Council News

PUBLIC MEETING to discuss the Proposed Blaby District Council Local Development Framework Plan

The Parish Council held their public meeting on Tuesday 10th March at the Parish Hall, Kings Drive. In attendance were the Chairman of the Parish Council, Bob Scott, County Councillor David Parsons, District Councillors David Clements and Tony Dolby, the Clerk to the Parish Council and approximately 75 parishioners from various parts of the parish.

Attached are the notes from that meeting.

It should be noted that the District Council has extended it's consultation period until the end of June 2009 and anyone wanting to make comments on the Blaby Local Development Framework - Core Strategy (Alternative Options) and Sustainability Appraisal may do so by either writing to Blaby District Council, Council Offices, Narborough, Leicester LE19 2EP, for the attention of the Planning Policy Team or by completing the online electronic form available on the District Council's website www.blaby.gov.uk.

Copy Letter from Parish Council to Blaby District Council

District Councillor Clement's comments on the SUE

District Councillor Clements comments on the SUE.

'That a Sustainable Urban Extension (SUE) is to be built in Blaby is still a matter of consultation as there is much question as to whether the 4,200 houses in the SUE are required as part of the circa 8,600 required to be built in Blaby District, given the current economic situation and the overall demise of the building industry. However, this question needs to be part of the campaign that our Members of Parliament, our County Councillors and Blaby District Council need to focus on.

Locally, we have to concentrate on the likelihood that site C adjacent to Leicester Forest East being the one chosen for the SUE. The fact that the development is called sustainable should mean that it is able in all aspects to stand on it's feet and be fully independent in all services and amenities.

Nevertheless, there are certain questions that should be asked and concerns expressed ensuring that Blaby District Council's planning department are aware of.

1. That there should be a clearly defined and protected 'Green Wedge' between the SUE and the current parish boundary of Leicester Forest East.
2. That there is a clear policy on the future of the A47 as it passes through Leicester Forest East with the majority of traffic including public transport being directed away from the A47 towards the M1/M69.
3. That all current local services, schools, doctors, dentists, sports and health facilities, are already heavily subscribed and this should be recognised at the commencement of any development not at the end as in the case of Thorpe Astley.
4. The effect on second stage facilities such as secondary and further education and major hospitals also needs to be recognised at an early start.'

TEEN SHELTER

The new Teen Shelter is now in place on the Playing Fields, Kings Drive.

We hope that all who use the Teen Shelter will respect that it is in Memory of our previous Caretaker, George Bates, who sadly died in December 2008.

DISTRICT/PARISH/LEICS CONSTABULARY SURGERIES

Surgeries are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, in the Committee Room, Parish Hall, Kings Drive, between 6.30pm and 7.00pm.

This is the opportunity for residents to come along and discuss any concerns they may have with representatives from the Parish Council, District Council, Local Beat Team and Fred Hunter, Neighbourhood Watch Development Officer.

TUESDAY TEAPOT GROUP

TUESDAY TEAPOT GROUP - Parish Hall, Kings Drive, LFE. The Group meet every 2 weeks and they will next meet on the 14th July, 28th July 2009 between 2pm and 4pm. This is a opportunity for retired ladies and gentlemen to drop in and have a chat over a cup of tea/coffee and cake.

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to call either Sheila on 2234730 or Sue on 2299277

We hope to see you soon!

Community Speedwatch

Public Places Order

DESIGNATED PUBLIC PLACES ORDER - The Designated Public Places Order came into force in December 06 in the following designated areas of the parish:-

Kings Drive

Kings Walk Open Space & Play Area

The Spinney, Kings Walk

Kings Walk

St. Andrew's Church

Are you affected by Anti-Social Behaviour? Do you need assistance in dealing with this? If so, please see the attached booklet.

Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 - Dog Control Orders

A District Wide consultation took place earlier this year with regard to this new Order.

Effects of the consultation -
Fouling of Land Order to be adopted.
Dogs on Lead by Direction Order to be adopted
Dog Exclusion Order to be adopted but amended to exclude dogs from enclosed children's play areas only. (Marked sports areas will be removed from this Order).

New signage will be erected around the District in September/October
New Orders and Commencement dates will be published in local newspapers and copy orders placed around the District in relevant locations - November/December.

Village Services Fact File

Community Transport - Glenfield Village Centre, Minibus Service

A new weekly minibus service is starting on Friday 9th January 2009. It will run every Friday from Leicester forest East, Kirby Muxloe to Glenfield Village Centre calling in at the Post Office, Co-op, Library and Doctors on Station Road.

The minibus collects you from your home. Pick up from LFE and Kirby Muxloe will start at 10am and will return from Glenfield at 12 noon.

Fares are £2.50 for residents of LFE and Kirby Muxloe.

For further information, or to book a place please telephone Community Transport on 0116 2727668.

Opening of Boyer's Play Park

The Boyer's Play Park was officially opened on 14th March 2009 by Mrs. Helen Fairhead and members of her family.