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Farming work is an important part of our rural economy in Leicestershire, but ongoing poor weather conditions can make it difficult for farmers to avoid leaving trails of mud on roads throughout the autumn and winter months.

Muddy roads can be difficult for road users, and we want to reassure you that the National Farmers' Union regularly provides advice on this issue to farmers directly. They encourage... Read More »

A meeting of the parish council will take place on the 13th November at Shackerstone Village Hall at 7.30 PM.

Notice is hereby given that a vacancy has arisen in the ward of Congerstone for Shackerstone Parish Council and we invite applicants to apply for co-option.

• Do you have time or expertise which could benefit your Community?
• Do you want to make a difference to all those around you?
• Are you concerned about your local area?
• Do you want to represent the views of local people?

If you would like to make a difference,... Read More »

People across Leicestershire can take advantage of free bus travel this autumn, details below:

• WHEN – All Saturdays between 19th October and 30th November 2024 inclusive people can travel for free. You can travel from the first timetabled service of the day to the last bus.
• WHO – No age restrictions, if you already qualify for free travel, board the bus the usual way.
• HOW - To qualify for... Read More »

Public Access Defibrillators have been operational in Congerstone, Barton in the Beans, Bilstone and Shackerstone for some time now. The equipment is there for anyone to use on someone in cardiac arrest. After a cardiac arrest, every minute without CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and defibrillation reduces someone's chance of survival by 10 per cent. Hence in rural locations such as Shackerstone... Read More »

Issue 24 of the H&BBC Parish and Communities update can be found attached.

A meeting of the parish council will take place at Congerstone Village Hall on Wednesday 2nd October at 7.00 PM.

The Borough Council is consulting on the Local Plan Review: Regulation 18 Draft Plan for a period of 8+ weeks from Wednesday 31 July 2024until Friday 27 September 2024 (ending at 17:00).

Please see their message below:

The Local Plan is the key planning document for the Borough and it will guide future development in Hinckley and Bosworth, alongside neighbourhood plans, up to 2041. The Regulation 18... Read More »

A meeting of the parish council will take place on Wednesday 24 July at 7.00 PM at Shackerstone village hall.

Please find details of the Police and Crime Commissioner Election for the Leicestershire Police Area attached.