News 2005 and Archive

December 2005

* Temporary Road Closure of Fosse Park Avenue, Everard Way, Grove Way, Soar Valley Way Turning Lanes
* Braunstone Close, drainage works
* Publication of Accounts for Year Ended 31st March 2005

November 2005

* Proposals to deal with alcohol related anti-social behaviour - Holmfield Park area.
* Police Surgeries at Braunstone Civic Centre
* CLOSURE OF NARBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH 13th November
* Temporary closure of Lubbesthorpe Road
* Temporary Road Closure of Braunstone Lane
* Leicestershire County Council consults public on proposals for Park & Ride
* Braunstone and Enderby - proposed 50mph speed limit Junction 21 Approach

October 2005

* Police Surgeries at Braunstone Civic Centre
* Park & Ride Update
* Play Equipment to be replaced.
* Braunstone Lane - Road Closure
* Official Launch of Connect Service Shop
* Diwali Celebrations

September 2005

* Appeal for witnesses to burglary in Braunstone
* "LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS" at BRAUNSTONE CIVIC CENTRE
* Temporary Road Closures - 18th & 25th September 2005
* Job Vacancy
* Community Centre at Thorpe Astley a step nearer,

August 2005

* Arson at Franklin Park play area
* Incidents of threatening behaviour, intimidation, assault, theft and arson
* Civic Centre - Blaby District Cashiering Service Restricted.

July 2005

* Launch of new play equipment at Mossdale Meadows and Franklin Park
* Braunstone Town now has support of Police Community Support Officer
* Braunstone Town Mayor invited to Buckingham Palace

June 2005 News

* Park & Ride Concerns
* Play Areas at Mossdale Meadows and Franklin Park closed
* Served in WWII - please contact us
* Change of contact for Trading Standards
* Proposals for Narborough Road South / Braunstone Lane Junction
* Launch of new Volunteer Centre, Blaby District
* Surface Dressing Works at Narborough Road South, from Braunstone Crossroads to Asda Island

May 2005 News

* SERVED IN WWII ? (or know someone who did)
PLEASE CONTACT US.
Local and National events are being held and we are anxious that no one should be overlooked or left out.
* Thorpe Astley Discussion Forum
* Library Services Questionnaire
* Pension Service Advice Surgeries
* Election Results
* Braunstone Lane East - Slip Road to Narborough Road South
* Temporary Road Closure of Narborough Road - slip road to Braunstone Lane East and Narborough Road South West Service Road from Braunstone Lane to the Crossway
* Front Garden Competition

April 2005 News

* Draft River Soar Strategy
* The Volunteer Centre - Blaby District North and Blaby District South merge
* New Library - Site to be agreed
* Town Council's Best Value Performance Plan 2005/2006 published
* Nominations for Front Garden Competition invited
* Town Mayor's Awards of Merit

March 2005

* Holmfield Park Improvement Scheme - £5,000 Grant Received
* £5000 'Quality Council' Grant for Braunstone Town Council
* Children in Need Grants
* Council approves Annual Report & Performance Plan
* Council Meeting 10th March
* Temporary Road Closure of Kingsway, Braunstone
* Public Notice - Leicestershire County Council - probibition and restriction of parking at Ravenhurst Road, Stonehurst Road, Fernhurst Road and Lyndale Road

February 2005

* Awards of Merit - Nominations Invited
* Football Pitch Allocations
* The Council's Budget for 2005/2006 and Statement of Expenditure
* Latest Road Works
* Could you drive for Ring-a-Ride?

January 2005

* Recycle your Christmas cards at the Civic Centre.
* Parish Plan Success - New Play Equipment for Older Kids
* Temporary Road Closure, Centurion Way, Braunstone
* Consultation - Narborough Road/Braunstone Lane - Traffic Signal Improvement Scheme

December 2004 News

* Web Site Feedback
* Town Mayor's Christmas Carol Service
* Medical Help Outside Normal Surgery Hours
* Prime Minister's Speech on Anti-Social Behaviour
* Braunstone Town Council supports residents objections Planning Appeal 02 (UK) Ltd - Telecommunications Column
* Holmfield Park Improvements Questionnaire
* Christmas Services at St Crispins
* Carols on the Green - Thorpe Astley
* Give Burglars the Cold Shoulder this Christmas

November 2004 News

* RING a RIDE - Social Car Scheme
* Town Mayor to attend Remembrance Day Service
* Conditional Planning Approval granted to new Pizza Hut at Meridian Leisure
* Holmfield Park Improvements Questionnaire
* Consultation on Local Transport Plan
* Parish Boundary Review Rejected
* Residents’ views sought to help shape future plans for District
Exhibition at Braunstone Civic Centre on 23rd November
* Proposals for bus stop clearway at Henley Crescent.
* Update on tackling anti-social behaviour.

