NUMBER 7 BUS SERVICE UPDATE – UPDATE FROM LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Leicestershire County Council have advised that they are currently reviewing, re-designing, and re-tendering bus services around the county.  They can also confirm that the above bus service is not being cancelled without any alternative provision, it will be replaced. Final details of proposed changes are still being worked up, and will be rolled out very shortly. However,  they can hopefully provide reassurance in advising that it will not result in any loss of provision.

 

We are holding a series of sustainable travel roadshows in the coming weeks and details of these and the overall project here https://www.choosehowyoumove.co.uk/public-transport/get-around-by-bus/leicestershire-buses/leicestershire-network-review/.

SHENTON LANE ROAD CLOSURE

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CHURCH LANE ROAD CLOSURE

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PARISH COUNCILLORS VACANCIES

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Sheepy Parish Council currently has a vacancy for the Sheepy and Wellsborough Wards and are looking for pro active individuals who are looking to contribute to our thriving community.

More information can be found below but if you are interested please email the Parish Clerk at sheepyparish@gmail.com

 

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Free parking on Easter Saturday in selected Hinckley car parks

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Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council 

Hinckley Hub, Rugby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0FR 

 

PRESS RELEASE 

 

ISSUED 27 MARCH 2025 

 

Free parking on Easter Saturday in selected Hinckley car parks 

 

Shopping in Hinckley will be given a boost with free car parking in selected town centre car parks on Easter Saturday (19 April).

 

Shoppers will be able to park for free from 9am in Trinity Vicarage, Lower Bond Street and Holliers Walk car parks.

 

Shoppers are reminded that parking is free in all council run car parks on Bank Holidays and Sundays throughout the year which includes Good Friday (18 April) and Easter Monday (21 April).

 

Lisa Rees, Clean Neighbourhoods and Car Parks Manager at the Borough Council, said: “I’m pleased that we’re bringing back our free town centre parking offer for Easter.

 

“Four consecutive days of free parking gives you an excellent opportunity to go into town and support plenty of great businesses while doing your shopping.”

Flooding Drop in Sessions

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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 updates on flood related work. Attendees will also be able to get advice on how to be prepared against further flooding, as well as having the opportunity to visit the FloodPod – a trailer packed with real life property flood resilience (PFR) measures.

 

At the FloodPod visitors can see and learn about solutions available that are designed specifically to protect homes and businesses from flooding.

 

Please follow the link for more details

https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/news/drop-in-events-for-residents-impacted-by-flooding

Farmers Help Share the Load

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Funding grants launched for community VE Day anniversary celebrations

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Funding grants are available to support a range of community VE Day celebration projects across Hinckley and Bosworth.

 

This year marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, a day to commemorate the end of World War II in Europe.

 

To celebrate this momentous anniversary, local community groups and organisations are encouraged to get involved by planning events, street parties and moments of shared celebration across the borough on or around Thursday 8 May 2025.

 

Eligible community groups, charities and parish councils organising events and projects can apply for funding up to £300 (with up to £100 for food and refreshments) to help make their local celebrations a success.

 

The scheme is now open for applications and will close at midnight on 22 April.

 

Cllr Michael Mullaney, Executive Member for the Voluntary Sector, said: “I am so pleased to announce applications are now open for local groups to apply for funding to put on a variety of events to bring our communities together to honour and celebrate VE-Day across the borough. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the date the war in Europe and WWII ended, and by making this funding available we hope to see a good spread of entertainment taking place across Hinckley and Bosworth.”

 

To apply, visit www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/veday and complete the application form.

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL VOLUNTEERS

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Leicestershire County Council is currently looking for volunteers who enjoy research and can assist in evaluating claims for unrecorded footpaths, bridleways, and restricted byways across the county.

 

We would support you in finding and researching lost ways and missing links or ask you to assist with existing cases and registered claims.

 

Your work would contribute towards gathering, analysing, and presenting historical and other evidence in relation to claims.  This could range from delving into the historical records to helping post notices or take photos on site.

Volunteers would need to be able to travel throughout the county

 

For the full details of this new role and how to apply please follow this link on our Volunteer Portal:

https://leicestershirecountycouncil.goassemble.com/opportunities/82059-public-rights-of-way-research-volunteer-2025-02-17

 

If successful you will be invited to an Induction afternoon on Tuesday 13th May 2025.

VE DAY

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As you might be aware this year is the 80th anniversary of VE Day (8th May). Communities around the country have been invited to celebrate this event. In the Parish, we are aware of a number of events being planned and would like to invite those and other groups who are planning events to let the Parish Council know so that we can help advertise your event. The Council is also inviting applications for grants to support VE Day events in the Parish. Please see our website or contact the Clerk (info@sheepyparish.com). For more information on VE Day 80, see: https://ve80.com/.