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The latest news from Burton on the Wolds, Cotes and Prestwold.
Residents are being invited to find out more about plans for a new, state-of-the-art recycling facility in the Charnwood area.
The County Council is visiting villages across the borough to give people the chance to learn about a proposed new-look site on the edge of Mountsorrel.
Reducing the amount of rubbish sent to landfill is a top priority in Leicestershire and by 2017 it is hoped that 58% of the county's waste will be recycled or composted.
To help achieve this, the County Council is proposing to replace the recycling and household waste site in Sileby with an ultra-modern, accessible facility at an industrial estate on Granite Way. More »
The new facility would offer:
- a new, modern design
- ample parking space
- containers without steps
- easy access from the A6
- clear signs and information
- recycling for a range of materials meaning less waste to landfill
Roadshow details are below:
• Rothley Centre – 22nd July - 2.30pm – 8pm
• Sileby Community Centre – 23rd July -2pm – 7.30pm
• Mountsorrel Library – 24th July - 2.30pm - 8pm
•A special roadshow will also be visiting Anstey, Mountsorrel, Woodhouse Eaves, Quorn, Barrow, Syston and Birstall on Saturday, 25th July
Anyone unable to get along to the events can also find out more from an online information point available by clicking the underlined link above after 22nd July.
For more information about these events contact us on 0116 305 5850 or email: jmorrison@leics.gov.uk « Less
The regional plan for the East Midlands is being reviewed and people from Leicester and Leicestershire are invited to attend a local meeting run by Planning Aid.
The local meeting, one of eleven training and consultation events throughout the region will be held at Voluntary Action Leicester on 22nd July, 18:00 - 21:00.
If you have any views on housing, transport or climate change, or any other aspect of planning policy, this will be your opportunity to understand the planning system and have your say on options being put forward to the Regional Assembly.
The Parish Council meeting took place on Tuesday 2nd June 2009. A summary of the main points are detailed below.
The Parish Council commented on how lovely the villages are looking in late spring. The hard work carried out by the tenants at the allotment gardens has made a marked improvement in the area. The Parish Council wishes to thank all of the gardeners for making the most of this valuable resource.
The Plantation fun day was discussed, with many interesting exhibitors and child friendly activities, it is hoped that this is the great success it deserves. With the village fête being on the same afternoon, hopefully fun will be had by all. More »
The Police wish to stress that as the warm evenings are here, more windows are left open which can be an invitation to criminals. Please ensure your property is secure. If you see anything suspicious please call the police. 999 if the crime is taking place or 0116 222 2222 if the criminals have left the scene.
Website. http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/ is the Parish Councils web address. Details of meetings, planning applications, contact details, neighbourhood watch, local amenities can be found here. Please let the clerk know if there is anything you would like added to the website.
Minutes, Agenda and Press Releases are on all of the village noticeboards and on the Parish Council website. The Press Release is also printed in The Link and the Loughborough Echo.
Next Council Meeting will be in Burton Village Hall on Tuesday 7th July 2009 at 7.30pm. All residents are most welcome to attend.
Sarah Best — Parish Clerk
01509 212639 (during office hours please)
sarah.best@virgin.net
http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/ « Less
Burton Plantation Open Day - Sunday 7th June, 12 – 4.30
Double the fun to be had at Burton on the Wolds Family Fun Day
An afternoon of activities in Burton’s community woodland is being held in conjunction with Burton’s Family Fun Day. This date also coincides with BBC spring watch weekend and as a ‘Breathing Places’ partner the plantation has received support to host an event to celebrate all that has been achieved since the village bought the woodland 5 years ago. More »
Starting a little earlier than the Fun Day that takes place on the playing field at (so allowing people more time to do both) there will be lots to interest everyone.
Children can follow Alice’s Wonderland Nature Trail, free gift for every particpant.
Professional story-tellers will entertain with outdoor tales in the newly created outdoor classroom.
A display and activity organised by Charnwood Wildlife Trust.
See woodland crafts demonstrated
Opportunities to find out more about conservation and try your hand at woodland crafts.
Free colour leaflet about the woodland through the seasons
Everyone is welcome and participation in all the activities is free.
Why not come up to the woodland before the show starts, bring a picnic, children welcome in their fancy dress ( Fun Day Fancy Dress parade shortly after 1pm)
Remember the woodland can be accessed from the footpaths on Springfield Close and Barrow Rd, if you wish to walk and avoid possible congestion on Towles Field.
