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Posted: Fri, 11 May 2018 13:31 by Annie Armstrong
CYBER AWARENESS
SIMPLE STEPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF
YOUR INFORMATION AND YOUR MONEY
Whatever devices, operating systems, software or apps you use, always ensure you are running the most up to date versions. Updates include security patches to fix vulnerabilities! for further advices click on the attached document.
Posted: Wed, 02 May 2018 15:01 by Beverley Greenwood
High Court dismisses Countesthorpe appeal
Blaby District Council's refusal of an application of up to 170 dwellings in Countesthorpe has been upheld by The High Court.
The application on land adjacent to Leicester Road and Foston Road in the village was refused back in November 2016. The Council rejected the plans, submitted by Catesby Estates Limited, after the application conflicted with policies set out by the Blaby District Local Plan,... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 21 Mar 2018 11:48 by Beverley Greenwood
Consultation on the draft Assessment of whether the regulatory burden imposed by the proposed byelaws is proportionate.
Following the consultation held in July 2017 to October 2017 encouraging residents to help shape an updated set of byelaws designed to enable everyone to share and enjoy Glenfield's parks and green spaces, we are now required to consult and seek the comments and inputs from local users of these facilities on a draft assessment of whether the regulatory burden imposed by the proposed changes to the... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 15 Mar 2018 15:03 by Beverley Greenwood
Dog theft awareness campaign launched
A campaign launched by the Dogs Trust to make owners aware of an increase in dog thefts is being supported by Blaby District Council.
Residents are being reminded to ensure they remain vigilant at all times with their dogs. Thefts commonly take place outside shops, with owners reminded not to leave their dog unattended in any public areas.
The Dogs Trust is urging residents to follow three steps to reduce... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 05 Mar 2018 11:24 by Beverley Greenwood
Lives not Knives
As a National Campaign for Knife Crime continues this week I wanted to thank everyone who has helped promote the prevention messages in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to discourage people carrying knives.
We can see every day in national and local news the presence of knives and the tragic consequences of their use on families, friends and neighbourhoods.
Since October, when I provided an update... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 13:21 by Annie Armstrong
Blaby Lottery total tops £13,000
Just two weeks after launch, the Love Blaby Lottery has already raised an estimated £13,000 for local good causes.
Following the start of ticket sales in late January, over 400 have been sold across the 30 district-based organisations. This means the estimated yearly total for all tickets has already hit over £13,000.
Promotional events in Fosse Park, Pavilion Leisure Centre and the Whetstone... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 09:32 by Beverley Greenwood
Planning breach costs couple over £4,000
Two residents in Enderby have been ordered to pay over £2000 each after breaching planning regulations at their home.
The case, dating back to October 2015, investigated unauthorised works at the home of Dr Reeta Herzallah and Mr Hamdi Almasri of Old Church Road, Enderby. The development included the conversion of their garage to habitable accommodation and the erection of fencing, preventing... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 09 Feb 2018 13:05 by Beverley Greenwood
Council urges collar and tag awareness
Blaby District Council is urging residents to ensure they do not fall foul of a law fining dog owners failing to have appropriate identification on their dog.
The Control of Dogs Order (1992) says that a dog in a public place must wear a collar bearing the name and address (including postcode) of the owner engraved or written on it, or engraved on a tag.
As part of the Council's efforts to make dog owners... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 08 Feb 2018 12:54 by Beverley Greenwood
Blaby District Council agrees refuse and recycling changes
Plans to move waste collections in the District of Blaby to alternate weekly have been approved by Councillors in response to a reduction of £745,000 of external funding.
Following the loss of £505,000 in recycling credits from Leicestershire County Council and £240,000 in a central government grant to run weekly recycling collections, Blaby District Council has spent a considerable... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 24 Jan 2018 09:13 by Beverley Greenwood
