Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an incident in Mossdale Meadows, Braunstone Town.

Officers received a call from a concerned father on Wednesday March 10 after his 13-year-old daughter told him, and her mother, that she had been indecently assaulted.

The young girl alleged that the incident happened at about 6.30pm on Thursday February 25, as she walked across Mossdale Meadows, from the direction of the Braunstone Civic Centre.

The girl was alone and was approached by a man who pulled her to a nearby bush and indecently assaulted her. She managed to run away from the man back to her home, but didn’t tell anyone about the incident until two weeks later.

The man is described as white, in his mid twenties, with a spotty and stubbly complexion, sore and dry looking bottom lip, dark bushy eyebrows and scratches on his knuckles.

He was wearing green or grey tracksuit bottoms, a waist length zip up black hooded coat with a white stripe down either side, a dark coloured hat and black trainers that were ripped.

PC Fiona McGrady, the investigating officer, said: "It has obviously been a traumatic experience for the young girl and that is why it took her two weeks to tell someone about it, but she did the right thing by telling her parents and reporting the incident to police.

"Fortunately she has managed to provide us with an excellent description of the man which we hope will help us find him.

"If you recognise the man described, perhaps you know him or saw him at the park, please get in touch. We are really keen to speak to anyone who knows him or anyone who thinks they witnessed the incident, so please don’t hesitate to call us.

"We have contacted a local school in the area to inform them of the incident but we would also like to speak to anyone who thinks that they may have also been assaulted by the same man."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 4495 Fiona McGrady on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 4495. Alternatively, you may contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.

*Please note, some mobile ‘phone service providers may charge for this call.

Issued on 18/03/10 at 11:44

Crime reference number: SB/01229/10-8

I would like to start by extending the Council’s appreciation to all those local residents and partners who have, over the year, become involved in events and projects instigated by the Council and given their support to assist us in providing the high level of service to local people.

We hope you agree that the modest increase in Council Tax this year of 2.9% (equating to £36.29 per Braunstone Town resident per annum compared to £35.55 last year). This includes the first year’s running costs of the Thorpe Astley Community Centre and still represents excellent value for local residents. More »

Everyone is welcome to have a look round the site to see if you can spot some spring flowers, see progress with the wildlife pond and orchard etc.

In conjunction with BBC Breatrhing Places we also have a limited supply of bird nest boxes and 'Tune in to the Dawn Chorus' pocket guides, to give away.

The Community Orchard is situated at Franklin Park, Welcombe Avenue, Braunstone Town

During November and December 2008 Blaby District Council asked local residents and local businesses what they thought would be the best locations for the 8,650 houses and a large employment site which are required within the District up to 2026. A number of initial options were put forward for large scale housing growth including the following:-

SITE A Glenfield - 90 Hectares
SITE B Kirby Muxloe - 170 Hectares - 3500 new homes
SITE C Lubbesthorpe - 430 Hectares - 5000 new homes
(Access road could be from Meridian Way Thorpe Astley) More »

You can use County Council, District Council, Police and voluntary sector services. You can find community groups, attractions or businesses in your area, search for sports facilities or your nearest library and apply for services online. Your nearset Connect Service Shop is at Braunstone Civic Centre, our staff can help you use the website, or find information for you.

The previous scheme is out of date and attracted a large number of objections to detailed plans showing a Sustainable Urban Extension (SUE) with 4500 new homes to the west of the M1 at Lubbesthorpe.

The alternative approach now taken by Blaby is to delete the Proposals Map which showed the boundaries of the sites. The Key Diagram will remain unchanged. This shows an asterisk in the general area between LFE/ Braunstone Town and Enderby to denote the proposed SUE and a circle with an internal cross between Enderby and the M69 to denote a proposed Employment Site (SES). More »

Planning Applications could be received in late spring/early summer. The Cabinet Report suggested that a key issue in the revised approach is the strong likelihood that a planning application for a SUE/SES in the area between LFE/Braunstone Town/Enderby will be received by the Council in late spring/early summer.
It is anticipated that a great deal of the evidence that Blaby Council would have to assemble, if it pursued the more site specific approach, will be provided by the developer in support of the planning application, e.g. Environmental and Transport Impact Assessments. The Revised Blaby District Local Development Scheme was agreed at the Cabinet Meeting held on 22nd February 2010. The Scheme will now be submitted to the Secretary of State.

