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Garden waste collections (brown lidded bin) in Hinckley and Bosworth are to be suspended for one week
This is as a result of rising numbers of waste drivers and crew told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace and the national shortage of HGV driver's.
The garden waste service will be suspended from tomorrow Friday 23 July to Friday 30 July inclusive.
It is hoped the move will ensure that all residential (black bin) and recycling (blue lidded bins) rounds will be completed in full as normal. Similar decisions... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:27 by Deputy Clerk
LOCAL ACTIVITIES FOR 8 to 16 YEARS OLDS
Kirkby Road Park
12th and 19th August
1.00 - 4.00pm
Posted: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:33 by Deputy Clerk
FOOTPATH CLOSED FROM EAST GREEN TO KIRKBY ROAD EAST GREEN, BARWELL
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF LOADING AT ANY TIME)
(TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF ONE-WAY SYSTEM)
(TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY) ORDER 2021
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Leicestershire County Council intends, not less than 7 days from the date of this Notice, to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:34 by Deputy Clerk
Cryptocurrency Investment and Trading Scams
We have seen an alarming rise in the number of people investing in 'get rich quick' schemes, investing thousands of pounds which they will never get back.
Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency designed to work as a medium of exchange.
How does this scam work?
Fraudsters will cold call victims and use social media platforms to advertise 'get rich quick' investments in mining and online trading... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:58 by Deputy Clerk
BARWELL RECYCLING WASTE SITE REVISIONS
Please see the information below about the removal of the booking system for the Barwell Recycling and Household Waste Site:
Due to revisions to Government guidance concerning social distancing on July 19th, we are now in a position to remove the booking system for the Recycling and Household Waste Site on this date. This will mean that users can turn up at any site when it is open to dispose of their... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:56 by Deputy Clerk
Young People 16 – 25 in the Hinckley Area
Are you looking for something to do over the summer which wont cost you anything except your time?
There are still some places left on the Princes Trust Team Programme starting in Hinckley very soon.
Build your teamwork skills and make new friends in a small safe inclusive group.
Realise your potential and achieve your ambitions.
Gain two weeks work experience and improve your employability skills.
Challenge... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 07 Jul 2021 09:52 by Deputy Clerk
ROAD CLOSURE & PARKING RESTRICTIONS
FRISWELL LANE AND TOWNEND ROAD, BARWELL
Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order at the above location.
A road closure and parking restrictions are required on Friswell Lane between Stapleton Lane to Townend Road and Townend Road between Friswell Lane and Kirkby Road, Barwell on the 19th July 2021 for one day.
The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order will... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 06 Jul 2021 09:22 by Deputy Clerk
Council agrees to fund youth workers for Barwell
Parish Councillors in Barwell have agreed to fund youth workers to provide activities during the Summer and to help and support young people who spend time in parks and on the streets over a number of months. The money will fund two youth workers for a number of hours over a set number of weeks.
The youth workers are part of Young Leicestershire, which empowers young people to achieve their full potential... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 05 Jul 2021 09:51 by Deputy Clerk
Safer Streets Survey
Following the tragic death of Sarah Everard, the Home Office have launched a third round of Safer Streets funding, providing Police and Crime Commissioners the opportunity to make bids for a share of £25million funding to make public spaces safer for Women and Girls.
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is undertaking this survey to capture... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:12 by Deputy Clerk
YOUNG PEOPLE SAFTY SURVEY
The OPCC and Leicestershire Police have develop a Young People's Safety Survey and are interested in hearing about the views and experiences of young people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
The Young People's Safety Survey will be used to gather insights which will help us to shape our work around improving safety in communities across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
If you know... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:34 by Deputy Clerk
