Blaby District Council is asking people for their views on how the Council can best plan for the development which needs to take place in the District over coming years. (Photo shows Lubbesthorpe Village, which could be a site for 4000 new homes)
The views of residents and businesses are being sought as to where people think it would be best to locate the 8,650 houses and a large employment site which are required within the District by 2026.
A series of exhibitions where people can find out more before they submit their views are being held at
COUNTESTHORPE 3rd December (4.00-8.30pm) Village Hall
GLENFIELD 8th December (4.00-8.30pm) Park House
LFE 11th December (6.00-9.00pm) Stafford Leys Community Centre
BRAUNSTONE 16th December (4.00-8.30pm) Civic Centre

Spate of criminal damage to motor vehicles in Blaby

Police officers are appealing for witnesses following incidents of criminal damage to motor vehicles between 11.30pm on 25th November and 5.30am on 26th November in Braunstone Town, Leicester.

Three vehicles on Avon Road, four vehicles on Evelyn Road and two on Braunstone Lane were sprayed from a can of paint.

In addition to this wing mirrors have been broken off between September 25th and November 22nd 2008 on Beech Drive, Maple Avenue, Valley Drive, St Marys Avenue.

Blaby beat officer, PC Martin Aston said: "We're eager to trace the people responsible for these incidents as they have caused upset to the owners of the cars as well as the inconvenience and cost to repair the damage. On one occasion up to 10 vehicles were damaged in one night.

"Did you witness any of these incidents or have any information about who may be doing this? If so, please contact us, as the information you provide may help us with our enquiries.

"We would also urge anyone who has also been a victim of this type of incident in the area and has not as yet reported it to the police, to get in touch as soon as possible."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 1955 Martin Aston 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 1955. Alternatively, 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 02/12/08 at 10:54
Crime reference number: SB/06453/08-2

An evening of songs, music and stories for the festive season (at Braunstone Civic Centre)taking a look at the life and death struggle that is symbolised in so many traditional songs and customs of the season. A mix of toe-tapping songs, traditional and familiar with mulled wine and mince pies included.
TICKETS £6.00 NET PROCEEDS TO THE TOWN MAYOR'S CHARITY

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF:
FOSSE PARK AVENUE, EVERARD WAY, GROVE WAY, ENDERBY
Leicestershire County Council has granted the temporary closure of the above roads.
The closure is required at the junctions with Narborough Road South and Soar Valley Way.
The road will be closed at various times between 15th December 2008 and 5th January 2009.
This will enable Leicestershire Police to close the roads for safety reasons during periods of heavy traffic.
During the closure the alternative route will be via:-
Soar Valley Way and Narborough Road South
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
LEICESTERSHIRE HIGHWAYS Tel: 0116 305 2202

We are very grateful to volunteers from BTCV who have been working at the Community Orchard site to construct fencing and a dipping platform.

The idea for a pond came from Ravenhurst School Eco Group and pupils will be invited to help carry out planting in the area.

Officers from Leicestershire County Council attended Braunstone Town Council Meeting on 13th November. They presented details of the proposed £1.5m environmental improvement scheme which includes :-

* Introduction of green spaces (see artist impression)

* New Fencing

Town Councillor's referred to an earlier meeting in September 2006 when it was suggested that the carriageways could be narrowed to allow new fencing and planting along the entire length of the road. It was also suggested that a noise reduction surface could be installed together with a 40mph speed limit. Improvements to Fosse Park Island were also promised to ease traffic flows. Councillor's were concerned that the scheme had been scaled down. Officers referred to the Narborough Road South resurfacing which was completed in 2004/5.

The matter will be considered by Town Councillors again at the Plans & Environment Committee meeting on 11th December 2008. Leicestershire County Councils Consultation Closing date is 5th January 2009. Further details available at www.leics.gov.uk/nrs

LET US HAVE YOUR VIEWS - CLICK ON 'GUESTBOOK' IN THE RIGHT HAND COLUMN OF OUR WEB SITE.

Leicestershire County Council is carrying out a consultation on its proposed improvement scheme for the Narborough Road South. They will be visiting the area in a Mobile Bus on 13th, 14th, and 15th November - follow the link for further information.

