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Parish Matters Issue 32
Latest issue of the parish newsletter.
Posted: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:23 by Dawn Roache
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER Normanton Lane, Heather Normanton Road, Packington Ashby Road, Heather Lane; Normanton Le Heath
Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order at the above location.
A road closure is required on the above locations on the 15th March 2021 for two days. The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order will be implemented for public safety for Leicestershire County Council to facilitate pre-surface dressing patching. The proposed alternative diversion route will... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:40 by Dawn Roache
Covid hotspot: North West Leicestershire 11th highest nationally
Public health chiefs are warning residents in parts of North West Leicestershire to take extra care over the coming weeks, as the district has jumped into the top 20 of the country's coronavirus hotspots.
For the last few days, the area has been hovering around the top 10 and today it's ranked 11th in the list published by Public Health England of the worst areas for cases per 100,000 people.
Overall,... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:08 by Dawn Roache
Long-Term Covid-19 Online Support Service for emotional and mental health.
STARTING THURSDAY 25TH MARCH FOR 4 WEEKS
Hospice Hope are delighted to announce a new FREE Counsellor led, Long-Term Covid-19 Online Support Service for emotional and mental health.
We support people whose life expectancy or quality of life is affected by their condition
- Do you know someone in your community or group who is struggling with Long-Term Covid-19 symptoms?
- Do they need support?
- Do they live... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:16 by Dawn Roache
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER ATHERSTONE ROAD, MEASHAM
Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order at the above location.
An overnight road closure is required on Atherstone Road on the 1 st March 2021 from 19:00 to 06:00.
These works are weather dependant and maybe delayed and carried out on a subsequent evening.
Works take approximately 2 hours to complete. The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order will be implemented... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:47 by Dawn Roache
Litter picking heroes offered support
Leicestershire County Council is supporting local litter picking groups - often called wombles - by pledging to help them access the equipment they need.
Across Leicestershire, there are hundreds of groups who collect litter from Leicestershire streets, parks, verges and other public spaces.
Now, practical support is being offered through a new fund which will supply these groups with road signs and... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:29 by Dawn Roache
Online Arthritis Action Groups
Arthritis Action Groups are an opportunity for people with arthritis to talk with others and share their tips on how to manage their arthritis and stay active whilst at home, and we actively welcome new attendees. We discuss a variety of self-management techniques. Participants will need to contact us directly for the log in instructions for the meeting, and we have produced 'How To' guides for those... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:18 by Dawn Roache
Trading Standards News
Scams and Doorstep Crime
Scam savvy
Criminals are turning to more sophisticated ways to steal your money, whether it's through online offers, emails, texts or phone calls.
Check how scam savvy you are by taking a quiz, where you can also learn how to make a confident challenge when faced with unexpected requests for your money and personal information.
See if you can outsmart the criminals: https://takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:01 by Dawn Roache
Covid vaccination available for limited period for priority groups at three hospital sites
People who are currently a priority for covid vaccinations are being invited to book a vaccination at one of three hospitals sites. The move will help us achieve our target of vaccinating everyone in the top four priority groups by mid-February and make the best use of all vaccines available to us.
Eligible people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland who can now book are those people waiting for... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:00 by Dawn Roache
Hospice Hope
NEW FEBRUARY AND MARCH DATES
STARTING THURSDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2021 FOR 4 WEEKS AND THURSDAY 25TH MARCH FOR 4 WEEKS
Hospice Hope are delighted to announce a new FREE Counsellor led, Long-Term Covid-19 Online Support Service for emotional and mental health.
We support people whose life expectancy or quality of life is affected by their condition
- Do you know someone in your community or group who is struggling... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:10 by Dawn Roache
