HOW A LIGHTBULB IS CHANGING LIVES - NEW BIN SERVICE UNDERWAY FAMILY EVENTS THIS SUMMER - Summer 2018
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FOR THE DISTRICT OF BLABY
SUMMER 2018 • ISSUE 29
FAMILY EVENTS
HOW A THIS SUMMER
LIGHTBULB NEW BIN
IS CHANGING SERVICE
LIVES UNDERWAY
REGISTER FOR THE LATEST
NEWS ALERTS:
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2 • contact
news
WELCOME
Welcome to MOVING HOUSE?
the summer edition
of Contact, the
magazine for residents
Save time,
of Blaby District. inform us
online!
www.blaby.gov.uk/moving
Are you contacting the
right people?
Save time,
• Whetstone Tip
• Road and pavement repairs
• Street lighting
Please contact the county
council on 0116 305 0001 or
D i s co unt book it
visit www.leics.gov.uk
o r o n line online!
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ngs
USEFUL CONTACTS
booki
General Enquiries www.blaby.gov.uk/bulkies
www.blaby.gov.uk
customer.services@blaby.gov.uk
0116 275 0555
MAKING PAYMENTS
Minicom: 0116 284 9786 Payments for council tax, business rates, garden bins, benefit
overpayments and invoices can be made via direct debit, online at
www.blaby.gov.uk or by calling the 24 hour payment line: 0116 272 7722.
Emergencies
0844 736 9545 –
Out of hours ONLY
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your telephone company’s
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or Braille by contacting:
Communications Team, Blaby District Council, Council Offices, Desford Road,
Designed by Narborough, Leicester LE19 2EP
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On the front cover: Kirby Muxloe Castle (Photo credit: Jeff Wharton, Braunstone Town)
issue • 3
In this news
COMMENT CONTENTS
A lightbulb
News 4-5
• Including: Excellence for the
sixth year; Universal Credit
introduced; Hornets back on
moment
track; Lubbesthorpe update;
Book an inspection online;
Local Plan progress continues
Community 6-7
• Focus on Blaby District special
Jane Toman, Chief Executive
Partnership 8-9
of Blaby District Council and • Shining brightly across the county
joint Senior Responsible Officer
Services 10
of Lightbulb tells Contact • New service underway
about how the easy-to-access Summer special 11
service works • Children’s summer holiday club
• Love Parks event
Since its county-wide launch in Major works may be needed, • A Place to Grow
October last year, Lightbulb has however, including a downstairs
been helping people remain extension, or a through-floor lift. Public notice 12
independent in their own home. Specialist Occupational Therapists • Make a difference in 2019
How does it work and how can it will identify these adaptations • Councillor’s allowances paid
help you? and help the resident along with a Regulations 13
Our feature on the centre pages of Technical Officer.
• Summer family dog day
this issue will show the great work The Technical Officer will plan • Up front!
we’re already spearheading across any major works that are needed
Leicestershire, and you’ll read about and guide someone through Take part 14
some of the people who have the process. They’ll also means • Park Rangers wanted!
benefitted from the service and test the work to see if any • Hundreds of winners announced
the awards we’ve won, but below contributions need to be made. • Community volunteer week
is a basic guide of how the service success
Depending on the work needed,
works to make lives better.
adaptations can be in place in a What’s on 15
Lightbulb focuses on the people matter of weeks. It’s smoother,
who need it. One case officer is simpler and involves far fewer Blaby awards
assigned from start to finish, with people than it used to. Lightbulb
nominations 16
specialists helping when major
works and we’re so proud to be
adaptations are needed. People
involved in leading a service
can refer a friend or relative, Blaby District Co
that’s there for those who really uncil
or you can refer yourself to the Offices closed to
need it. the public:
Leicestershire County Council
Lightbulb has changed lives, and if Monday 27 A
social care team, with many ugust 2018
referrals coming from medical you think it could change yours, or Find what you
professionals. someone you know, get in touch 're
looking for at:
Once a referral is made it’s with Leicestershire County Council
by calling 0116 305 0004 or visit www.blaby.g
passed onto a Housing Support ov.uk
Coordinator for a housing MOT. www.leicestershire.gov.uk/ Emergency con
adult-social-care-and-health for tact number
They’ll assess the adaptations when offices cl
more information. osed:
that might be needed. These can 0844 736 954
5
be small, from a grab rail to a
standard stair lift installation. Jane (calls cost 5p per
telephone netwo
minute plus you
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UNIVERSAL CREDIT
INTRODUCED
A new, single benefit for
working age residents
The new benefit was rolled out across the whole
district on 13 June, and replaces six current benefits.
