15th October 2024

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Thurlaston Parish Council provides your local services. We strive to make Thurlaston a better place to live, work and play. Our website includes a wealth of information about how we conduct business and what we do. Use the search or browse the site to find whatever you are looking for. If you can't find the information you require then please contact us.

Latest News

LCC Parish and Communities Update - Issue 24

Posted: Tue, 15th Oct 2024

Issue 24 of our Parish and Communities update can be found below.

Please continue to let us know what...

Blaby District Council Community Awards

Posted: Tue, 15th Oct 2024

I am delighted to let you know that our Community Awards are running again this year and that nominations...

M69 Roadworks Notice 14th October 2024

Posted: Mon, 14th Oct 2024

Please see the notice attached for the M69 roadworks notice

October 2024 Free Fare Travel

Posted: Mon, 14th Oct 2024

Please see the poster attached for Free Fare travel in October 2024

Preventing Car and Vehicle Theft

Posted: Mon, 14th Oct 2024

Preventing car and vehicle theft

Having your car broken into and losing your things to thieves can be very distressing. Here are a few simple steps you can take to keep your vehicle, and what's in it, safe.

1. Always lock it

Fuelling up or popping back into your house to get something are perfect examples of how easy it is to turn your back for a moment and forget your vehicle is unsecured. So get into the habit of locking your vehicle even if you're only going to be away from it for a moment.

If your vehicle has wing mirrors that fold in automatically when locked, make sure you lock it properly. Criminal gangs are looking for vehicles like these where the wing mirrors are still out because it is clear to them that the vehicle has been left unlocked.

2. Close windows and the sun roof to prevent 'fishing'

Leaving windows and the sunroof open invites fishing for items through the gap by hand or with, say, a bent coat hanger, which could also be used to unlock a door for them to get in. Thieves can be ingenious. Don't give them the opportunity.

3. Secure your number plates with tamper-resistant screws

The easiest way to change the identity of a stolen vehicle or avoid speeding tickets and parking tickets is to fit stolen number plates. Using security screws to attach your vehicle's number plates makes it harder for thieves to get your number.

4. Fit locking, anti-tamper wheel nuts to secure alloy wheels

Stolen wheels are valuable, either as parts or for their scrap value. Using locking wheel nuts reduces the risk of your vehicle's wheels being stolen.

5. Secure anything that's on the outside of your vehicle

Anything left on roof-racks, tailgate racks, holiday top boxes or in tool chests are easily stolen when the vehicle is parked. The use of cable locks, padlocks and self-locking tools chests, which are secured to the vehicle, makes them more secure, but still, don't leave things in them if you can avoid it.

For further information and advice, visit Sold Secure.

6. Take it with you or hide it

Your mobile phone, coins for the car park, sunglasses, packs of medication or other items that can earn quick cash are irresistible to the opportunist thief. Remember, the cost of replacing a window is often much more than that of what's stolen. And it should go without saying that wallets, handbags, purses and credit cards should never be left in an unattended vehicle.

7. Hide electrical items and leave no clues

Leaving sat nav mounts, suction cup marks on windows or cables on view gives it away that you have left a Sat Nav, smartphone or other device in your car. Even if they can't see the Sat Nav or iPad they might still break in to see if it's stored in the car, out of sight.

8. Tool theft from vans

Vans are often targeted by thieves for the tools stored inside. If you have to leave tools in a van overnight, it's a good idea to mark them clearly with your name / company name and address using paint pens and seal with a clear lacquer spray. Alternatively, you can use a variety of other property marking systems. Items that are clearly marked are less desirable and more difficult to sell on.

Consider using a lockable cabinet within your van to store tools – a number of security rated products are available. Small cameras are also designed to record inside vehicles. Visit Secured by Design for more details.

You can also take photographs of items of value, make a note of the serial numbers and consider registering them online at a property register site.

9. Park in well-lit and busier areas

It can take less than 30 seconds to break into a vehicle. Parking in well-lit areas and busy streets increases the chances of a thief being seen, so they'll probably steer clear.

10. Take your documents with you

Having a vehicle's registration and insurance documents could let a thief pretend to be the owner. Which means they could sell it on quite easily. So, never leave any documents in the vehicle.

11. Choose your car park wisely

If possible, always try to park in well-lit and staffed car parks or those with a Park Mark safer parking award. To find one, simply check out Park Mark.

Catalytic converter theft

The precious metal in catalytic converters has led to an increase in their theft. Find out what catalytic converter theft is and what you can do about it.

Council Meetings

Council Meetings

TTRO Enderby Road - 31.10.2024

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 22:18

Please see the TTRP for Enderby Road, Thurlaston for 31.10.2024

Venue:
Enderby Road, Thurlaston
Contact:
LCC Highways
Documents:
TTRO Enderby Road 31st Oct 2024 (PDF, 78 Kb)

Full Council Meeting

Tue, 5 Nov 2024 19:00

Thurlaston Parish Council Meeting to be held at Thurlaston Village Hall, commencing 7pm.

Parishioners welcome - 'Parishioners Time' agenda item for any questions/issues/concerns relating to agenda items.

Venue:
Thurlaston Village hall - rear mtg room
Contact:
Clerk

TTRO Notice Desford Road - 05.11.2024

Tue, 5 Nov 2024 22:14

Please see TTRO Information for Desford Road 5th November 2024

Venue:
Desford Road, Thurlaston
Contact:
LCC Highways
Documents:
TTRO Notice 5th November 2025 - Desford Road (PDF, 80 Kb)