Please see below, an interesting article from our Fire and Rescue Services who are asking people to consider before they dial 999 in relation to Storm Dennis.

Below is a comprehensive list of what is and isn't the responsibility of the fire and rescue services.

PLEASE BE AWARE!!The increase of number plate thefts to facilitate criminals with both domestic and petrol forecourt burglaries.If you do have your number plates stolen – report it immediately via 101 or online, via https://www.leics.police.uk/ Click on "REPORT".In response to this, Coalville Tyre & Exhaust Centre are offering free fitting of tamper-proof screws to help in the community.If... Read More »

A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is to be made for the following location:

Snarestone Road, Newton Burgoland. The purpose of the TTRO is to allow Severn Trent Water to safely facilitate new water connections.

The TTRO will incorporate a temporary road closure.

The duration of the restriction is not anticipated to exceed a period of 3 days commencing on the 6th April 2020.

A Press Release will... Read More »

MOTORBIKE CONCERNS.

The parish council have invested in numerous warning signs located on the specific "hot spots", meaning that once past the sign, the motorcycle users are committing an offence, so we encourage residents to keep reporting any sightings to 101 to support our work with our local police team.

There are specific routes available for motorbikes to use; Public Byways Open To All Traffic... Read More »

This is an update on the road closure and temporary parking restrictions currently on Main Street between The Pinfold and Shakerstone Lane, originally planned from the 6th January 2020 for five days.Due to additional works being found, the closure will be required to remain in place until Friday 17th January 2020 so the additional works can be completed.The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order will be... Read More »

Do you suffer from PTSD, anxiety, insomnia, or war injuries?

The Health and Wellbeing Community Scheme have been treating men who are sufferers of war and have found complementary therapies to be so beneficial to them.

They are running a 6-week pilot treating ex/armed force personnel with complementary therapies (CAM) - particularly those suffering with mental health, PTSD, anxiety, insomnia, and injuries.... Read More »

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 »