Universal Credit:
EXCELLENCE Anyone changing circumstances on the six benefits
(right) will need to contact the Council’s Benefits
WHAT DOES IT
REPLACE?
FOR THE team, who will inform the Department of Work and
Pensions. New claimants will need to go directly to • Child Tax Credit
SIXTH YEAR the DWP to claim.
Residents with more than two dependent children
• Housing Benefit
• Income Support
Award highlights Council’s will need to claim Tax Credits and Housing Benefit
• Income-based
high standards instead of Universal Credit.
Jobseeker’s
UNIVERSAL CREDIT, USEFUL WEBSITES: Allowance (JSA)
The highly respected Customer
Service Excellence standard www.gov.uk/universal-credit • Income-related
(CSE) has been awarded to Employment and
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/
Blaby District Council for the universal-credit/ Support Allowance
sixth successive year. (ESA)
A Blaby District Council guide for residents and • Working Tax
A voluntary assessment in
details on how to contact the Benefits team are Credit
April saw the Council receive
available via: www.blaby.gov.uk/universal-credit
a record 11 “Compliance Plus”
accreditations in customer
service excellence. No other
organisation in the country has
received so many accreditations.
During the assessment
services going above and
beyond the expected standard
are identified, as well as
highlighting what the Council
can improve on, and services
that can be made even better. Hornets back on track
New date for BMX championships
Sign up! A weekend in September has been confirmed for the Leicester Huncote
Hornets hosting of the British Cycling National NMX Championships, which
you may have read about in our Spring issue earlier this year.
And get the latest
news monthly The team were due to host rounds three and four in April, but the dreadful rain
in March and early April made the surrounding fields, scheduled to be used
straight to your for camping and parking, unusable. British Cycling postponed the meeting,
inbox with Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 September named as the alternative date.
This is set to be the final round of the championships. With deciding races
www.blaby.gov.uk/ and champions declared, it will be a thrilling finale. Find out more about
sign-up the meeting on www.leicesterhuncotehornets.com
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Register to manage Council Tax online now at:
www.blaby.gov.uk/myaccount news • 5
LUBBESTHORPE UPDATE
New district community continues to grow
Over 100 houses are now occupied in the first phase where
BOOK AN
Davidsons, David Wilson Homes and Barratt Homes are developing. INSPECTION
The first homes available to Blaby District Residents through our
Housing Register have also been allocated. The much needed affordable ONLINE
homes will be managed by Midland Heart Housing Association. Nobody knows more about building in
Midland Heart will also be taking care of the first completed homes the district!
available through the Shared Ownership Scheme, allowing people The Blaby District Council Building Control
a crucial first step onto the home ownership ladder. Of the 4250 team offers advice, support, site inspections
homes in Lubbesthorpe approximately 20% will be available as and plan checking to help residents and
affordable housing through the Housing Register or through the businesses comply with Building Regulations.
Shared Ownership Scheme. Whether it’s a new roof or home
Approved in the spring, work on the first Primary School has also demolition, the team have the guidance
begun. When it opens in autumn 2019, the 420-place school will and expertise to help residents ensure
educate the first set of children raised in the New Lubbesthorpe their works are legal.
development. One more primary school and a secondary school are Apply using the simple online form by
also to be provided over the coming years. visiting www.blaby.gov.uk/building
control. Book before 10am for the best
Sign up to hear the latest information on Lubbesthorpe and other
chance of a same-day inspection.
major planning news by visiting www.blaby.gov.uk/sign-up.