For more information contact Catherine Thomson 07887 996293, Burton Plantation Management Committee « Less
During autumn 2008, 19 of the 27 community forums completed a consultation exercise under the topic of ‘Influencing the Big Budget’. This exercise involved using the voting handsets to gain people’s view on what they thought was most important and most worthy of investment.
The choices were based on Leicestershire’s Sustainable Community Strategy, the overarching strategy for all public sector organisations in the County.
The consultation was also conducted with the Citizens Panel and Leicestershire Together Forum. In total approximately 850 people have been directly engaged in this exercise. More »
The key finding from the consultation is that making Leicestershire a safe and attractive place to live and work was seen as the most important area for investment. To make that happen tackling anti-social behaviour and disorder should be prioritised.
The results of the consultation have informed the budget process of the County Council and its partners and ensure resources are focused on the delivery of the priorities for Leicestershire.
A copy of the full report on the ‘Influencing the Big budget’ consultation can be donwloaded by clicking on the link below: « Less
The Parish Council meeting took place on Tuesday 7th April 2009. A summary of the main points are detailed below.
Parish Meetings will be held on Tuesday 5th May at 7pm. All residents welcome. The Parish Council AGM and monthly meeting will be held on the same evening.
A Parish Walkabout will take place in the summer (date to be announced), this will enable the Parish Council to take a more pro-active approach to improving the villages. Please feel free to join us. More »
A Salt Bin will be purchased prior to winter and placed at the bottom of Hubbard Close, for use by the residents of The Orchards estate.
A Vehicle Activated Sign has been installed on the A60 at Cotes. Along with other speed reduction measures, all achieved with the help of the Community Speed Watch volunteers.
A time extension of two years has been requested for the building of the bund at the airfield. The Parish Council have no objection to this request.
A Dog Waste Bin will be requested at the jitty entrance to the Plantation.
The Owl replacement was discussed. An order will be placed soon with installation hopefully taking place this summer.
A Wymeswold Airfield Liaison Meeting took place recently. Councillors reported that possible future activities and the bund time extension were discussed.
Website. http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/ is the Parish Councils web address. Details of meetings, planning applications, contact details, neighbourhood watch, local amenities can be found here. Please let the clerk know if there is anything you would like added to the website.
Minutes, Agenda and Press Releases are on all of the village noticeboards and on the Parish Council website. The Press Release is also printed in The Link and the Loughborough Echo.
Next Council Meeting will be in Burton Village Hall on Tuesday 5th May 2009 at 7.30pm. All residents are most welcome to attend.
Sarah Best — Parish Clerk
01509 212639 (during office hours please)
sarah.best@virgin.net
http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/ « Less
The Parish Council meeting all took place on Tuesday 3rd March 2009. A summary of the main points are detailed below.
Peter Blitz and Helen Robinson kindly attended the Parish Council meeting, and were available to answer questions regarding noise nuisance, enforcement of planning conditions and general planning queries.
Noise problems, call Helen Robinson on 01509 634743 or email her on Helen.Robinson@charnwood.gov.uk . It is helpful to state as many details as possible, including dates and times that problems occurred. More »
The Parish Council has co-opted Warwick Best on to the Parish Council. We thank him for his interest in the role and look forward to working with him in the future.
Roma Landscapes were awarded the contract for grounds maintenance for the 2009 season. Any queries with grounds maintenance on verges, play areas etc should be directed to the clerk.
Website. http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/ is the Parish Councils web address. Details of meetings, planning applications, contact details, neighbourhood watch, local amenities can be found here. Please let the clerk know if there is anything you would like added to the website.
Minutes, Agenda and Press Releases are on all of the village noticeboards and on the Parish Council website. The Press Release is also printed in The Link and the Loughborough Echo.
Next Council Meeting will be in Burton Village Hall on Tuesday 7th April 2009 at 7.30pm. All residents are most welcome to attend.
