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The Duke of Edinburgh 1921 - 2021
It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.
Further announcements will made in due course.
The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.
Friday, 9 April 2021
Posted: Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:12 by Anita Percy
Casual Vacancy Notice
A Casual Vacancy has arisen in the Broughton South Ward of Broughton Astley Parish Council.
The vacancy will be filled by election if any ten Local Government Electors for the said electoral area submit a written request to that effect in the manner prescribed below and if no such request is made the vacancy will be filled by the Parish Council.
Any request for an election to be held to fill the vacancy... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:24 by Parish Manager
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER COVENTRY ROAD & GUTHLAXTON GAP, CROFT
PRESS RELEASE
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER
COVENTRY ROAD & GUTHLAXTON GAP, CROFT
Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order at the above location.
A temporary 40mph speed limit will be in force on Guthlaxton Gap & Coventry Road (B4114) from the 01/04/2021 until the 16/04/2021.
During the work, various temporary traffic lights will also be in place... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:45 by Anita Percy
How will you vote at the elections in May?
How will you vote at the elections in May?
IN PERSON - BY POST - BY PROXY
In person, by post or ask a proxy to vote for you?
It's never too early to choose the best voting option for you.
Find out how at electoralcommission.org.uk/voter
Want to vote by post? Apply early
Elections are taking place in May. Apply early for your postal vote and give your local council plenty of time to process your application.... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:24 by Anita Percy
ADVANCE NOTICE OF A TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER. RICHARDSONS CLOSE
ADVANCE NOTICE OF A TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER
A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is to be made for the following location:
Footpath from Richardsons Close to Snitch Close and Richardsons Close, Broughton Astley (see weblink or QR code).
The purpose of the TTRO is to allow Leicestershire County Council to facilitate footway patching works.
The TTRO will incorporate a temporary road closure... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:50 by Anita Percy
Census 2021
What is the census?
The census is a survey that happens every 10 years and gives us a picture of all the people and households in England and Wales. The next census takes place on Sunday 21 March 2021.
Your answers to the census questions will help organisations make decisions on planning and funding public services in your area, including transport, education and healthcare.
When to complete your census... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:01 by Anita Percy
PRESS RELEASE - FROLESWORTH ROAD CEMETERY
Please follow the link below to read the Press Release on the Frolesworth Road Cemetery Memorial Inspection.
Posted: Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:40 by Parish Manager
CEMETERY INSPECTION
With regard to the recent inspection and laying down of unsafe memorial headstones at Frolesworth Road Cemetery the Parish Council would like to explain why and how to this came about.
All Local Burial Authorities (Parish, District or other Councils) have a duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act to ensure all memorials are safe in any public graveyard or cemetery they manage.
The Parish ground... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 06 Feb 2021 20:56 by Parish Manager
Harborough District Community Safety Partnership Newsletter
The pandemic has brought a huge change in public behaviour, and with it, problems we've never had before. Enforced isolation has lead to an increase in us getting out and about, on foot, enjoying our rural setting, but this has come at a cost to local farmers. This issue will look at the Countryside Code - given how local farms have been affected by Covid, Internet Safety Day, Homelessness, and some... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:55 by Anita Percy
News Release Covid vaccination available for limited period for priority groups at three hospital sites
People who are currently a priority for Covid vaccinations are being invited to book a vaccination at one of three hospitals sites. The move will help us achieve our target of vaccinating everyone in the top four priority groups by mid-February and make the best use of all vaccines available to us.
Eligible people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland who can now book are those people waiting for... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:32 by Anita Percy