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“Do you know someone special who is a resident of Groby and will be available in July 2013?” then the Parish Council wants to hear from you and make that someone very special – 

Works in Progress

Leicestershire Police has received reports of residents receiving a telephone call from British Telecom (BT) informing them that they were being disconnected because of an unpaid bill.

Sir Clive Loader to attend Annual Meeting of the Parish.

SACHEVERELL WAY/LEICESTER ROAD ROUNDABOUT, GROBY

Leicestershire County Council has granted the temporary closure of the above road.

This roundabout will be closed on Sunday the 12^th May 2013 and again on Sunday the 19^th May. 

Notice of Annual Parish Meeting

The Annual Parish Meeting of the Parish of Groby will be held on

Thursday 9th May 2013 at 7.30pm

in the Village Hall, Leicester Road, Groby, Leicester.
 

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF:

GROBY ROAD, RATBY

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF:

BRADGATE HILL, GROBY, THE A50, NORTHBOUND CLOSURE. 

Youngsters urge drivers to park considerately 

Activities for older people 

Community Forum Budgets 2013 – Your Voice, Your Choice! 

Air Pollution - Bonfires 

Quarterly newsletter

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF:

BRADGATE HILL, GROBY. THE A50

Think Leicestershire Launch 

ADVANCE NOTICE OF A TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER. 

Results of Poll - Election of Councillors for Groby Parish Council 

ADVANCE NOTICE OF A TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER

Leased Memorials available

Local Housing Needs Study – February 2013 

       LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF: RATBY ROAD, GROBY

Advance Notice of a Temprorary Traffic Regulation Order - GLENFIELD 

CONFIRMED - Addition and Deletion of Footpath R109 Chapel Hill to Ferrers Rise, Groby 

Views wanted on the Draft Police & Crime Plan from PCC 

ADVANCE NOTICE OF A TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER. 

Thanks to the first class and professional representation provided by Marrons on behalf of Groby Parish Council and the representations and efforts of both Groby and Ratby Parish Councils, the Planning Inspectorate has dismissed the appeal by Bloor Homes East Midlands against the decision of Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council to refuse planning permission for the erection of 91 dwellings with garages, parking spaces, open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure on land east of Groby Cemetery, Ratby Road, Groby. 

new Leicestershire County Council project called ‘Timebanking in Leicestershire' aimed at supporting Community Groups and Organisations.

The Lord-Lieutenant’s Award is now accepting nominations! 

Snow – Service Changes for Monday 21 January

Refuse & Recycling 

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF: LEICESTER ROAD, ANSTEY LANE, RATBY ROAD, NEWTOWN LINFORD LANE, & MARKFIELD ROAD, GROBY.  

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF: LEICESTER ROAD, ANSTEY LANE, RATBY ROAD, NEWTOWN LINFORD LANE, & MARKFIELD ROAD, GROBY. 

Leicestershire County Council recognises that Village Halls and Community Centres are highly valued facilities at the heart of communities. They provide local people with a place to meet where news, information and ideas can be exchanged, views expressed and actions discussed and agreed. They also provide the base from which services for the local community are offered, often by local community groups and where people meet for social, recreational and educational events and activities. 

Having received three (3) nomination papers, an election will be called to fill the two vacancies on the Parish Council.

All parishes, whether or not they have a parish council, hold a meeting once a year to discuss the affairs of the parish. It is an opportunity for the parish council to report on what it's been doing during the year, for other village organisations to make presentations, and for villagers to raise their concerns 

Hosted on YouTube, this is a video about Parish, Town and Wiltshire councillors; how they started in politics and how they help the community.
 

NOTICE is hereby given that an election is to be held for two (2) Parish Councillors for the Groby Parish Council - Groby Ward.

Action Fraud has produced a list of twelve frauds, entitled 'The 12 Frauds of Christmas', they believe criminals may be use over the festive period. Please pass onto to your friends, neighbours and colleagues.  

Groby Parish Council intends to create a “Garden of Remembrance”, which although not consecrated, is dedicated to the dead of all religions and non-believers.  Cremated ashes of both Groby and "non" Groby residents can be strewn within the Garden of Remembrance. Bereaved people can visit this garden for some quiet solace and contemplation and memorials in the form of memorial plaques, tree or shrub planting will be available.  