Braunstone Town Council promotes the Arts and Community Events by working in partnership with local groups and good causes. A number of events are held in the Autumn/Spring of each year. The Town Council underwrites the cost of each event and passes on 100% of the net proceeds to the local group or good cause. By involving the local community, a programme of well-supported entertainments and events has been established. If you would like your group or organisation to be considered for inclusion in the next Programme of Events please contact Mrs Pauline Hurd on 0116 2890045 or paulinehurd@braunstonetowncouncil.org.uk for an application form and further details. Deadline for applications is 31st March 2010. More »

The local Learning from the past group is putting on an exhibition at the Brite Centre, Braunstone Avenue - Thursday 4th March (10am to 5pm), Friday 5th March (10am to 5pm) and Saturday 6th March (9am to 12 noon).
To find our more about our area Click on 'History of Braunstone Town' in the left hand column of our Web Site. If you have any interesting anecdotes - or wish to add items to our history pages please click on 'Guestbook'

Braunstone Town Youth Council hosted an Arts & Crafts workshop for young people during the February half term holiday. The activities took place at Braunstone Civic Centre and included mug and t-shirt painting, glass painting, mosaics plus much more. The event was free of charge and young people of all ages came along to enjoy the activities.

A welcome return to the Civic Centre this popular Quiz and Buffet has sold out every year. Why not get together a team or come on your own for a great night of questions and entertainment!
TICKETS £4.50
NET PROCEEDS TO WOMEN ON THURSDAY GROUP AND TOWN MAYOR'S CHARITY

Leicestershire County Council has given notice of its intention to close the school on 1st September 2010.

There will in the medium term be space in Braunstone Town schools generally as the number of catchment pupils in Braunstone Schools currently is 1608 compared with 1718 pupil places available. Parents will be asked to apply for a place at their preferred school and, where there is not capacity within Braunstone Schools (Kingsway, Millfield and Ravenhurst) places will be made available at Stafford Leys Community Primary School, Leicester Forest East. The usual school admissions appeal process will apply.
For those who are current pupils at Holmfield Primary School and need to be placed at any of the above schools the LCC policy on primary school transport will apply.
This is an extract from the complete proposal. Copies of the complete proposal can be obtained from:
Learning Environment Team, CYPS, County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8RF Tel: 0116 3056399. There is a six week consultation period. (11/2/10)

Leicestershire County Council's Cabinet will consider today a report about the future of the school. On 26th January 2010 the school had 111 pupils on roll compared with 152 in October 2009. For the reasons set out in the report , it is considered that a statutory notice should be published to close the School.
If the Cabinet authorises the publication (in the local newspaper, at the school and the nearest library) of a statutory notice for closure there is a six week representation period following which any objections will be reported to the Cabinet on 4 May for determination.

Braunstone Town Youth Council
* Fabric Painting * Glass Painting * Mosaics * Mug Painting * Light Refreshments
Braunstone Civic Centre - 15th February from 2 pm to 4pm

To book a place contact Pauline 0116 2890045

Works are due to take place in Narborough Road South, between the ASDA island and Braunstone Lane, which will entail the closure of that length of road whilst barrier works are set up.

During the closure, all through-bound traffic will be diverted via Braunstone Lane, Braunstone, Hinckley Road, Braunstone Way, Leicester, Lubbesthorpe Way, Narborough Road South , Braunstone, and vice versa.

The road will be closed overnight on up to 8 separate dates commencing on the 29th March 2010 between 8.00pm and 6.00am. More »