROAD CLOSURE - COSBY ROAD
Notice has been received that Cosby Road will be temporarily closed for a period of up to 2 weeks commencing on Monday 13 August 2018.
The purpose of this closure is to allow for works and junction improvements.
See documents below for further details.
Posted: Mon, 30 Jul 2018 14:10 by Debbie Barber
PUBLIC FOOTPATH - THOMAS ESTLEY FIELD
Following a number of telephone calls to the Parish Office this morning asking why the access point onto Broughton Way from the public footpath across Thomas Estley Community Colleges playing fields had been fenced off, the Parish Council can confirm that this has been rectified.
The fencing was placed across this access in error and has now been removed allowing the continued use of the public footpath... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 26 Jul 2018 11:49 by Debbie Barber
BUS TIMETABLE ALTERATIONS FOR 84/x84 & x84R
Arriva and Hinckley Bus have announced variations to their timetables to provide extra capacity for carrying students including those from Broughton Astley to Lutterworth College . To do this they are making minor timetable adjustments to cater for the passengers.
Please see the attached documentation for further information.
Posted: Tue, 24 Jul 2018 13:13 by Debbie Barber
VANDALISM AT RECREATION GROUND
The Parish Council are saddened to report that a number of trees, waste bins and play equipment were damaged by vandals in the Recreation Ground on Wednesday 18 July 2018.
One tree, a Silver Birch, was felled completely and a Memorial Tree planted by the WI for their 100 years Anniversary was severely damaged.
Thankfully, most of the bins and play equipment have been replaced or repaired, but this obviously... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 20 Jul 2018 10:41 by Debbie Barber
WWI LAMP POST POPPY SPONSORSHIP
Following the positive reception received from the large poppies placed on lamp posts in the village in time for last years Remembrance Parade, the Parish Council are planning to erect a minimum of 100 of these poppies again this year to mark 100 years since the end of WWI.
As part of the commemoration, the Parish Council are offering each poppy for sponsorship to raise funds for the Royal British Legion... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 19 Jun 2018 14:27 by Debbie Barber
CARNIVAL 2018
Broughton Astley Carnival 2018 takes place on Thomas Estley field and in the Village Hall on Saturday 23 June 2018.
This years theme is 'The Magic of Musicals'.
The parade will commence at 12noon when a rolling road block will be in place to allow safe access for the parade vehicles and participants.
On the field will be live music, BBQ, Stalls, Tug 'O' War, beer tent etc.
The Village Hall will host a... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 19 Jun 2018 14:05 by Debbie Barber
PERMISSIVE FOOTPATH
A (temporary) permissive footpath has been installed and opened by Leicestershire County Council (with permission of Jelson Ltd) to provide a safe route for pedestrians from Cosby Road to the new Aldi store.
The entrance / exit is opposite Willowbrook Road and follows the boundary hedge around the field and the exit / entrance is by the light controlled crossing on Broughton Way.
A map is attached showing... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 19 Jun 2018 13:14 by Debbie Barber
URGENTLY REQUIRED - 1 HOUR PER QUARTER
Broughton Astley Community Bus Committee is seeking a volunteer to attend and produce the minutes for their quarterly meetings.
Each meeting lasts no longer than one hour and is held at 12noon.
If you are able to help or would like more information, please contact Debbie Barber, Parish Manager at the Parish Office in the first instance.
The Parish Office is open 9am-1pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays.... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 11 Jun 2018 12:14 by Debbie Barber
EXERCISE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS
At the end of each financial year the public have the right to view the unaudited accounts of Broughton Astley Parish Council.
The accounts are available to view at the Parish Office between Monday 11 June and Friday 31 July 2018.
The Parish Office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays from 9am to 1pm.
Posted: Fri, 08 Jun 2018 09:26 by Debbie Barber
