Leicestershire & Rutland Rural Community Council - Oil Buying Scheme

Leicestershire and Rutland RCC is looking at whether there is any interest to roll out an oil buying club across the region.

This will benefit communities by making ordering heating oil cheaper, easier and more convenient.

This is in partnership with Warwickshire RCC who already offer this service.

In order to gauge interest, the... Read More »

NOTICE - PARISH COUNCIL MEETING DATE CHANGE

Please be advised that the December Parish Council meeting date has changed.

The next meeting will take place on Wednesday 11th December at 8:00pm in Newton Burgoland Congregational Church and not the 18th December as planned.

The meeting agenda and minutes will be posted on the parish council website beforehand

All welcome!

Leicestershire County Council have made us aware of a planned road closure on Main Street, Newton Burgoland.

The Closure is set to take place on the week commencing 6th January for 5 days and will be between the junction of School Lane and Shackerstone Lane.

Full access will be maintained on School Lane as well as traffic marshals being on site to assist road users around the works.

Please see the attached... Read More »

From 1 December 2019, NWLDC will collect used batteries and mobile phones with household recycling collections.

This information has been communicated to residents on the back of the Christmas/2020 collection calendars and in the household recycling guide enclosed with the calendars.

Residents need to put out the batteries and mobile phones as follows:

1. Put batteries and mobile phones in a lidded, recyclable... Read More »

A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is to be made for Main Street, Newton Burgoland.

The purpose of the TTRO is to allow Leicestershire County Council to safely facilitate drainage works.

The TTRO will incorporate a temporary road closure and parking restrictions.

The duration of the restriction is not anticipated to exceed a period of five days commencing on the 6th January 2020.

A Press Release... Read More »

EXTRA DIARY DATE - 17TH NOVEMBER

Thank you to everyone who helped with the planting of our bulbs on the 27th October.

However, due to low numbers we still need a bit more support to plant the remaining bulbs around our new village entrance gates.

Please meet at Swepstone Church Hall or The Belper car park at 11:00am to help our parish look at its best for spring 2020.

Please bring any suitable heavy equipment... Read More »

Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order.

A road closure is required on Francis Lane on the 18th November 2019 for two days.

The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order will be implemented for public safety for Leicestershire County Council to facilitate trail holes and explorations for a water leak.

Please note the duration of these works may change depending... Read More »

Council heard from Philip Metcalfe, Green Infrastructure & Planning Officer for The National Forest, regarding the potential purchase of this area by The National Forest.

Philip explained that The National Forest is always keen to purchase land across the district to plant trees and make more green spaces more attractive.

It is looking to acquire 190 acres of the Minora site to plant trees, and in... Read More »

Swepstone Parish Council is excited to announce that it has launched a new grant scheme to local organisations within the parish for projects or events that will be of benefit to residents.

Allocated money can be issued under Section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972 to empower Parish Councils to spend some of its money, subject to limits, on purposes that it considers to be 'in the interests of,... Read More »

Grab a Tree for Free 2019

In the National Forest and beyond

The overwhelmingly popular Free Tree Scheme is back again for its 11th year and you can help to continue the success of the scheme by supporting it this year. The scheme has already seen thousands of trees planted across the district and North West Leicestershire District Council is once again teaming up with The National Forest Company to make... Read More »