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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
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION
Leicestershire County Council has issued a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order to allow for:
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC and TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING AND LOADING
This is to allow for micro asphalt surfacing works to be carried out on Main Street, Broughton Astley on 22 July 2018.
For further information contact Leicestershire County Council on 0116 305 0001
Posted: Tue, 03 Jul 2018 11:05 by Debbie Barber
TEMPORARY PARKING RESTRICTION
ADVANCE NOTICE OF A TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER
A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order is to be made for the following location:
Outside the Londis, Main Street, Broughton Astley for a period not exceeding 5 days commencing on 10 July 2018. This order will incorporate a temporary parking restriction.
Posted: Fri, 29 Jun 2018 11:20 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
COMMUNITY FLOOD WARDEN
Harborough District Council are seeking volunteers to become COMMUNITY FLOOD WARDENS in the local area.
Flood Wardens will be supported by the Local Authorities, the Environment Agency and LLE Prepared and will receive direct flood warnings from the Environment Agency to pass on to neighbours and those at risk from flooding.
If you are interested in becoming a Community Flood Warden then please contact... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 07 Jun 2018 09:19 by Debbie Barber
HAVE YOUR SAY - PUBLIC OPEN SPACES
PUBLIC MEETING
Do not miss the chance to have your say on the Public Open Spaces discussion to be hosted by Harborough District Council on
WEDNESDAY 23 MAY 2018 at 6.30pm at the Conservative Club, Broughton Astley.
Posted: Mon, 21 May 2018 20:14 by Debbie Barber