October 2004

* Franklin Park play area questionnaire
* Planning Application to show erection of 19 dwellings and change of house types.
* Council Wins Lottery Award
* Braunstone Town Council takes part on Local Democracy Week
* Stolen Bike

September 2004

* Request for information - former Braunstone Residents
* Bogus Caller - Kingsway
* Partnership project will see Braunstone Town postcoded
* Winners of the Front Garden Competition
* Proposed New Egress, Asda Store, Fosse Park
* Planning Application received for Jones & Shipman Site showing revisions

August 2004

* Thorpe Astley and the M.1. Widening Process
* Flood Risk Management Strategy for the River Soar
* Summer Sporting Activities a great success
* Objections to 15m High Telecommunications Column
* Mobile Phone Technologies
* New Road Names
* FREE Multi-Sports on the Park
* Summer Fun Activities
* Temporary Road Closure of Narborough Road South, West and East Service Roads, and Narborough Road South Subways.
* Pheonix Arts brings together BROTHER BEAR at St Crispins Church
* Temporary Road Closure of Braunstone Lane

July 2004

* FREE Multi Sports on the Parks - Starts 27th July
* Heritage Wardens Wanted
* Temporary Road Closure - Braunstone Lane
* Summer Fun Activities
* Temporary Road Closure of Narborough Road South, West and East Service Roads and Narborough Road South Subways.
* Phoenix Arts brings BROTHER BEAR at St Crispins Church
* Blaby District Council improving its Refuse and Recycling Services
* Scoop the Poop or Pay the Price

June 2004

* Thorpe Astley - Revised Master Plan
* The Future of Holmfield Park - Have Your Say - Download a copy of our Questionnaire.
* Front Garden Competition - Closing Date 18th June.
* Temporary Road Closure of: Narborough Road South, East Service Road and Narborough Road South Subways.
* Town Council objects to Pizza Hut Application - Meridian Leisure

May 2004

* The Future of Holmfield Park - Have Your Say - Download a copy of our Questionnaire.
* Latest News from our Sports Development Officer
* Town Mayor's Awards of Merit
* Kingsway, Edward Avenue and Cyril Street Subways; waterproofing and concrete repairs.
* Temporary 30MPH Speed Limit - A5460 Narborough Road South
* Bowling at Shakespeare Park - Public Coaching Sessions
* Residents of Braunstone Town invited to attend Annual Towns Meeting on 13th May 2004
* Narborough Road South - Roadworks Update (10/5/04)

April 2004

* Park & Ride Site - update
* Awards of Merit presentation - 23rd April 2004
* Latest Planning Application - Thorpe Astley -
Braunstone Town Council calls upon the District Council not to determine the application until such time as the applicant can demonstrate that the necessary open space and community facilities will be provided.
* Braustone Town Council objects to review of Parish Area
* Citizens Advice Bureau - Outreach service to recommence 20/4/04
* Mobile Library Service Visits Thorpe Astley and East Side of
Narborough Road South
* Kingsway, Edward Avenue and Cyril Street Subways; Waterproofing and Concrete Repairs

March 2004

* Braunstone Town Council successful in achieving Quality Council Status
* Town Council welcomes Planning Application for Doctors Surgery
* Temporary Road Closure - Lubbesthorpe Bridle Road, Lubbesthorpe
* Age Concern Computer Explorer Bus to Visit Civic Centre - Monday 22nd March
* Pension Advice Service at Braunstone Civic Centre
* Chairman of South Leicestershire NHS Primary Care Trust attends Council Meeting

February 2004

* Park & Ride Site Aylestone Meadows
* Thorpe Astley - Planning Update
* Latest Planning Application includes Doctors Surgery
* Sports Pitch Applications invited
* Traffic Signals - Upgrading
* Vacancy - Sports Development Officer
* Awards of Merit - Nominations Invited
* Youth Council Meeting
* Mobile Library Services in Braunstone Town
* The Council's Budget for 2004/2005 and Statement of Expenditure

January 2004

* Temporary road closure - Narborough Road South (West Service Road) from 5th January 2004.
* New Centrebus No.81 service
* Meet the Chairman of the South Leicestershire Primary Care Trust
* Official Launch of the Braunstone Town Parish Plan
* Kingsway North Area - Road Safety Scheme
* Town Clerk achieves AQA Certificate in Local Government Administration
* Council Tax
* Braunstone Town Council bids for Quality Status
* Official Launch of the Braunstone Town Parish Plan

December 2003

* Civic Carol Service - Sunday 7th December at 6.30pm
* New Lighting Scheme - Kingsway North
* Post Office on Braunstone Lane to close
* Planning Appeal - Thomas Cook Public House, 48 Narborough Road South
* Trefoil Guild Diamond Jubilee Rose Planting
* Christmas Fantasia at Braunstone Civic Centre
* Temporary Closure of NRS West Service Rd. From 5/1/04
* Revise Plans for the Thomas Cook Public House site
* Santa visits the Toddler Group
* Civic Centre - Xmas & New Year Opening Times
* Web Site Visits Increase

November 2003

* Events at St Crispins
* Remembrance Service
* Road Works Alert
* Pension Advice
* Vacancy
* Post Office Closure - Braunstone Lane
* Council's observations on Post Office Closure
* "The Corrs" Live Tribute Concert
* Police warn residents not to be duped by door to door sales people.
* Stones thrown from road bridge
* Blaby District Council launches Cash Payment Kiosk at Civic Centre
* Notice of Audit and Deposit of Accounts
* Change of bus route for Arriva 104

October 2003

* Events at St Crispins
* Remembrance Service
* Recent Planning Decisions
* Draft Parish Plan Public Exhibition - 4th October 2003
* Thomas Cook Planning Application
* Latest Community Grants
* New - Pay your Council Tax, Rent or Business Rates at a time that suits you
* Free Pension Advice
* Vacancy - Assistant Groundsperson
* Plans to Close Post Office on Braunstone Lane