Local Plan
progress continues
Important document set for end-of-year approval
The Delivery Development Plan Another consultation on any proposed
Document (Delivery DPD) is the
second part of Blaby District Council’s
changes to the plan will be held after
the hearing sessions. Sign up!
overall Local Plan. The Local Plan is
important as it helps to determine the Find out more about the progress To receive monthly
outcome of planning applications. of the Delivery DPD and the business news and
After a consultation that ended earlier examination process by signing up information for
this year, the DPD has been submitted to the Council’s email newsletters local businesses
for examination and will be considered www.blaby.gov.uk/sign-up, or by
by an independent Planning Inspector visiting the Council’s dedicated www.blaby.gov.uk/
through a series of public hearing Delivery DPD webpage – sign-up
sessions later this summer. www.blaby.gov.uk/deliverydpd
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Glenfield
6 • community
M1
Kirby
Muxloe
Leicester Braunstone
Forest East Town
VILLAGE VIEW Leicester
Forest West
Lubbesthorpe J21
Thurlaston Enderby
Narborough Glen Parva
Huncote Blaby
Whetstone
Potters
Elmesthorpe Marston
Croft Countesthorpe
Stoney Cosby Kilby
Stanton
Sapcote
M1
Focus on
9
M6
Aston Flamville
Sharnford
Wigston
Parva
Blaby District Special
In our final Village View, we take a look at what the whole
district has to offer
Population – 96,000 (Mid 2014 population estimates)
Location – In the South-West of Leicestershire, the District of Blaby borders Leicester City, Hinckley & Bosworth, Oadby
& Wigston and Harborough
Wards – 18 Wards in 24 parishes
District Councillors – 39 (29 Conservative, 6 Labour, 4 Liberal Democrat)
County Councillors – 8 (6 Conservative, 1 Labour, 1 Liberal Democrat)
Potted History: The district originally included Oadby on its formation in 1894, but was removed in 1913. Other
areas had been transferred to Leicester City by the 1930s. The last major change came in the early 1970s, when the
district acquired some of the areas of the Hinckley Rural District.
SHOPPING
Points of interest: The town of Blaby has its own renowned town centre,
Located within Junction 21 with Waitrose and Aldi the anchor supermarkets
of the M1 the district has joining several thriving independent shops.
some of the largest Fosse Park is one of the most popular retail
businesses in the country. parks in the country, with over 10 million
visitors a year. Shoppers can visit for their
electrical, clothing and popular needs.
Close to Fosse Park are two of the largest ASDA
Sign up! and Sainsbury’s stores in the country, bringing
shoppers from Leicestershire and beyond.
Meridian Leisure Park, just a mile from Fosse
To hear about major Park, has Vue Cinema and Hollywood Bowl, the
planning applications go-to entertainment venues. Nine restaurants,
near to you including Frankie & Bennies, Bella Italia and
Harvester are also on site.
www.blaby.gov.uk/ Shopping and leisure are continuing to expand with
the Castle Acres and Everards Meadows developments
sign-up on track for completion in the coming years.
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community • 7
SPORT
Blaby District’s mixture of urban and rural settings
makes it an ideal hub for people from across the region
to enjoy sport, and where sports clubs can prosper.
Enderby Leisure & Golf Centre has an 18-hole course
and swimming pool, bowls centre and sports hall, it’s
the location for many sports teams and residents to
enjoy their fitness activity.
The Pavilion Leisure Centre, Huncote also caters for
fitness goers with its two outdoor 3G football pitches,
gym, squash courts and sports hall. It also boasts a
European-standard BMX track. The only two David Lloyd
fitness centres in Leicestershire are also available within
the district The UK’s National Diving Centre, Stoney Cove, is
Stanton Lakes is a unique lakeside restaurant & bar and minutes from the Lakes. The underwater adventure
is the perfect place to get away from it all in a relaxed park is a popular location for experienced and novice
and unique setting. Visitors can fish all-year-round as divers. It’s the best place locally for open water
well as the chance for some swimming and canoeing. swimming and snorkelling as well as its diving school.
PARKS & OPEN SPACES
Glen Parva Nature Reserve is a
three-time Green Flag winning open
space along the Grand Union Canal.
Fosse Meadows, in the southern-most
point of the district, has beautiful
woodlands, bird hides and has a
popular children’s play area.
