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TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER

A444 Atherstone Road, Appleby Magna

Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order at the above location.

The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order will be implemented for public safety for National Grid Electricity Distribution to facilitate substation works.

A road closure is required on Atherstone Road (Southbound only) between... Read More »

Posted: Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:31 by admin

Tags: Temporary Traffic Regulation Order

Forest Beat Police Newsletter 1st - 31st October 2022

Forest Beat Police Newsletter 1st - 31st October 2022

Posted: Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:32 by admin

Tags: Newsletter, Police

Measham United Charities No. 243199

The Trustees of Measham United Charities invite applications from anyone who lives in the village and is in need of financial assistance to purchase for example children's beds, carpets or white goods.

Anyone wishing to apply please contact the secretary for an application form on 01530 589583. All information will be kept in the strictest of confidence.

Posted: Tue, 01 Nov 2022 14:10 by admin

Tags: Assistance, Finance

Scam Energy Texts

The latest energy scam doing the rounds capitalises on the fact that the Government's £400 energy grant is being rolled out.

If you receive one of these fake texts, do not click on the link.

Any grants will be automatically applied to people's accounts. Y

ou can report fraud or cybercrime to Action Fraud using their online reporting tool.

Posted: Tue, 01 Nov 2022 11:03 by admin

Tags: Community, Community Information

Ready For Winter

Facing a cold winter? Worried about energy bills? Need some help?

Leicestershire County Council's Local Area Co-ordinators are organising information cafés to offer advice and support on: balancing your budget, keeping warm, practical help you can access, tips and tricks to help you get through this winter!

• Pathways Café, Holy Trinity Church Kilwardby Street, Ashby Thrs 3 November,... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:58 by admin

Tags: Community Information, Health & Wellbeing

Cook, Meet & Eat

Families, parents, carers, grandparents - Sign up for Go Learn's FREE cooking course, which starts on Wed 26 October for six weeks.

Learn how to use a slow-cooker and receive one for free at the end of the course (*must attend each week).

All recipes and food will be provided. No experience is required.

To find out more email Juliette.smart@leics.gov.uk

To book a place ring Freephone number 0800 9880308,... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:56 by admin

Tags: Community Information, Health & Wellbeing

Food Bank Referrals

Many families are struggling with rising costs right now. Did you know that referrals can be made through NWLDC's Customer Services team to get support for anyone who needs help?

Phone Customer Services on 01530 454545. They will take some information and can:

• Make a referral to a local food bank for a parcel to be picked up

• Signpost to financial support

• Signpost on to additional services... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:55 by admin

Tags: Community Information, Health & Wellbeing

Plenty 2 Cook

MRC Community Action is running a Plenty 2 Cook Food Market in an exciting initiative to bring the local community together.

The market runs on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9.00am - 1.00pm at MRC Community Action, 85 Belvoir Road, Coalville, LE67 3PH.

Fill your bag of fresh fruit and veg for just £1. A range of other fresh and frozen produce is available at low cost.

What's on:

• Live... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:53 by admin

Tags: Community Information, Health & Wellbeing

Healthy Start Scheme

Do you know someone who is more than 10 weeks pregnant or has a child under four?

The Government's Healthy Start scheme could help them buy healthy foods or get free vitamins.

If eligible, they will be sent a Healthy Start card that can be used in some UK shops to buy:

• plain liquid cow's milk

• fresh, frozen and tinned fruit and vegetables

• fresh, dried and tinned pulses

• infant formula... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:51 by admin

Tags: Community Information, Health & Wellbeing

Running Costs

Everyone is looking to reduce their running costs at the moment. Here are three websites that can help you work out how to save energy and money.

Citizens Advice has created a useful calculator to help you understand: • how much money your appliances cost to use • which appliances are costing you the most money

Confused.com has produced a guide showing how much it costs to run appliances and... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:49 by admin

Tags: Community, Community Information

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