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Richard Shepherd’s County Councillor’s Blog
The application process for secondary school places in Leicestershire for children due to start in September 2021 is underway. Parents and carers must apply for their preferred schools by Saturday, 31st October, 2020.
There is no automatic entry for any school, so it is very important that applications are submitted before the closing date.
Information about schools in Leicestershire and the application... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 22 Sep 2020 10:45 by Julie Lovatt
Press Release - Temporary Closure of Swan Street, Seagrave
Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order at the above location.
A temporary road closure is required on Swan Street from 05th October 2020 for 1 day (09:00 till 15:00).
The road will be closed between the junction of Green Lane and the junction of Church Street.
The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order will be implemented for public safety to allow Leicestershire... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 22 Sep 2020 10:15 by Julie Lovatt
Flood Risk Info and FAQ Documents
Please find attached the Flood Risk Information and FAQs document for Sileby. This has been created following flooding events earlier this year.
Posted: Thu, 17 Sep 2020 15:15 by Julie Lovatt
Council working with the HSE to make sure businesses remain COVID-secure
Council working with the HSE to make sure businesses remain COVID-secure
Charnwood Borough Council is working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to contact businesses in the borough to make sure they remain COVID-secure and to help tackle coronavirus (COVID-19) in the local area.
The checks will begin on Monday September 21 and will take place over five weeks. In that time, 235 local businesses... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 17 Sep 2020 15:00 by Julie Lovatt
Christmas Light Switch On cancelled due to coronavirus
Based on all of the government guidance, the Parish Council have decided that we will sadly not be able to hold a Christmas Light switch on this year.
This was not an easy decision, and we feel feel upset that we cannot welcome the festive season in the village with you all.
Our number one priority is protecting our residents health in this extremely difficult time. I hope therefore that you all understand... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 16 Sep 2020 11:15 by Julie Lovatt
SHIRE Environment Grant - Round 2
Re: SHIRE Environment Grant 2020 / 2021 – Round 2
Round 2 of the SHIRE Environment Grant is open and we are accepting applications.
This second round closes Friday 30th October 2020.
You will find below details of the grant scheme (guidelines and application form) at Leicestershire Communities:
https://www.leicestershirecommunities.org.uk/grants/environment-grant.html
Posted: Mon, 14 Sep 2020 12:15 by Julie Lovatt
Holiday Club - Half Term - October 2020
Tuesday 20th October - Friday 23rd October 2020
Posted: Mon, 14 Sep 2020 12:00 by Julie Lovatt
VJ DAY
Wreath laid this morning. Many thanks to Parish Councillors, Borough Councillors and the British Legion Representatives.
Posted: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 12:45 by Julie Lovatt
The Free Trade Inn Market - Sileby
Sileby Parish Council (SPC) is shocked and disappointed at the news that Charnwood Borough Council (CBC) has stopped the Tuesday market until they can decide on how, or if, the market can operate.
We have been in contact with the market operator from before the market started and have been impressed with the way it has been run, and the way the correct permissions had been sought from CBC from the beginning.... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 11 Aug 2020 18:50 by Julie Lovatt
Richard Shepherd’s County Councillor’s Blog
The County Council is continuing to develop Recovery Plans to deal with the consequences of Covid – 19.
Four key considerations will guide the approach to service design and delivery. They are:
The need for financial stability
Changing ways of working
Environmental sustainability and carbon neutrality
Digital value
The impact on the Council's finances has been severe, and there is concern about the... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 07 Aug 2020 13:00 by Julie Lovatt