Helen Shapiro,whose singles 'Don't Treat Me Like a Child', 'You Don't Know', 'Walking Back to Happiness' and 'Tell Me What He Said' sent her soaring to international stardom at the tender age of fourteen, is to appear at Braunstone Civic Centre tonight (7/11/08) The event has been organised by the local Harvest Community Church.

Helen now devotes herself soley to her Gospel Outreaches, having come out of showbusiness at the end of 2002, after 42 years of touring.

We hope Helen enjoys her visit to Braunstone Town and that everyone has a most enjoyable evening.

The Annual Service of Remembrance will be held at St Peters Church on Sunday 9th November. The Service will commence at 10-45 a.m. The order of service will be very similar to previous years, and the preacher will be the Revd Arthur Deegan.

Members of the Royal British Legion Braunstone Branch will be present at the Service.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
SATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER
11.00am till 4.00pm

This is the ideal opportunity of start your Christmas shopping and enjoy a wide selection of stalls, crafts and refreshments.

Entrance 50p adults, 30p children.

NET PROCEEDS TO THE TOWN MAYOR'S CHARITY

Braunstone Town Diwali celebrations were held at Braunstone Civic Centre last Friday. The well attended event was was hosted by Deputy Town Mayor Mr David Widdowson. Entertainment included a local dance group.

Many thanks to everyone who helped out at our first Apple Day event last Saturday and also for local residents for giving their support.

There were lots of people there and they were able to sample apple cakes, toffee apples, and jams and people could get advice on apple trees, apple identifying, etc.

In the afternoon local residents joined Councillors in planting spring flowering bulbs at the Franklin Park Community Orchard.

Police are appealing for information following recurring incidents of damage caused to vehicles driving along Lubbesthorpe Way and Braunstone Way in Braunstone.

In recent months at least 13 incidents have been reported when stones, bricks and other objects have been thrown from the top of the Braunstone Lane Bridge and from the side of road at vehicles travelling in both directions along Lubbesthorpe and Braunstone Way.

During one of the incidents four to five white youths where seen standing on the bridge. During another incident a youth was seen throwing stones at vehicles. He is described as white, about 12 years-old, with very short, mousy blonde hair and wearing black clothing.

PCSO Lewis Dedmen-Ert, who is investigating these incidents said: "We're appealing for anyone who may have any information about these incidents or has seen any suspicious activity near to the Braunstone Lane Bridge.

"I would ask people to be vigilant when driving in this area and urge them to contact police with any information they have. I would also highlight the obvious dangers of throwing objects at moving vehicles and urge anybody doing this to stop."

Anybody with any information is asked to contact PCSO 6103 Lewis Dedmen-Ert 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 6103. Alternatively 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 07/10/08 at 14:32

During November and December 2008 Blaby Disrict Council will be asking residents and local businesses what they think would be the best locations for the 8,650 houses and a large employment site which are required within the District up to 2026. The Council will also be asking for the views of the community and development experts to establish the best location for a large ‘Sustainable Urban Extension’ (of some 4,000 houses). It also has to identify which villages within the District are most able to accommodate more houses and other development.

A number of initial options have been put forward for large scale housing growth including 3 sites around the Leicester Forest East / Lubbesthorpe, Enderby, Kirby Muxloe and Glenfield areas. Three options have also been put forward for Strategic Employment sites around Glenfield and Enderby.
Please click on 'Planning & Environment' in the left hand column to find out more about the Local Development Framework.

08/0788/1/PX Aldi Stores Ltd, Meridian Way. Single storey extension including new glazed entrance canopy to side of retail store.

08/0780/1/PY Mr P Basra, 1 Watergate Lane. Change of use to hot food takeaway (Use Class A5) and erection of external flue.

Copies of local Planning Applications are available for inspection at the Braunstone Civic Centre. These applications will be considered at the next meeting of the Town Councils' Plans & Environment Committee due to be held on 16th October 2008.
The Plans may also be inspected at the offices of Blaby District Council, to whom representations should be made.