News
LCC Flooding Drop in Sessions
Residents and businesses are being encouraged to attend a series of flooding drop-in events that will take place across the county starting on 27 March.
Those that attend will have the opportunity to talk to key agencies including the Environment Agency and Leicestershire County Council, in its capacity of Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) and Highway Authority, about their experiences and get the latest... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 25 Mar 2025
Blaby District News
In this issue...
🎉 Lottery Super Draw is here again!
Spring is in the air and the next national Super Draw with the Love Blaby Lottery is nearly here! The Super Draw will take place on Saturday 29 March when one lucky supporter... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 25 Mar 2025
BDC News - Tourism Growth Plan aims to boost District economy
NEWS RELEASE
Tourism Growth Plan aims to boost District economy
A new tourism strategy aimed at boosting the local economy, supporting business and backing jobs has been launched by Blaby District Council.
The Tourism Growth Plan has been developed with input from partners and local businesses. It was officially launched during English Tourism Week linking in with this year's theme Supporting People and... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 21 Mar 2025
BDC News- Bold vision for future of local council structures submitted to Government
NEWS RELEASE
Bold vision for future of local council structures submitted to Government
A bold vision which puts people and places at the heart of future council structures in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has been submitted to Government today. (Friday 21 March 2025).
The seven district and borough councils of Leicestershire and Rutland County Council have worked closely together to create the... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 21 Mar 2025
LCC Parish & Communities update
Issue 32 of our Parish and Communities update can be found below.
Please continue to let us know what you think, your feedback is important to us and will allow us to improve our services to you.
NEWS
Rights of Way Maintenance Volunteers
The Public Rights of Way team is hoping to expand the support it receives from Volunteers and they are currently advertising for 'Maintenance Volunteers' The advert is... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 21 Mar 2025
Council Leaders meet Minister to discuss local government reform
NEWS RELEASE
Council Leaders meet Minister to discuss
local government reform
The Leaders of Leicestershire's District and Borough Councils, together with the Leader of Rutland County Council, met Baroness Sharon Taylor, Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Communities and Local Government on Tuesday, 11 March 2025.
The meeting was requested by the District Councils to discuss the approach being... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 17 Mar 2025
BDC - Sping News
Welcome to the Planning Newsletter; featuring a round-up of recently submitted planning applications and details of agenda items for the next Planning Committee.
🚉 Feature: Hinckley Rail Terminal Update
Plans for the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange (HNRFI) have been rejected.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has written to Blaby District Council to confirm the refusal after an examination... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 12 Mar 2025
Minister rejects rail freight hub
Minister rejects rail freight hub
Blaby District Council is delighted plans for the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange (HNRFI) have been rejected.
The Council received a letter today from the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander MP, confirming the refusal.
The Council had opposed plans for the 662-acre hub, earmarked for a huge expanse of countryside between the M69 and the Birmingham... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 10 Mar 2025
BDC - Local Council News
In this issue...
- Council Tax update
- Election briefing
- Hygiene ratings
- How your Council could change
- Sign up to garden waste service
- Electric vehicles are named
- VE Day celebrations
- Support our charity trek
- Youth Conference
- Parks improvements
📢 Council Tax update from the Council Leader
Your new Council Tax bills will be arriving soon, so I wanted to update you on our current financial position and the reasons... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 7 Mar 2025
Blaby District Job Fair
See the attached image for more information on the Blaby District Council job fair Read More »
Posted: Fri, 7 Mar 2025