Sapcote and Kirby Muxloe are known
for their historic castle sites. Kirby
Muxloe Castle was an unfinished,
moated building built by Lord Hastings,
before he was executed by Richard III.
The Roman crossroads are located in
Sharnford dating back 2000 years.
Points
STAY of interest
Both the Marriott Hotel and Hilton Hotel
are based in Enderby, just minutes from
both Junction 21 of the M1 and Fosse
Park, while a Premier Inn within walking
distance of the Meridian Leisure Centre
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caters for those on a budget. For the monthly
Several small hotels are available for those food hygiene ratings
looking to stay close to the water-based direct to you
activities at Stoney Cove and Stanton Lakes.
The district is also the ideal place to stay www.blaby.gov.uk/
for golf breaks, enjoying the courses within
and surrounding the local area. sign-up
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8 • partnership
Shining brightly
across the county
Contact takes a look at Lightbulb, the award-winning partnership
project hosted by Blaby District Council, which is changing lives
What is it? How is it funded?
Lightbulb is a countywide scheme which helps people All partners fund the project relevant to the demand
remain independent in their own home. The project, for the service in their area. Blaby District has 13% of
rolled out across Leicestershire back in October 2017, the business and funds 13% of the cost of the service.
involves all district/borough councils, Leicestershire
County Council and local health organisations. Could it help me or someone I know?
Find out about help and adapting your home by
Why is it so good? contacting Leicestershire County Council on:
It works to stop people going into hospital and preventing 0116 305 0004 or visit www.leicestershire.gov.uk/
accidents and falls by adapting homes. It also advises adult-social-care-and-health.
people on energy tariffs, benefits and smoke alarms.
The one-stop shop is designed to cut “red tape,” reduce
waiting time for housing adaptations, fewer people
involved in each case and reduce delivery cost.
It has already saved the NHS over £435,000, and
overseen a reduction in service usage of
66% due to the adaptations and help.
Sign up!
And hear about Council Tax
news and competitions
as they happen
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partnership • 9
DID
YOU KNOW?
A reduction of just
one fall for ever y 17
residents saves the
local health and care
economy £21,000
per year
What county residents
have said…
“ Thank you,
a bath lift may
seem such a
simple thing, but it
Case Study has made such “ Thank you
for the adaptations
Bob Pallett of Blaby is an amputee who has lived in his a difference to
that you fitted at my
house for 50 years. Health problems have made life in his ”
my life!
93-year-old mother’s
home increasingly difficult.
home, she has
A fall in the shower saw Bob referred to Lightbulb. His mobility issues and
“
assessment ensured Bob was given a bed lever, combi They have is a blue badge
toilet frame and self-propelled shower chair. He was also
assessed for a through floor lift.
been a god send.
It was really great to
”
holder.
If Lightbulb had not helped, it’s likely Bob would have had have all this sorted by
further falls and spent more unnecessary time in hospital.
one team and the Housing
He may also have been forced to leave his home. The
Support Coordinator who
adaptions meant Bob and his wife can remain safe in the
house they’ve been in for half a century.
visited my mother
sorted everything
“ Lightbulb
got me all the
See more of Bob’s story on a special BBC East Midlands
Today piece: www.youtube.com/blabydistrictcouncil. ”
out. help I needed
and I only had
to deal with one
”
person.
Best Collaborative Working Initiative
Association for Public Service Excellence
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Commended – The Collaboration Award
To tell us what you think
Home Improvement Agency Awards in new consultations
from the Council
Best Public/Public Partnership www.blaby.gov.uk/
2018 LGC Awards sign-up
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10 • services
New service underway
Refuse and Recycling’s new alternate weekly collection has begun.
Contact gives you a reminder of information you need to know
Where can I find my new bin collection dates? Book a
All collection details were on a notice placed on your bin in BULKY ITEM
mid-June. If you still don’t know your collection dates visit COLLECTION
my.blaby.gov.uk/collections, and enter your postcode for unwanted household items:
to see the schedule. www.blaby.gov.uk/
Visit
my.blaby.gov.uk/ bulkyitem
Can I leave waste beside my bin?
collections
No. A strict no side waste policy for both refuse Unwanted textiles
and recycling is in place under the new service. to find out your
or small electrical items?
