News

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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.

Cost of living –... Read More »

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.

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... Read More »

Information on the to the Cost of Living crisis with the Citizens Advice can be found here:

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/get-help-with-the-cost-of-living/

Welcome to our December OUR NEWS – the final newsletter for 2022. Yes, we hear you... it is not December just yet... but we wanted to get this to you in good time.

We know that everyone is under increasing financial pressure at the moment, which is why this edition highlights how to stay more protected this season whilst shopping online.

We are also pleased to bring you a selection of discounts... Read More »

We are delighted to bring you OUR NEWS for November.

With the cost of living crisis, many people are under financial strain. Our newsletter highlights were to go additional support and how to support others.

We also look at: how to reduce your chances of being burgled this winter; how to support older people; combating the never-ending cycle of stress; creating places for connection; and more.

We hope... Read More »

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

Nightly road closures are required on Melton Road (outside Brooskby College for 250 metres approx.) on 21st November 2022 for 5 nights (20:00hrs – 06:00am). The road will be reopened during the day.

The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order has been implemented for public safety, so C3... Read More »