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BLABY PARISH COUNCIL

NEWSLETTER ISSUE 11: OCTOBER 2006

Members of Blaby Parish Council

Chairman
Mrs. L. Gutteridge 2775947

Vice Chairman
Mr. W. Jennings 07951-028691

Councillors
Mrs. M. Armstrong 2775577
Mr. R. Benford 2771633
Mr. C. Bonser 2776158
Mr. A. Bramley 2772728
Mrs. M. Broomhead 2771711
Mr. J. Churchard 2771403
Mr. A. Goodwin 2559453
Mr. G. Harding 2772237
Mr. D. Martin 2784366
Miss. A. M. Morris 2772088
Mr. C. Orton 2785318
Dr. D. Pollard 2772076
Mrs. F. Pollard 2772076
Mr. J. Roper 2773965
Mrs. C. Sayer 2772695
Mrs. C. Thomas 2772894

VACANCY – MINUTE SECRETARY/OFFICE
ASSISTANT : (Part-time position)
Apply for further details to Blaby Parish Council.

BLABY TOWN FORUM

An exciting new initiative is underway in Blaby, whereby local councils, in partnership with the business community, are exploring ways to promote and improve the vitality and viability of the centre.
At its first meeting the Forum explored some of the strengths and weaknesses of Blaby ‘Town’ Centre:
• Strengths: Free car parking, diversity of businesses, positive councils.
• Weaknesses: Insufficient parking.
Owners of businesses have expressed a wish to become involved in events. Blaby Parish Council welcomes such involvement; starting with Christmas arrangements perhaps?

POLICE FILE

Dear Blaby residents,

As one of two local beat Officers serving Blaby Village, I thought I would update you on recent police issues. We have had a long and hot summer, which, together with the World Cup has certainly made it memorable for us all. Like it or loathe it we couldn’t get away from it. On a local note, we saw many revellers converge on Blaby. I am pleased to report that in the main, most were well behaved, with few arrests and little reported disorder. Anti-social behaviour s a current trend which is evident for us all to see. Blaby Local Policing Unit has been working hard on this issue. A great deal of alcohol has been confiscated from under age drinkers. Off licences have been visited by Police and Trading Standards in an effort to combat it. Letters have been sent to parents advising them of their child’s behaviour. We are working closely with Blaby District Council Community Safety Team with repeat offenders. Fortunately, Blaby itself has had less reported such incidents this year.
I would urge motorists in the village to be aware of their vehicles’ security. Vehicles have been broken into on Blaby car parks where property has been left on display. The latest trend is the theft of Satellite Navigation Systems, which are easily removed.
I can honestly say it’s been a pleasure to police our village throughout the summer and I look forward to seeing you in the coming months…

Take care
Nick Taylor PC845

Jurassic Leicestershire

The event in Blaby Precinct in summer, part of the Blaby
Arts Festival, was such a success that the Parish Council
will try to have it put on again next year

Blaby Parish Council Website Features

· Village Fault Reporting Form
· Services Provided by Your Local Council

www.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/blabyparish

Diary
(All Meetings are open to the Public and are held at the Blaby Social Centre)
Council Meetings
(Tuesday, from 7:30pm)
10th October 2006
14th November 2006
5th December 2006
9th January 2007
13th February 2007
13th March 2007
10th April 2007
8th May 2007

Surgeries
A Member of the Parish Council will be available to answer your queries at Blaby Library. 10am-11pm on the following Saturdays: -
23rd September
21st October
25th November
20th January
24th February
24th March

♫ SOCIAL EVENTS ♫

LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS Fri. 13th Oct. 2006
(Council Chamber, Blaby District Council)

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON Fri. 24th Nov 2006
(Precinct – 6:30pm)

CHRISTMAS CONCERT Sat. 16th Dec. 2006
(Notability Singers & The Enderby Band, Social Centre)

CAROL SINGING
Sat.23rd Dec. 2006(Precinct – 4:30pm)

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

For Further Information & Tickets
Please Contact: -
Mrs. Lee, Tel. (0116) 2784728

REINDEER

The Parish Council is delighted to report that the ‘real, live reindeer’ will again be attending the Annual Carol Singing event in The Precinct on Saturday, 23rd December 2006.

HORSE “LITTER”

It has been noted that horse riders are encroaching more and more into residential areas, with the subsequent mess on the road. Of more concern though is the amount of manure that is frequently dropped on pavements. May the Parish Council please remind horse riders that the Highway Code states, “You MUST NOT take a horse onto a footpath, pavement or cycle track”. The Council thanks you for your co-operation in helping to keep Blaby’s streets clean.

BLABY PARISH COUNCIL’S ACTIVITIES SINCE LAST NEWSLETTER

Cemetery Extension

The work to the new area has been completed satisfactorily and is ready for when it is needed.

Deputy Clerk

Mrs. Suzanne Hansford completed her six-month probationary period in June, and was offered the position of Deputy Clerk. The offer was accepted and Mrs. Hansford became the Parish Council’s first-ever Deputy Clerk.

Community/Teen Shelter
It has been agreed to site a Community/Teen Shelter on Northfield Park, near the railway, as soon as funding is available. It is hoped that lottery funding will be forthcoming; in which case, the project will not have cost Blaby parishioners a penny. The Police have made a donation of £1000, and Blaby District Council has give £4389 towards the scheme.

Full Strength
The Parish Council is now up to full strength,
having 18 Members. The Council is pleased to
welcome Mrs. Marguerite Armstrong and
Mr. Adrian Bramley to its ranks.

Bridlepath (Through Cemeteries)

A problem arose with the newly tarmacadamed path when it was reported that horses were slipping on the new surface. The situation was resolved as quickly as possible by the addition of a surface dressing which “roughened” the surface.

Proposed Programme of Social Events 2006/2007

Sat.18-11-06 : Tabletop Sale, Social Centre
Sat.20-01-07 : Tabletop Sale, Social Centre
Sat.24-02-07 : Robbie Williams Tribute Evening, Social Centre
Sat.03-03-07 : Stu’s Stompers, Social Centre
Sat.17-03-07 : Tabletop Sale, Social Centre
Mon.09-04-07 : Car Boot Sale
Mon.07-05-07 : Car Boot Sale
Sat.26-05-07 : Tribute Evening, Social Centre
Sun.27-05-07 : Car Boot Sale
Mon.27-08-07 : Car Boot Sale
Mon.27-08-07 : Music In The Park

Further details will be available closer to the date

Printed by Blaby Parish Council,
13 Western Drive, Blaby, Leics. LE8 4FR
Tel. 0116-2784728
e-mail>blabyparishcouncil@tiscali.co.uk
Website>leicestershireparishcouncils.org/blabyparish

Village Survey included as a tear off strip, see: -