Large, folded cardboard that cannot collection Book a
dates
be fitted into a recycling bin MIND CHARITY
will be taken.
COLLECTION
www.blaby.gov.uk/
mind
I cannot cope
with my current bins under the
NO SIDE WASTE ACCEPTED new service, what can I do?
Order before 30 August to get replacement/
additional bin(s) in September. The price for
any chargable bins will be frozen at £17.50.
Delivery of any bins ordered up to 30
August will take place in September.
Buying and delivering in bulk keeps the
one-off price at only £17.50 per bin.
See the table below to find out if you
qualify for a free larger or additional
bin and find out all details on the bins
available in your household by visiting:
Order hotline: 0116 272 7790 www.blaby.gov.uk/waste2018
Number of Capacity Available Chargeable Capacity
Sign up! people in
household
FREE OF CHARGE
£17.50 per bin
one-off payment
Standard capacity bin(s) Maximum capacity bin(s)
For the latest information
on bin collections Up to 3 people Medium 140ltr Large 240ltr
in your area Large 240ltr and
4-6 Large 240ltr
Medium 140ltr
www.blaby.gov.uk/
Large 240ltr and 2 x Large 240ltr
sign-up 7+
Medium 140ltr bins
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Love Parks Event
Holiday fun for the kids!
When? Tuesday 24 July, 11am-2pm Sign up!
Marking Love Parks Where? Fosse Meadows, LE10 3AB To read news
week, this family event about leisure
is the perfect summer What? Activities at Love Parks include: services and events
holiday adventure to in the district
enjoy one of the district’s • Bubble football • Bouncy Castle • Archery
best open spaces. • Gladiator Duel • Tri-Golf • Active Arts
www.blaby.gov.
Entry is just £3 for ages 3-16 (under 2s free) NO BOOKING REQUIRED uk/sign-up
A Place to Grow When? Saturday 11 August, 10am-3pm
Family open day set for August
Where? Mill Lane, Enderby, LE19 4LX
Supporting
positive health What? Activities at the Open Day include:
and wellbeing,
A Place to • Sale of plants and • Arts and crafts
Grow is a
produce from the garden • Tombola stall
free-to-use, • Children’s garden hunt • Cakes,
sustainable • Garden games refreshments and
community • Children’s planting ice cream van
activities
garden.
For more info or to donate tombola prizes, contact leisure@blaby.gov.uk or call 0116 272 7703.
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MAKE A Councillor’s Allowances Paid
DIFFERENCE 2017/18 (1st April 2017 – 31st March 2018 inclusive)
IN 2019 Special Travel/
Can you make a difference to the Councillor Basic Responsibility Subsistence Total
quality of life for people in your area?
£ £ £ £
Local council elections take place
next May and if you’re interested in Aslam, Muhammed 5,050.08 0.00 71.81 5,121.89
standing, come along to one of the Breckon, Lee 5,050.08 6,208.92 0.00 11,259.00
Council’s information events which Breckon, Scarlet 5,050.08 0.00 0.00 5,050.08
will be held in the autumn. Broomhead, Marian 5,050.08 180.00 0.00 5,230.08
Councillors are important Cashmore, Cheryl 5,050.08 0.00 0.00 5,050.08
because they are… Clements, David 5,050.08 -14.92 0.00 5,035.16
• Alocal
voice of the community, representing
people and communities
Clifford, Adrian
Coar, Stuart
5,050.08
5,050.08
0.00
0.00
132.60
0.00
5,182.68
5,050.08
• Champions of the users of local services Coe, Sharon 5,050.08 1,063.35 0.00 6,113.43
• the benefit of localfuture
Helping to shape services for
people, working
Denney, Roy
DeWinter, Alexander
5,050.08
5,050.08
160.00
0.00
188.70
0.00
5,398.78
5,050.08
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• Overseeing one of Blaby’s biggest
businesses, employing over 300 staff
Findlay, David
Freer, David
5,050.08
5,050.08
4,434.84
6,208.92
0.00
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Garner, Barry
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0.00
5,230.08
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Greenwood, Anthony 5,050.08 0.00 0.00 5,050.08
So why become a Councillor? Hewson, Iain 5,050.08 6,208.92 279.94 11,538.94
• tofuture
make a difference and shape the
of your local community
Huss, Graham 5,050.08 0.00 0.00 5,050.08
Jackson, Frederick 5,050.08 901.30 0.00 5,951.38
• tois provided
ensure that your local community
with the services needed
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• and ensure localviews
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community interests
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Maxwell, Samantha 5,050.08 3,525.84 0.00 8,575.92
are considered
Merrill, Christine 5,050.08 715.39 0.00 5,765.47
• pursue your political beliefs
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• to be concerned about one particular
issue
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Phillimore, Leslie 5,050.08 352.22 0.00 5,402.30
To help strengthen local democracy
Richardson, Helen 5,050.08 1,010.82 0.00 6,060.90
Blaby District Council is keen to
attract people from a broad range of Richardson, Terence 5,050.08 12,417.60 0.00 17,467.68
backgrounds to stand as a candidate. Sanders, Gary 5,050.08 0.00 0.00 5,050.08
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Democratic Services on 0116 272 7640
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or email DemocraticServicesMailbox@
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blaby.gov.uk.