Sarah Best — Parish Clerk
01509 212639 (during office hours please)
sarah.best@virgin.net
http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/ « Less
Burton Plantation
Every first Sunday of the month over the winter, there has been a loyal band of volunteers working in the woodland by the playing field in Burton. December’s “Do one thing for Nature” day when the focus was on tree planting and thanking our volunteers was the best attended yet. Over 100 hawthorn whips, donated by Leicestershire CC Tree Warden scheme and 40 other native species hedge trees donated by the Woodland Trust were planted. An extensive litter pick took place then our workers had the opportunity to relax and celebrate Christmas with refreshments provided by a small award from Voluntary Action Charnwood given specifically to reward volunteers. More »
January’s volunteers had a busy time making log piles as habitats for small mammals and amphibians. Some new nest boxes were put up, one donated in memoriam, the others bought with donations from Friends of Burton of Burton Plantation.
Between the volunteer days a local woodsman Neil Hunter has done more maintenance, taking out some of the dead and diseased trees that are too close to the paths. It is not desirable to take out all dead wood, as it provides an important habitat. Many of you will have seen or more likely heard the woodpeckers at work on dead tree trunks. On February’s volunteer day 11 people kept warm collecting up the brash from the felled trees and stacking it in piles, ready for chipping in March. The chippings will be put on the paths making them safer to walk on and therefore encouraging people to stay on the paths and avoid damaging the adjacent vegetation, particularly the emerging bluebells.
On the subject of paths, in autumn 2008 the Plantation received an award from O2, “Its your Community” This money was given specifically to improve paths, hence the work you will have seen bridging the ditches. The final phase of this project is taking place now. The path next to the school fence at the end of the pond, is being stepped and stabilised. On completion should provide a drier, safer alternative route to walk to the playground, playing field and school from Springfield Close.
Its not too late to join in this winter’s activity in the woods. There are two more volunteer days, Sunday 1st March and Sunday 5th April. There will be someone to show you what is required at the sports pavilion at the Playing Field on Towles Field from 10am until 3pm on both days, No experience is necessary, gloves and tools are provided, as are refreshments. Why not give it a go for an hour?
If you feel like a walk, visit the plantation and admire the snowdrops before they finish.
For more information about the volunteer days please phone Catherine Thomson 07887 996293.
To become a “Friend of Burton Plantation” phone Derek Brewis 01509 880142. « Less
The Parish Council meeting took place on Tuesday 6th January 2009. A
summary of the main points are detailed below.
The Village Hall boiler had broken down, leaving no heating, so the meeting was
held at Cllr Edmonds house. Apologies to any inconvenienced by this.
The Parish Council has a vacancy for a Parish Councillor for Burton on the Wolds. If
you are interested in finding out what the Parish Council does and what the role of a
Parish Councillor is all about, please ring the clerk or any of the serving Councillors
for an informal chat. To apply to become a Parish Councillor you will need to have
lived or worked within three miles of Burton on the Wolds for at least the last twelve
months and be over 18 years of age. More »
Budgets for 2009 and End of Year projections were discussed, and will be put onto
the website shortly. Please contact the clerk if paper copies are required.
The Precept was set at the same level as last year, which means that the Parish
Councils part of the Council Tax will reduce slightly.
The Parish Council commented on the traffic report submitted with planning
application P/99/0856/2. Wymeswold Ind. Est. The Parish Council are opposed to
this application and intend to speak when the application goes before a plans
committee.
Premises Licence – Prestwold Farms. The licence hearing will be held at
Charnwood Borough Council on Thursday 5th February at 1pm.
Website. http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/ is the Parish Councils web address. Details of meetings, planning applications, contact details, neighbourhood watch, local amenities can be found here. Please let the clerk know if there is anything you would like added to the website.
Minutes, Agenda and Press Releases are on all of the village noticeboards and on the Parish Council website. The Press Release is also printed in The Link and the Loughborough Echo.
Next Council Meeting will be in Burton Village Hall on Tuesday 3rd February 2009 at 7.30pm. All residents are most welcome to attend.
Sarah Best — Parish Clerk
01509 212639 (during office hours please)
sarah.best@virgin.net
http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/ « Less
The Parish Council meeting all took place on Tuesday 2nd December. A summary of the main points are detailed below.
A Brown Bin is now being used at the Burial Ground. Please ensure that only garden waste is put in the bin. No plastic, paper or wrappings please.
The Parish Council has a vacancy for a Parish Councillor for Burton on the Wolds. We have been instructed to fill this vacancy by co-option. If you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor please contact the clerk for further details. More »
Charnwood 2026 consultation ended on 5th December. The Parish Council have commented on this, please see the website for a copy of our response.
