Leicestershire County Council is proposing a scheme to improve crossing facilities of the Welcombe Avenue/Henley Crescent/Ravenhurst Road junction. The scheme involves footway resurfacing, flush pedestrian crossing points, a junction speed table and bus stop improvements, along with an advisory school 20mph zone.

Scheme construction is proposed to begin the week commencing the 13th of July 2009 and is anticipated to finish within eight weeks.
For the majority of the construction works it will be necessary to use three-way lights throughout the construction period. Access to properties and businesses will be maintained throughout the works. For the construction of the junction speed table, towards the end of the scheme, it will be necessary to implement a road closure and diversion route for a likely period of 2/3 days.
Should you have any queries about the above-mentioned scheme details or works please contact Mr Richard Clay on Leicester (0116) 3058246 and regarding the scheme identification Charlie Wardle on (0116) 3057273.

Saturday 4th July
11am to 4pm
Mossdale Meadows, off Kingsway

Stalls and Crafts * Bouncy Castles * Local Craft Tent * Ball Pit * BBQ * Face Painting * Tug O War * Games - Hook a Duck * Pentalty Shoot Out * Mini Banger Racing * Police Dog Display * Tombolas * Mini Farmers Market * Puppet Show * Keep Fit Display * Cuddly Character * Beauty & Nail Stalls * Ice Cream Van * Bowling * Sports & Races * Cheerleading Display * Gorse Hill Farm Animals

Working with residents your local Police Beat Team identified issues of anti social behaviour on Holmfield Park and Wardens Walk.

The beat team patrolled the area at peak times with a video camera and dealt with numerous offenders. Anti Social Behaviour letters were sent to more than 15 youths.
Residents who have spoken to local youths informed the beat Team that some of the young people had noticed from the Blog that high profile patrols were occurring in the area particularly on Friday and Saturday nights.
The Beat Team has also been liaising with local youths and residents to inform them of a zero tolerance and updates. More »

Braunstone Town Council has appealed for volunteers who are prepared to work with people in our area to help them understand climate change, how it impacts on them directly and how they can make a difference.

The Government says that Climate change, is the most serious challenge facing the world, and can only be tackled effectively if we all take action now.
They say that Parish and town councils, as the first tier of government, can play a substantial role in the drive to reduce the risks of climate change. More »

Braunstone Town Mayor, Mr David Widdowson will host a Civic Reception on Saturday 27th June 2009 (2pm-4pm) at Braunstone Civic Centre. This will be part of national celebrations in recognition of the service given by all armed service personnel – past, present and future. Anyone wishing to attend should contact Mrs P Hurd - 0116 2890045

Blaby Local Policing Unit would like to thank vigilant residents for their assistance in the arrest of four suspects who were arrested on suspicion of burgling a house at Thorpe Astley. Originally a resident from Leicester Forest East called in and described prowlers in her back garden, alerting police officers to suspicious activity in the area. When a report was received an hour later of males having been disturbed breaking into a house at Thorpe Astley officers were ideally placed to attend and arrest the four males who are currently still being questioned. More »

Watergate Lane and Lubbesthorpe Bridle Road will be closed to enable Leicestershire County Council to carry out bridge and carriageway repairs as follows:-

0700 hours on Monday 29th June 2009 for approximately 4 weeks.

During the closure the alternative route will be via Beggars Lane, Desford Lane, Mill Hillm, Hall Walk, Leicester Lane Enderby, Narborough Road South, NRS Service Road and Watergate Lane and vice versa.

For further details contact Leicestershire County Council on 0116 3050001.

Win a Center Parcs mid-week or weekend break! Click on the above link - (www.bikeweek.org.uk/center_parc.php)

Blaby District Council are organising a number of events:-

Bike Challenge at Enderby Leisure Centre including free adult spinning sessions - Tuesday 16th June at 10am and Wednesday 17th June at 5.45pm

Bike Maintenance and advice - Free Bike Check ups etc. Blaby District Council Offices, Narborough, Leicester between 12 and 2pm on 16th and 18th June.

BMX club at Huncote BMX track 13th and 20th June. More »

Braunstone Town Council has received funding for the latest phase of the Franklin Park Community Orchard and Wildlife Area.

Mrs J Fox, Leader of the Council with the Deputy Town Mayor Miss Anthea Ambrose pictured with Sean Tizzard from the Big Lottery Fund pictured at the Open Day on 6th June 2009.

It is expected that the site will be opened up at further dates over the summer, with the Apple Day Celebrations on Saturday 3rd October.

Local volunteers got their hands dirty to help out with Braunstone Towns 'Dirty Weekend' Springwatch project at the Franklin Park Community Orchard and Nature Area.
All across the country people mucked in to volunteer to transform a neglected nature spot in their area. About fifty people of all ages visited the Orchard site last Saturday and helped out by undertaking some wild flower planting, building bee hotels and thinning out the apples on the young trees etc. Children's Activity Packs were also provided.

BRAUNSTONE TOWN WARD
Jo FOX The Labour Party Candidate 1214 (Elected)
Damian Andrew STUART The Conservative Party Candidate 1045
Gary REYNOLDS British National Party 547
Felicity Caroline POLLARD Liberal Democrat 412

ENDERBY MERIDIAN WARD
Jackie DICKINSON The Conservative Party Candidate 1543 (Elected)
Bill WRIGHT The Labour Party Candidate 720
Michael Charles ROBINSON British National Party 626

Your Voice, Your Choice - Book Here!
Blaby North - Monday 8th June, 5pm, County Hall, Glenfield
Glenfield, Braunstone, Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe

Do you have an idea for an exciting local project but need a boost? Are you a local resident looking to have your say on how funding is spent on local activities? Are you a representative of a local community group? If the answer to any of these questions is “YES!” this is the event for you!

We are offering residents and representatives of community groups from the district of Blaby, the opportunity to propose and vote on exciting, innovative local projects worthy of a share of £20,000. Each proposal should be focused on either Children and Young People, Economic Stability or Vulnerable People.

County Council and European Elections

Polling Stations Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

4th June 2009

SHOULD THE SEATS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS BE RETAINED OR REMOVED?

* Corner of Avon/Bidford Road
* Turnbull Drive Shops

Street Seats have traditionally been provided by the Town Council to offer our less mobile local residents a place rest on the way to the shops etc. Seats also offer people a place to meet up for a chat and watch the world go by. From time to time we get requests for seats to be removed because of rowdy or anti social behaviour etc.
WE WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR VIEWS ABOUT THE SEATS AT THE ABOVE LOCATIONS?
Please forward your comments to Ian Laughton, Braunstone Town Council, Civic Centre,Kingsway, Braunstone Town, Leicester LE3 2PP before 3rd September 2009

Last week local children from Millfield and Kingsway Primary Schools helped plant the newly created pond in Franklin Park Community Orchard and Wildlife Area.
The pond has been provided with the help of Volunteers from Leics and Rutland BTCV and paid for through various grants including the Big Lottery Fund - BBC Breathing Spaces Project.
Local residents can see progress with the project at an Open Day on 6th June - 11am to 3pm (Free entry)
• Bring along a picnic and enjoy the atmosphere
• Have a go at making a ‘bee hotel’
• Do some planting to encourage bees and butterflies
• Children’s Activity Sheets •