News
Future of open spaces preserved
Future of open spaces preserved
Two popular parks and a collection of village allotments are to be sold for a £1 each to local Parish Councils, safeguarding their future as open spaces.
At the Full Council meeting on Tuesday 19 November, members of Blaby District Council agreed to the transfer of Southey Close recreation ground and Jubilee Park to Enderby Parish Council. They also approved the... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 20 Nov 2024
Council plans for food waste collections
Council plans for food waste collections
Blaby District Council is set to introduce food waste collections as part of a national initiative aimed at stopping food waste heading to landfill and tackling waste and climate change.
The scheme is scheduled to start by 1 April 2026, in line with Government legislation requiring separate weekly collections of household food waste.
The food waste will be sent... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 20 Nov 2024
BDC - Community Awards Nominations
As you know, we are currently running our Community Awards and the public vote to decide the winner and runner up in our Community Group of the Year category has launched today!
Eight worthy organisations have been nominated for their achievements and service in the local community. The public vote will be open between Friday 15 November and Friday 13 December 2024. During the voting period details... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 18 Nov 2024
Blaby District Council News
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Posted: Mon, 18 Nov 2024
BDC Local Plan Update
November 2024 Update
We were aiming to begin our Regulation 19 consultation in September 24, however, due to the new Government's proposals to revise the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the potential subsequent impact of the imposition of mandatory housing targets; the Council now intends to publish the Regulation 19 Local Plan in July 2025. A Regulation 19 Local Plan is the version of... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 18 Nov 2024
LCC Parish and Communities update - Issue 26
Issue 26 of our Parish and Communities update can be found below.
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NEWS
Muddy roads
Farming work is an important part of our rural economy in Leicestershire, but ongoing poor weather conditions can make it difficult for farmers to avoid leaving trails of mud on roads throughout... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 18 Nov 2024
BDC - Air Quality Improvements
Air quality improvements
Four traffic corridors in the District will lose their 'pollution hot spot' status after showing consistent improvements in air quality.
Like all local authorities Blaby District Council has a duty to measure air quality in its area and submit annual reports to the Government.
If pollution is above target levels, then an Air Quality Monitoring Area (AQMA) must be declared. This... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 18 Nov 2024
Muddy Roads
Muddy roads
Farming work is an important part of our rural economy in Leicestershire, but ongoing poor weather conditions can make it difficult for farmers to avoid leaving trails of mud on roads throughout the autumn and winter months.
Muddy roads can be difficult for road users, and we want to reassure you that the National Farmers' Union regularly provides advice on this issue to farmers directly.... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 10 Nov 2024
BDC - Name our EV's Competition
Name our EVs competition launches
We're looking for sparky names to suit our two new electric vehicles and we're asking youngsters across the District to send us their suggestions.
A competition launches on Friday 8 November, open to school-age children, with youngsters invited to submit two entries, one name for our street sweeper and one for our converted bin lorry.
The chosen names will be emblazoned... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 7 Nov 2024
BDC Business News
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☕Business Breakfast
Our next Business Breakfast will take place on Wednesday 20 November at the Marriott Hotel, where we'll cover the important topic of accessing finance.
The event will provide valuable insight and practical advice on securing funding... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 7 Nov 2024
