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Shared Lives Carers
We are seeking opportunities to recruit new Shared Lives Carers to support adults in Leicestershire with learning disabilities, mental health, autism and Asperger's, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, older people and people who are living with dementia.
Posted: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 13:30 by Julie Lovatt
Richard Shepherd’s County Councillor’s Blog
Winter Weather
The County Council is ready to tackle winter. The gritters went out for the first time this season early in November. The Council has also taken delivery of salt, looking to build up levels to more than 18,000 tonnes. If freezing temperatures are forecast the gritters treat major roads and key routes, which equate 47% of the county's road network.
There are also a number of snow wardens... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 10 Nov 2020 12:30 by Julie Lovatt
Message from SCS Parishes re Remembrance Sunday
We cannot gather as we normally would at the memorial park on Sunday. However there will be an act of remembrance at our online service on youtube, please search scsparishes or go to
https://www.facebook.com/UnitedBeneficeSCSand use the link to you tube.
Posted: Wed, 04 Nov 2020 12:30 by Julie Lovatt
Charnwood moving into Tier 2 (high) Local COVID-Alert Level from Saturday October 31
Additional restrictions have been announced today for Charnwood in response to a continued high number of coronavirus cases in the borough.
From 00:01 on Saturday, October 31, Charnwood will be placed in the Tier 2 (high) Covid alert level category.
Under the new restrictions, people must not meet socially with friends and family indoors in any setting – including homes, pubs and restaurants -... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 30 Oct 2020 12:15 by Julie Lovatt
Work Live Leicestershire Project - Helping People Find Work
Need help with finding a job fast? We can offer a wide range of online courses, support with starting a business and tips with interviews and job searching. Free to access, sign up by emailing hello@ruralcc.org.uk or phoning 01455 856315
Posted: Wed, 28 Oct 2020 14:00 by Julie Lovatt
Press Release - Temporary Parking Restriction, Swan Street, Sileby.
Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order at the above location.
A temporary prohibition of waiting and loading at any time restriction is required on Swan Street on 2 consecutive Sundays, 15th November and 22nd November 2020.
The restriction will be enforced, on both sides of the carriageway, from the junction of Seagrave Road to outside property 53.
The... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:45 by Julie Lovatt
Richard Shepherd’s County Councillor’s Blog - October 2020
Clean Air Day
For the second year running Leicestershire County Council marked Clean Air Day UK, on 8th October, by renewing its pledge to continue to tackle air pollution and reduce carbon emissions.
In May 2019 the County Council declared a climate emergency and set a goal to be carbon neutral by 2030 for its own operations, committing to reducing carbon emissions, improving air quality, and reducing... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 12 Oct 2020 10:15 by Julie Lovatt
Press Release - Temporary closure of Sileby Road, Mountsorrel
Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order at the above location.
A temporary road closure is required on Sileby Road from 26th October 2020 for 2 weeks.
The road will be closed between the A6 Mountsorrel bypass slip road and the junction of Loughborough Road.
The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order will be implemented for public safety to allow tRIIO, on... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 07 Oct 2020 15:05 by Julie Lovatt