The Parish Council commented on the following planning applications: P/99/0856/2 Wymeswold Ind. Est. and De- Pack, Wymeswold Ind. Est. (change of conditions). They also commented on the premises licence application for Prestwold Farms and the application for a Certificate of Lawful Use for Hanger 5, Wymeswold Airfield.
Website. http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/ is the Parish Councils web address. Details of meetings, planning applications, contact details, neighbourhood watch, local amenities can be found here. Please let the clerk know if there is anything you would like added to the website.
Minutes, Agenda and Press Releases are on all of the village noticeboards and on the Parish Council website. The Press Release is also printed in The Link and the Loughborough Echo.
Next Council Meeting will be in Burton Village Hall on Tuesday 6th January 2009 at 7.30pm. All residents are most welcome to attend.
Sarah Best — Parish Clerk
01509 212639 (during office hours please)
sarah.best@virgin.net
http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/ « Less
Click on the link above to view the public consultation with regard to Loughborough Walk In centre moving to the Hospital site and other changes.
Sunday 2nd November couldn’t have been more different than the first Sunday in November 2007 when we basked in sunshine. Despite the grey skies, saturated ground and prolonged drizzle 5 volunteers tacked a number of jobs in the plantation with great enthusiasm. It was noted that many of the trees and hedgerow shrubs that were planted last winter are thriving and it was pleasing to see the level in the ponds has risen.
We are hoping conditions will be better on 19th November when we have some student volunteers coming from Loughborough University to help with seasonal maintenance. If this session is successful they may be able to offer help on several Wednesday afternoons throughout the winter months. More »
A grant received from 02 should enable more work to be carried out on the paths to improve their accessibility and this will take place later in November.
In August the plantation committee was given a small award from Loughborough Voluntary Services to reward its volunteers. With this in mind and hoping that we will receive 100 hedging whips from Leicestershire County Council’s Tree Warden scheme plus further encouragement from BBC Breathing Places project we intend to make the volunteer day on 7th December a village event. See below
Do One Thing – Plant a tree
Sunday 7th December 2008
An opportunity for adults and children to have some fun together helping to Do One Thing for nature in the community woodland in Burton on the Wolds.
Last year we received a grant from BBC Breathing Places Project. This year the BBC is encouraging partner groups to run a ‘Do One Thing’ event to bring people closer to nature on their doorstep. Our tree planting day, following National Tree Week is the ideal time for such an event. In addition to planting some trees there will be an activity for children and a competition
If you wish to take part come to the Plantation, next to the Playing Field on Towles Field, on Sunday 7th December between either 10 am and 12 noon or 1.30 and 3.30 pm. If you can bring your own spade it would be helpful but not essential. You will have the opportunity to plant a tree and explore the woodland, enter the competition and have a look at the new pavilion extension.
Refreshments in the form of hot and cold drinks, biscuits, and as a seasonal touch, sherry and mince pies will be provided free to all volunteers and Friends of Burton Plantation who want to join the fun and see what is happening.
For more information phone Catherine Thomson 01509 881529
Friends of Burton Plantation
The ’Friends’ scheme gives people the opportunity to support Burton’s community woodland. Not everyone is able to take part in the volunteer days but many wish to see the woodland managed in a sustainable way that preserves the natural habitat whilst providing a valuable local amenity. To become a Friend of Burton Plantation, requires a minimum donation of £5 per household. Last years donations were used to fund next boxes and bat boxes. As a Friend of the Plantation you will receive a free pack of plantation notelets and be welcomed to any of our volunteer days and special events such as the Do One Thing Day.
Existing Friends note that subscriptions are due for renewal this month.
To find out more phone Derek Brewis 01509 880142.
The Plantation management committee meetings are open to the public. They are held in the village hall in the winter months. Notice of the meetings will be posted on the village boards. For more information contact the chairman Margaret Pickford 01509 881264 « Less
The Parish Council meeting all took place on Tuesday 4th November. A summary of the main points are detailed below.
Cllr Alan Carr has been investigating replacement Owl sculptures and has spoken to two chainsaw artists who are interested in producing a replacement. The Parish Council has resolved to finance the project up to £1500, grant funding will also be looked at.
