January 2012
Tue 31st January, 2012
Guest Appearance at Needham's Walk Skate Park Session
YOUNG skaters can enjoy the facilities of North West Leicestershire District Council's mobile skate park at Needham's Walk Car Park in Coalville on Saturday 4th February.
Tue 31st January, 2012
Ibstock and Heather by-Election
Electors in North West Leicestershire’s Ibstock and Heather Ward will have six candidates to choose from when casting their vote for a new District Councillor to fill the vacant seat at the forthcoming by-election on Thursday 16th February 2012.
Tue 31st January, 2012
North West Leicestershire Tenants Help Green Fingered Students
A close working relationship between North West Leicestershire District Council tenants and Castle Rock High School in Coalville is continuing with funding for a poly tunnel to help pupils grow fruit and vegetables – both for themselves and the..
Tue 31st January, 2012
Future Of “Green Wedge” to Be Decided
The public inquiry into the planning application to build 1,420 new houses and a new village centre on the ‘Green Wedge’ between Coalville and Whitwick opens at 10am on 7th February 2012.
Tue 31st January, 2012
Free Health Checks – Your Health Matters!
Local residents are being encouraged to come along for a FREE health check at a Well Families Clinic in Ibstock on 7th February 2012.
Mon 30th January, 2012
1,000 New Doors Fitted to North West Leicestershire Council Tenants' Homes
North West Leicestershire District Council has recently completed the landmark fitting of the 1000th new door as part of its investment programme to improve council tenants’ homes.
Thu 26th January, 2012
Agreement Made to Clean Up Mantle Lane Bridge
North West Leicestershire District Council is pleased that, following ongoing discussions with Network Rail, Network Rail wish to progress a new scheme to help reduce problems caused by pigeons roosting on and around the Network Rail bridge in Mantle..
Tue 24th January, 2012
Keep Fit in North West Leicestershire – Without Hitting Your Back Pocket
North West Leicestershire’s Hermitage and Hood Park Leisure Centres have introduced a number of initiatives in response to the financial pressures currently being faced by its leisure centre users and potential new users.
Tue 24th January, 2012
New Plan to Invest £70m in North West Leicestershire’s Council Housing in Next Decade
North West Leicestershire District Council’s Cabinet has approved a draft Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan. The document outlines the Council’s plans for its housing services for the next 30 years. The changes outlined in the plan will..
Tue 24th January, 2012
New Sports Grants Celebrate Olympic Year
Five new sports grants for the Olympic year of 2012 are now available across North West Leicestershire.
Thu 19th January, 2012
"Stop and Tell" and Report Hate Incidents
A campaign aimed at encouraging people, particularly those with mental health difficulties, to report hate incidents is being held in Leicestershire the week commencing 23rd January 2012.
Thu 19th January, 2012
Work Progressing on New Wedding and Ceremony Venue in Coalville
Work is progressing well on the transformation of part of North West Leicestershire District Council’s offices, which will see the 1930s-built building in the heart of Coalville become the new home of the registration service in North West..
Thu 19th January, 2012
£1.4 Million Bid for Local Transport Schemes
At its meeting on 17th January 2012, North West Leicestershire District Council’s Cabinet endorsed plans to bid for transport funding for the District.
Thu 19th January, 2012
North West Leicestershire Residents Encouraged to Stay Active
If you’re struggling with a New Year’s resolution to lose the pounds don’t give up – North West Leicestershire District Council’s Active Together Team and Leisure Centres have some great opportunities to help keep New Year diet and fitness..
Thu 19th January, 2012
Free Family Bokwa Taster Session
North West Leicetsershire District Council’s Active Together Team is holding a Bokwa taster class so families can get fit together. The class is FREE and will take place on Sunday 22nd January at 4-5pm in Hugglescote Community Centre.
Tue 17th January, 2012
Green Footprints Awards – Still Time to Nominate!
Do you know a green-minded school, youth group, community group or business that deserves recognition? If so, there is still time to nominate them for a Green Footprints Award 2012.
Thu 12th January, 2012
Council Warns Local Residents About Stray Dogs
The Environmental Health team at North West Leicestershire District Council are appealing to members of the public to be vigilant about dogs who become unwanted Christmas presents.
Thu 12th January, 2012
Help Us to Continue Recycling Rates Success in North West Leicestershire
2011 was a great success for recycling in North West Leicestershire, with the amount of waste recycled now officially at 45.7%.
Tue 10th January, 2012
Move More 4 Less Week Is Back!
Monday 16th January to Sunday 22nd January 2012 is Move More 4 Less week in North West Leicestershire.
Mon 9th January, 2012
New for 2012 – Yoga Class for Mums and Tots
Hermitage Leisure Centre in Whitwick will be the venue for a new fun yoga class for mums and toddlers aged up to 5 years old.
Mon 9th January, 2012
Why Not Become a Volunteer Walk Leader
ARE YOU a keen walker and interested in improving people's health and well-being? Then why not become a walk leader?
Thu 5th January, 2012
Local Residents Urged to Make a Green Start to 2012
North West Leicestershire residents taking down their decorations on Twelfth Night are urged to recycle Christmas trees and cards instead of sending them to landfill.
