Latest News
Full Time Groundsperson / General Handyperson
There is a vacancy for a Full Time Grounds person / Handy person.
The full job description and application form can be found on this website under the 'Job Vacancies' section.
Posted: Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:09 by Vicki Jepson
The Blaby Elves Are Back!
The Blaby Elves are back, this time helping families in need that are struggling to feed themselves.
The Blaby Elves offer to purchase your shopping for you or give you shopping vouchers to allow you to do your own shopping.
You must live within Blaby or Glen Parva to benefit from this.
Should you have an further questions, please contact the Blaby Elves on 07378 318436.
Posted: Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:39 by Lauren Withers
NEWS RELEASE - Local Plan Consultation Underway
A consultation is underway to gather residents' views on the New Local Plan, which will help Blaby District Council plan growth in the district over a 15-year period.
Set to be adopted in 2023, the new Local Plan is a vital document to help shape the district over the coming decades.
The District of Blaby is required to build a minimum number of homes per year and the Consultation sets out how many homes... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:45 by Lauren Withers
PRESS RELEASE - TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER - Enderby Road, Blaby
Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order at the above location.
A road closure is required on Enderby Road between the junction with Leicester Road to the access to the car park (see attached plan) for 1 day on the 5th February 2021 between the hours of 09:00 & 15:00.
The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order will be implemented for public safety for... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:27 by Lauren Withers
Local Walks for All to Enjoy!
In these peculiar times when people are walking more than usual, many are interested in finding new local walks.
John Harris has created a website we lots of free, local downloadable walks to keep you active during lockdown.
You can find out more at his website: www.walkinginengland.co.uk/leics or by contacting John directly on: 01920 822887
Posted: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 10:19 by Lauren Withers
The Great British Pooch Off - Virtual Dog Show
Everyone loves 💘 their dog(s) 🐕 therefore the Bradgate Rotary Club are holding a VIRTUAL DOG competition with the entire proceeds being donated to LOROS charity who are a hospice who supply compassionate 'end of life care'.
The appeal is to participate in this unique VIRTUAL dog competition which would be beneficial for your OWN wellbeing and general mental health during these challenging times.... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:24 by Lauren Withers
Shop Window Competition 2020 - WINNER!
Congratulations to Thorp's for winning the Christmas Shop Window Competition 2020!
Posted: Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:02 by Lauren Withers
Blaby District Council's Telephone Befriending Service
Please contact Blaby District Council on 0116 272 7718 if you know somebody that is feeling lonely and isolated and would benefit from receiving regular telephone calls.
Posted: Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:34 by Lauren Withers
Trading Standards - Scam Alert!
"Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards have been made aware of yet another Covid-19 related scam via text. The below suggests that the text has come from Leicestershire County Council when it has not.
This service has received a report that a fake text message is being sent
Purporting to be from Leicestershire Council regarding breaches of Covid-19 restrictions.
We have NOT sent this message... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:22 by Lauren Withers
Blaby Parish Council - Working Patterns
Although the Civic Centre has been closed to the public, the office staff have continued to work from the office, throughout the lockdown and most recent tier systems to allow the Parish Council to run as effectively as possible.
With the announcement of the new tier system and Leicestershire being placed into tier 4, the office staff have agreed that the time has come to work from home, to ensure that... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:36 by Lauren Withers