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If we want to improve the health and wellbeing outcomes for youngpeople in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, we need to hear their experiences
With statistics showing that by year 6, 1 in 4 children will be obese and over half of young people will report feelings of stress or anxiety on at least some occasion, we need to understand more about the experiences of young people if we are to improve their health and wellbeing outcomes.
Good health for young people is key to their wellbeing and forms the basis of good health in later life. There... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 18 Jan 2024
Exciting opportunity to receive a free home security system - apply now!
We are delighted to share that our partner SimpliSafe are giving away a limited number of home security systems this January – for free!
If you would like to be involved in this project, please fill in this form by 5pm on Thursday 18th January.
If you are selected to take part, we ask the following in return for this free home security system…
- Videos (you can use your phone!) of you/ your... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 15 Jan 2024
Green-fingered volunteers needed to help plant 500 trees to createwoodland at Kirby Fields
The council is inviting residents to assist them in planting 500 trees at Kirby Fields, Cowslip Drive, Melton Mowbray between 9.30am and 1.30pm on Thursday 18 January.
The council aims to transform a 0.5-hectare site into a lush, broadleaf native woodland. The new green space will offer a haven for local wildlife, whilst also helping to reduce carbon in the atmosphere and providing a tranquil space... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 11 Jan 2024
Leicestershire Police. Courier Fraud Incidents, Please share And Raise Awareness
We hope you are well and have had a good New Year. We would just like to raise some awareness regarding recent reports of Courier Fraud where residents in Leicestershire have fallen victim to these types of scams.
Criminals will target anyone, but recent victims are often elderly, and thousands of pounds have been lost.
Please take a look at the below image and links. It is worth visiting sites such... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 9 Jan 2024
What Are You Saying? Young Voices on Healthcare
NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board (LLR ICB), working with a range of partners, has just launched a large-scale engagement with young people aged 11 – 25 years.
The insights and knowledge gained will be used to improve services and ultimately enhance the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
We would like as many of the 222,000 young people aged 11 -25... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 4 Dec 2023
Neighbourhood Watch Have Some Vacancies
Hello Kirby Bellars
Due to unforeseen circumstances we have some voluntary roles available on the committee board that need filling. below are the roles that we now have vacant:
Secretary
Social Media Coordinator
Advertising/Marketing Coordinator
Governance Coordinator
If you think you have the skills and would like to know more about these roles please do get in touch
Kind regards
| Message Sent By
Craig... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 27 Nov 2023
Home Upgrade Grant
We have a grant scheme launched which is currently open to applications, the Home Upgrade Grant (HUG2) launched by Leicestershire County Council's Warm Homes service, which may be of interest to Leicestershire residents. I have attached scheme information poster, leaflet and template newsletter which you are welcome to share through your newsletter channels/webpages.
The Home Upgrade Grant is administered... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 23 Nov 2023
Council seeks local views on Climate Change Strategy
Residents, local business, community groups and other organisations are being invited to help shape a new local strategy to tackle climate change.
Full information can be found here: Climate Change Strategy consultation – Melton Borough Council Read More »
Posted: Thu, 23 Nov 2023
Leicestershire Police Want To Know What You Think
Dear Resident,
We would like to invite you to share your view of Leicestershire Police, to enable us to continue to improve our service.
This short survey asks six simple questions and should take no longer than five minutes to complete. Your data is encrypted and individual answers will not be shared externally.
Please click on the following link to complete the survey:
Posted: Wed, 22 Nov 2023
Residents and businesses encouraged to have their say on Local Plan update
Melton Borough Council have launched the Local Plan Issues and Options Consultation.
Residents and businesses are encouraged to share their thoughts by taking part in the consultation.
Read the full article on the Melton Borough Council website. Read More »
Posted: Wed, 8 Nov 2023