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Leicestershire County Council is responsible for over 1915 miles (3084km) of public rights of way, including paths in both the countryside and urban areas. They are important for leisure, travelling to work or school and health and wellbeing.

Although Leicestershire’s rights of way network has developed over hundreds of years, the Council recognises that it must meet the current and future needs of the public. Every council that is responsible for public rights of way must have a Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP).

In February 2025, Leicestershire County Council invited Members, Stakeholders and the public to give us their views in order to help us to make sure that the Council’s new Rights of Way Improvement Plan meets the needs of communities within Leicestershire. Views and comments were collected through a Survey, Social Pinpoint Mapping tool and through workshops held at the Cycling, Walking and Wheeling Forum.

The Council now has a draft Rights of Way Improvement Plan, informed by the feedback received and the Council’s findings. Engagement continues to be an important part of this process, and as a Parish Council, your knowledge will be invaluable in informing the ROWIP.  The Council would like to hear your views on the draft ROWIP and associated Action Plan. You can do this by completing a survey on Leicestershire County Council’s Have Your Say Webpage which will be open for a 12 week period from the 22^nd May 2025.

The Council would be grateful if you could also encourage your local community to have their say by sharing the link to the survey.

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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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

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.