Artwork for The Orchards estate is being reviewed. Lucy Kinsella has visited the site and the Parish Council have been shown pictures of possible sculptures, Cllr Edmonds is looking into grant funding for this project. More »
The Village Hall has been partly decorated and has had some new double glazed windows. They are applying to the community fund for a new carpet for the reading room. The Christmas fair will be held on Saturday 29th November.
The Plantation volunteer days are on the first Sunday of the month, if you wish to lend a hand please just turn up morning or afternoon, all help appreciated, tools and gloves are supplied.
The Pavilion extension is nearing completion. Various clubs are helping, with the football club decorating.
Website. http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/ is the Parish Councils web address. Details of meetings, planning applications, contact details, neighbourhood watch, local amenities can be found here. Please let the clerk know if there is anything you would like added to the website.
Minutes, Agenda and Press Releases are on all of the village noticeboards and on the Parish Council website. The Press Release is also printed in The Link and the Loughborough Echo.
Next Council Meeting will be in Burton Village Hall on Tuesday 2nd December 2008 at 7.30pm. All residents are most welcome to attend.
Sarah Best — Parish Clerk
01509 212639 (during office hours please)
sarah.best@virgin.net
http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/ « Less
The Parish Council meeting all took place on Tuesday 7th October. A summary of the main points are detailed below.
Cllr John Elliott has resigned from the Parish Council. A big thank you to John for all his hard work over the years. John continues to chair the community fund.
The Parish Council would like to ask for any ideas regarding a new piece of artwork / sculpture for the Orchards estate. There is some monies from the developer to be spent on art in this area. Please contact the clerk with any suggestions. More »
The Owl is now deemed past repair. The Parish Council would like any ideas on replacement. Please contact the clerk with your views.
Charnwood Borough Council will be shortly announcing there preferred sites for development across the region. This could effect the Wolds villages, with a new development of up to 5000 new homes being built. Roadshows are being held around Charnwood. For more details see http://www.charnwood.gov.uk:80/pages/charnwood_2026_core_strategy_consultation_events_2008
This will also be discussed at the Joint Wolds Parish Councils meeting held in Burton village hall on Tuesday 18th November at 7.30pm. Please ensure that your views are logged with either Charnwood Borough Council, your local Parish Council and /or Cllr Jenny Bokor.
The hedge at Burton cemetery has been removed by persons unknown. If you have any information as to who has cut down this hedge, and why, please contact either the clerk, any Parish Councillor or any member of the Parochial Church Council. This historic hedge is owned by the Parochial Church Council and part maintained by the Parish Council. Neither of which has agreed to any work being carried out of this nature.
Website. http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/ is the Parish Councils web address. Details of meetings, planning applications, contact details, neighbourhood watch, local amenities can be found here. Please let the clerk know if there is anything you would like added to the website.
Minutes, Agenda and Press Releases are on all of the village noticeboards and on the Parish Council website. The Press Release is also printed in The Link and the Loughborough Echo. Please contact the clerk if you have anything you would like to see on the website.
Next Council Meeting will be in Burton Village Hall on Tuesday 4th November 2008 at 7.30pm. All residents are most welcome to attend.
Sarah Best — Parish Clerk
01509 212639 (during office hours please)
sarah.best@virgin.net
http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/ « Less
More and more people are making use of their Community Forum to try and improve local services and raise issues of local concern.
- Residents in Birstall were unhappy that the swimming pool in Longslade Community College was no longer going to be open to the public outside school hours. Discussion at the local Area Forum meeting resulted in the College working directly with local users to find ways the pool can remain open.
- Following the Government’s shortlisting of ‘Pennbury’ as a potential Eco-town, the ‘Have your Say’ meetings in Kibworth and Tugby were the first opportunity for residents in the surrounding area to find out how the District and County Council were planning to respond to this challenge.
- At the Blaby South Community Forum residents and Parish Councillors from Sapcote, Sharnford, Stoney Stanton and surrounding villages expressed their concerns about the volume and speed of Heavy Goods Vehicles travelling through their villages. In response officers promised to look into a range of measures to reduce the impact of traffic and improve road safety in the short term, while explaining how they were looking to provide longer-term solutions. More »
Community Forums give you the opportunity to discuss local issues with your local Parish, District and County Councillors and representatives from the Police and the Health Service. There are 27 Community Forums across they county. To find out more about forum meetings in your local area, please visit www.leicestershireforums.org
Contact: Derk van der Wardt, 0116 3057581 « Less
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