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Investigations lead to flytipping fine
An Enderby resident has been fined £400 for flytipping bed and mattress packaging following extensive investigations.
Blaby District Council's Environmental Health team were made aware of the dump of rubbish at Enderby Hall, back in October. Their investigations led the team to speak with people across the country to identify the flytipper after discovering the packaging had originated in East... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 19 Jan 2018 09:43 by Beverley Greenwood
New NPA Commander
A new inspector has taken over as commander of policing across the Hinckley and Blaby Neighbourhood Policing Area (NPA).
Inspector Emma Maxwell brings 18 years' policing experience to the new role after joining Leicestershire Police back in 2000.
Emma will take up the position of commander from Inspector Dan Eveleigh who was in post for three years. She hopes to continue the strong partnership links... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 16 Jan 2018 13:57 by Beverley Greenwood
Warning about a new scam
Police are warning the public to be alert to a recent scam where people are approached by fake police officers and encouraged to take part in an undercover operation
Since November last year, Leicestershire Police has received eight reports of a scam of this nature and are warning the public to prevent further people falling victim to this crime.
The circumstances are that criminals are contacting members... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 11 Jan 2018 15:23 by Beverley Greenwood
More locations become Dementia Friendly
Three public locations in the district have pledged to become more accessible to people living with dementia.
Forest House Medical Centre in Leicester Forest East, the Limes Medical Centre in Narborough and Glenfield Parish Council have become supporters of the Blaby District Dementia Action Alliance, which aims to create a district with dementia friendly residents and buildings.
Staff at each centre... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 10:21 by Beverley Greenwood
BB19 Bus - off the road
The Parish Council have been advised by Blaby District Council, who operate the BB19 bus, that the bus is still operational but an MOT planned for the end of December 2017 may be an issue for its on-going use. As such Blaby District Council are currently looking at various options as to how youth provision may be provided in the future and unfortunately at this time the youth provision in Glenfield... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 14:52 by Beverley Greenwood
Fake Government Grants Fraud Alert
Individuals and businesses are being warned to watch out for cold calls and online contact from fraudsters who are offering victims the opportunity to apply for Government grants for an advance fee.
To make the grants look legitimate fraudsters have set up bogus companies and convincing looking websites that claim to be operating on behalf of the UK Government.
Fraudsters cold call businesses and individuals... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 09:05 by Beverley Greenwood
Three prosecuted for dog chipping offences
Three dog owners have been prosecuted for failing to ensure their pets' microchip details were up to date.
Under The Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015, dog owners must have their pet microchipped, and for all details to have the most recent information with contact details for a dogs' keeper.
Danielle Hawthorn of Packer Avenue, Leicester Forest East, was fined for the second time this... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 11:46 by Beverley Greenwood
Local Plan consultation launches
A plan to shape housing and employment across the District of Blaby in the coming years is being consulted on with residents and local businesses.
The Delivery Development Plan Document (Delivery DPD) is the second part of Blaby District Council's overall Local Plan. The Local Plan is an important set of documents that help determine the outcome of planning applications.
The Delivery DPD includes sites... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 29 Nov 2017 09:16 by Beverley Greenwood
£5000 fine for untidy land in Whetstone
A land owner has been ordered to pay £4,950.38 and issued a Remedial Order by Leicester Magistrates' Court following non-compliance with a Community Protection Notice.
Peter Thomas of New Bridge Road, Glen Parva was first issued with a Community Protection Warning by Blaby District Council back in May 2016, following complaints of his untidy land off Enderby Road (known as Bulls Hit Farm.)
The... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 28 Nov 2017 09:39 by Beverley Greenwood
CRIME PREVENTION EVENT
Leicestershire Constabulary are holding a crime prevent event on Friday 1st December 2017 1 pm till 3 pm at Glenfield Library - Sandown Road, Station Road, LE3 8BT.
Come along and speak to your local beat team and members of the Police volunteers about home security and personal safety and purchase security products to protect your property
Contact details
For more information contact your neighbourhood... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 22 Nov 2017 14:27 by Beverley Greenwood