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For bin collection arrangements 196,953.12 78,121.18 1,551.30 276,625.60
over the festive season
The Council’s political management arrangements are based on a single-party, 6 member Cabinet Executive with delegated
www.blaby.gov.uk/ powers. This is counter-balanced by an 18 member Scrutiny Commission with three Scrutiny Commissioners, one from each
political party. The Council also appoints a number of other Committees and Panels through which it conducts its business.
The Council operates a Members’ Allowances Scheme which includes payment of a Basic Allowance to all Members, together
sign-up with Special Responsibility Allowances payable to the holders of designated posts, such as the Leader of the Council, Cabinet
Members, Scrutiny Commissioners, Committee Chairmen, Political Group Leaders and Champions etc. Members may also
make claims for travel and subsistence allowances for carrying out duties as specified under the Scheme.
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DOG DAY
Free event in
Narborough to help you
comply with dog law
JOIN US!
Thursday 23 August 10am-2pm
Narborough Park
Sat Nav: Desford Road, LE19 2EP
In the spring issue of Contact, you gene that can cause breast
may have read about dog collars cancer.
and tags, which are needed to The family event welcomes all
comply with the law and avoid a ages. The Dogs Trust Education
hefty fine. Officers will be on hand to help
To help residents, Blaby District young people learn about dogs
Council is running a FREE family fun with lots of fun activities.
day where dog owners can turn up Leicester Animal Aid will be on
and get a collar and/or tag. Owners hand to showcase their Community
will also be able to get their pooch Pet Support Scheme (CPSS), which
chipped, or make sure the chip’s supports vulnerable owners to Also featuring
details are up to date. care for their pets in their own kids face painting
Donations for collars, tags or chips homes for as long as it is mutually
will go towards the Chairman’s beneficial. and an
chosen charity, Pink Pants, For more information visit ice cream van!
which raises awareness of the BRCA www.blaby.gov.uk
UP FRONT!
District regulation to make taxi journeys safer
Sometimes it can be very hard to tell if a taxi or private hire
vehicle is licensed.
Although all licensed vehicles in the district are required to display
a licence plate on the rear of the vehicle, recognising these
vehicles from the front can be difficult.
But a new regulation means all licensed vehicles will now display
their licence in the top right hand corner of the front windscreen.
The front licence plate will ensure the taxi is easily recognisable
and visible to potential
FACT CHECKING customers.
• Report all minor
concerns to the
private hire operator
• These include the
behaviour of the driver
and the condition of
Details on the plate include
the number of people
who can be carried in the
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or taxi proprietor the vehicle vehicle, the colour, make, And read about this
• Report any major
concerns to the
• Suspected criminal
behaviour must be
model and registration of year’s amazing
the vehicle and the date the Achievement Awards
council reported to the police
licence will expire.