Crimestoppers has recently received a number of enquiries regarding a chain email warning people about a postal scam that could leave you £315 out of pocket.  

Consultation on the Draft Articles of Association respecting the formation of a Community Initiative Company which will oversee the management of the community acquired meadow on Newtown Linford Lane, Groby.

                                         ICE = 'IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'

With Halloween fast approaching Leicestershire Police is reinforcing the message of no tolerance towards anti-social behaviour (ASB) during the lead up to Halloween on October 31. 

The Parish Council have produced a "Cemetery Information Pack" that provides you with useful information respecting Groby Village Cemetery, including fees, pre-purchase of burial plots, regulations governing the cemetery, as well as additional leaflets concerning "What to do when someone dies" and "FAQ about burials and cremations".

The Order applies to all land known as Beacon Field which is bounded by Beacon Close, Queensmead Close, Oakmeadow Way, Highfield Road and Glebe Road. 

baby doves at Groby Village Cemetery

Please complete the appropriate questionnaires below to tell us of the community transport provision in your community or your transport needs. 

Neighbourhood Link - the community messaging system for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 

OUTRAGE!

BLOORS II – THE RETURN

Bloors ignore Planning Inspector AGAIN!

In order to provide a safer and cleaner environment for residents and visitors, Groby Parish Council is proposing to introduce a Dog Exclusion Control Order at Beacon Field.

Colourful Jubilee themed displays in and around the village will make an impressive site when the flowers come into bloom.

Groby Parish Council has ensured that the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the 2012 Olympics will be remembered for years to come. 

The Parish Council have also purchased a further fifteen Silver Birch trees which have been planted on Marina Park to continue the walk-way linking it to Stamford Memorial Park, thus creating a lasting legacy to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. 

The Parish Council is considering re-siting the exisiting multi use piece of play equipment currently located at Quarry Park to Flaxfield Close amenity area for the use of primary school age children, with a view to adding additional similar age range items once funding is secured.

The Parish Council is contacting local residents of the area for their views on this idea. Please submit your comments within the Consultation Tab.

 

A number of established Groby organisations are being invited to give a brief report of the opportunities or facilities available to local residents which are provided by their group or organisation.

The main purpose of the meeting will remain as a report from the Parish Council on its work over the last twelve months and its plans for the future.

I hope that you will agree to join us for the evening .  

There have been several recent occurences of fly tipping within the village. Dumping waste where it's not allowed, or allowing others to do so, is a criminal offence. You could face very large fines and  even be sent to prison.  

Bloor Homes have applied to build 91 houses in the Parish of Ratby overlooking Groby cemetery. This is in the Green wedge between our villages.

Seasonal opportunity for a knowledgeable and well organised keen gardener to assist with tasks around the village and the Parish Council cemetery – planting and helping to maintain flower beds including feeding and watering where necessary - closing date for applications Tuesday 24th April 2012 - interviews Wednesday 25th April 2012 10.30 am.

Work is due to commence from 8th May 2012 on installing new play equipment at Quarry Park.

“The revised scheme will provide approximately 90 dwellings and the development will avoid those parts of the site subject to flood risk and will allow for unobstructed easements to the watercourses along the northern and eastern boundaries. It will also incorporate a Sustainable Urban Drainage system. The revised planning application will be submitted shortly and representations can be made to the Borough Council in the usual way once the application has been submitted,” said a spokesman for the company. 

)(Article provided by www.grobyonline.tk - Last October the Parish Council discussed the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and decided to look at setting some money aside to support any village organisation that wished to organise an event as part of the celebrations.  Organisers were invited to give advance notice  of any events they planned in order that a diary could be maintained to help others making similar plans avoid date conflicts.  When it set the budget for 2012/13 the Council set aside £1500 to help fund Jubilee events but surprisingly with only a few months to go no-one has responded to the invitation.  With no apparent demand for assistance in financing an event the Council has decided to allocate £1000 of the provision to help a local good cause in need of funding in Jubilee Year.  

The new Groby Parish Council website has been launched.

The new website includes lots of information about the Parish Council and the local area. Read on to find out more...