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The February edition of OUR NEWS is here
The February edition of OUR NEWS is here
We are delighted to bring you February's edition of OUR NEWS – our newsletter for Neighbourhood Watch supporters across England and Wales.
This edition includes advice on how to steer clear of romance fraud this Valentine's Day, as well as three major cybercrime predictions for 2023, and details of a new app for reporting hate crime against the LGBTQ+ community....
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2023
Free Arthritis Event
Arthritis Action are offering a free course. Please see their website for full details: Self-Management Online - Two day event - 2nd & 9th February - Arthritis Action
Posted: Thu, 19 Jan 2023
Think WIDEN to prevent burglary
Nearly two-thirds (65%)* of us are worried about our home being broken into, yet there are simple, proven measures we can all take to halve our chances of being burgled.
Neighbourhood Watch have joined forces with our longstanding primary smart security partner, ERA Home Security, to bring you our Think WIDE(N) burglary prevention campaign highlighting the simple, evidence-based WIDE measures which...
Posted: Thu, 19 Jan 2023
Road Closure - Station Lane 28th January 2023
Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order at the above locations.
A road closure is required on Station Lane at the level crossing on the 28th of January 2023 for 1 night (21:00hrs – 09:00hrs).
The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order will be implemented for public safety, so Network Rail can undertake rail track maintenance. Emergency access cannot...
Posted: Thu, 12 Jan 2023
Warm Homes
The Warm Homes team within Public Health at Leicestershire County Council has developed a refreshed advice booklet for residents to support ways to maintain affordable warmth at home. It is filled with practical tips and signposting to wider support and further information and resources. This will be available via the Council energy grants webpage and the Warm Homes pages on the First Contact Plus...
Posted: Tue, 10 Jan 2023
MAIN STREET, KIRBY BELLARS TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC ORDER 2023
Notice is hereby given that the Leicestershire County Council intends not less than 7 days from the date of this Notice to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1984. It is expected that the Order will come into force on 24/01/2023 and have a maximum duration of 1 month.
The works will be completed within the period of the Order. The works will commence when the appropriate signs...
Posted: Fri, 23 Dec 2022
The Police and Crime Commissioner wants to hear your views on where to focus resources
Dear Resident,
The Police and Crime Commissioner wants to hear your views on where to focus resources in order to sustain and strengthen the Police service in areas that matter to you.
Please take some time to complete the survey by following the link here: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7146840/Budget-Survey-2023-2024
If the link doesn't work, please find the survey linked on the home page of the Office...
Posted: Thu, 15 Dec 2022
Cost of Living - Useful Resources
In light of the current Cost of Living crisis we wanted to provide some information relating to Warm Spaces and wrap around support available in Melton Borough. Please find attached a useful leaflet containing information and resources that may be of interest to anyone struggling with the rise in the cost of living. You can also visit our website to access support and guidance.
Posted: Mon, 12 Dec 2022
Leicestershire Trading Standards Christmas 22 Newsletter
The latest Trading Standards Newsletter can be found at the following link https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2022-12/trading-standards-newsletter-winter-2022.pdf.
Posted: Mon, 12 Dec 2022
Christmas Waste Prevention
Christmas is a time when we buy and consume more than is usual, and because of this it's a time when we waste more than usual and have larger environmental footprints.
For example, the Bank of England report that our spending habits change in the run-up to Christmas, and in December the average UK household spends 29% more than is usual. The amount we waste at home mirrors that closely. Household waste...
Posted: Mon, 5 Dec 2022