For any queries or concerns about
a licensed vehicle or a driver licensed with
It will also give the customer www.blaby.gov.uk/
contact details and who to
Blaby District, please call 0116 272 7782
contact if they have concerns
sign-up
or e-mail licensing@blaby.gov.uk.
about the vehicle or driver.
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PARK
RANGERS WANTED!
Volunteering in your district
As a Volunteer Ranger, you can:
If you enjoy the outdoors then why
not help with the development and • Be as active as you want
management of the parks in the district
you love, become a Volunteer Ranger
• Help by walking the open space and reporting
back on any problems or wildlife sightings
to make a difference.
You will meet like-minded people and
• Litter pick
have fun volunteering. • Photograph the sites
Interested?
• Be involved in regular work days learning new
skills or perfecting old skills
Visit www.blaby.gov.uk/park-volunteering
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WEEK SUCCESS
June saw members of staff at Blaby
District Council undertake volunteering
Sign up! across the district as part of the
Council’s Community Volunteer Week.
Staff have given over 500 hours to help
For the latest offers 19 district organisations. From mock
from the Pavilion interviews with local students,
Leisure Centre book sorting at volunteer-led libraries
and helping at village lunch clubs,
www.blaby.gov.uk/ each project goes towards helping
local people.
sign-up See the full round-up at www.blaby.gov.uk/community-volunteer-week
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Sum Gardener’s Association what’s on • 15
Annual Show
St Peter’s Church
Centre, Glenfield Elmesthorpe
LITTLETHORPE Saturday 18th
Village Hall
ANNUAL GALA August
CHARITY EVENTS:
Saturday 28 July 2pm
Braunstone
Saturday 21 July
-4:30pm Town Council Hog Roast & Barn Dance
Rides,
games,
Summer Fete (Tickets £12)
Saturday 15 September
stalls Mossdale Meadows Elvis Tribute Act
and Saturday 28 July, 11am - 4pm (Tickets £12)
,
music. Wild animals roadshow, kids go-karts Saturday 20 October
Fun for all! bouncy castle and MUCH MORE! Old Time Music Hall
Littlethorpe Refreshments include ice cream van, (Tickets £10)
BBQ and hot potato van More information about
Park
FREE ENTRY each event is available on
Call 0116 289 0045 for more info ww w.evfa.org.uk
Leicester Forest Ea
Community Libraryst Gle n Parva Annua l Gal a
Vintage Tea & Coffe
e Morning Saturday 4 August, 2pm-5pm
othy Avenue
Saturday 4 August
- 10am to 1pm Dorothy Avenue Playing Fields, Dor
76 Rushmere Walk, Leice
ster Forest East, Leiceste Birds of prey, big top circus,
r LE3 3PD r tent
Tea and scones will llamas, fairground rides, bee
be served! RE!
and MUCH MO
Book a stall: 0116 277 1450
St Andrew’s
Church
Coffee Shop Narboroug h Villag e Show
14 & 28 JULY Saturday 1 September
2018, From 2pm
11 & 25 AUGUST All Saints Church Room
s, School Lane, Narboro
10AM - MIDDAY ugh
Schedules and entry for
Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East ms available late July/e
August from various ou arly
tlets in Narborough and
Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, at:
www.narboroughparis
homemade cakes, book stall hcouncil.gov.uk
& greetings cards
Braunstone Town Cou
ncil Oadby, Wigston & B
laby
A Night at the Locality Meet Up
Musicals New members wanted to
live in Oadby, Wigston, Bla
join a Locality Group for Ad
by and want to help to ma
ults with Learning Disabilitie
s who
Feat Ratby Se ni or Ba nd Adults with Learning Disabi
ke things better in the loc
al area.
r, 7:30pm lities, Autistic Spectrum Dis
Saturday 22 Septembe people that work for com
munity organisations, tea
order, parents, carers and
friends, also
Br au ns to ne Civ ic Ce nt re ms and services are all we
The group meets six tim lcome
ad ult s/£5 co nc es sio ns, es a yea r an d are
Tickets: £7 Meetings are held at differ
bo oked in advance.
Kids go FREE! If you would like to com
ent venues.
Co -op erative band e and have a look please
All pro cee ds to the Ra tby contact 0116 2787111 an
d ask for CERT.
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