A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is to be made for the following location:

Franks Road, Walcote. The purpose of the TTRO is
to allow Leicestershire County Council to facilitate gully works.
The TTRO will incorporate a temporary road closure.

The duration of the restriction is not anticipated to exceed a period of 1 day commencing on the 15th June 2021.

A Press Release will be issued to confirm... Read More »

Dying Matters in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is dedicated to improving end-of life experiences for Leicestershire and Rutland people of all ages, their families and loved ones.

The Rural Community Council (RCC) team writes:

Please see attached a copy of our Press Release regarding the Launch of our Coffee Van. Last week, we launched our Coffee Connect Van in Leicestershire. This project is all about helping to reduce loneliness in rural areas. Please see attached for more details and visit our website on https://www.ruralcc.org.uk/loneliness/ to find out more about our project.... Read More »

Trading Standards has received reports of traders in the Ashby-de-la-Zouch area of the county cold calling residents offering drive way work.

Whilst you may have received a 'good price' and been advised that work can start straight away, be on guard. Traders often working in this way can over charge, prices increase and the work is often substandard.

They may provide you with some form of paperwork,... Read More »

The waterproofing works being carried out on the M1 north bridge at junction 20, Lutterworth was booked in for 4 weekends during April and May but, due to the excellent weather over this last weekend, all outstanding work for this scheme has been completed and the other weekends that Highways England had planned into its timetable will not be required.

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER:-

GILMORTON ROAD, WALCOTE

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

A road closure is required on Gilmorton Road, Walcote on the 26th April 2021 for 5 days. The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order will be implemented for public safety for Leicestershire County Council to facilitate gully installations,... Read More »

You will doubtless be aware of the forthcoming closures of the north overbridge at M1 Junction 20. These closures will be in effect on the following Saturdays; April 17th & 24th and May 8th & 15th.

During the course of these closures, Centrebus 58 will be unable to serve Walcote travelling in the direction of Market Harborough.

Passengers will be able to board in the direction of Lutterworth... Read More »

Supporting warm homes

The Leicestershire Warm Homes Fund is an initiative managed by Leicestershire County Council to deliver free first-time gas central heating systems to eligible homes across the county. The scheme is open to private and housing association tenants and homeowners.

Switching to gas central heating can save your household up to £350 each year off your annual fuel bill.

Please see attached letter and diversion route from Highways England

The scheme is due to start on Friday 16 April 2021 and is scheduled for completion by mid-May 2021.

Highways England will be working on the north bridge over the following dates:

from 8pm Friday 16 April 2021 to 6am Monday 19 April 2021 from 8pm Friday 23 April 2021 to 6am Monday 26 April 2021 from 8pm Friday 07 May 2021 to 6am Monday... Read More »

NOTIFICATION OF WATERPROOFING WORKS
M1 Junction 20 Lutterworth Interchange North Bridge

Highways England will be carrying out essential renewal works to the waterproofing system of the north bridge located at junction 20 on the M1.

There will be pedestrian access across the north bridge using the footway that is present. There may be a requirement for pedestrians to be escorted by works staff but it will... Read More »