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Notice of Public Exhibtion

An exhibition of the proposal for the development of an Anaerobic Digester which will process farm and local organic waste to produce fertiliser and electricity; to be located at Sutton Lodge Farm, Broughton Astley will be held at:
Frolesworth Village Hall on Friday 10 July between 2 - 7pm
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Have Your Say - on local development

Broughton Astley residents are being urged to make their views known on future housing growth following the launch of an important document, the Core Spatial Strategy, set for adoption in 2011.

When finalised, this document will help council planners decide which developments should be allowed and where they should go. It will identify where new housing, jobs, new schools, health facilities and new parks should be located, as well as look at climate change, gypsy and traveller needs, transport, retail, conservation and affordable housing.

Responses can be made from 8th June 2009 until 5pm on Monday 20th July by the following means:
• Electronically by using the form available on the Council’s web-site www.harborough.gov.uk The Council actively encourages the submission of comments using the electronic form. This method of submission speeds up the process and is more sustainable because it does not use paper – it is also free.
• By sending an email to planningpolicy@harborough.gov.uk, or
• By letter addressed to:
LDF Team, Council Offices, Adam and Eve Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AG
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Annual Report 2008/09

Although there is no statutory duty to prepare an Annual Report, the Parish Council is keen to summarise its activities and achievements over the past year, and to inform our residents and the wider community of its plans for future years.

Out first ever Annual Report can be viwed by clicking the link below, or if you prefer a paper copy these are available from the Parish Office.

Any comments on style or format would be appreciated

Major Developments - update

Harborough District Council's Planning Committee will consider the 2 major planning applications at Frolesworth Road and Coventry Road Broughton Astley, at its meeting on Tuesday 7th July:

For full details please go to the bottom of the left hand side of the home page or use this Planning Applications link. Comments can made submitted to Harborough District Council by via the link attached to each individual application.
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Changes to Harborough District Council services in Broughton Astley!

The district council has announced some changes to the way it runs its services to reflect use and demand. From 1st June 2009 the council will no longer be holding a surgery at its Broughton Astley, Great Glen, Fleckney and Thurnby and Bushby service points.

Also from 1st June Harborough District Council’s Lutterworth Service Shop will open every Wednesday afternoon (1pm-4.45pm), Thursday and Friday (8.45am-4.45pm), instead of the current five-days-a-week service.

The Market Harborough council offices will no longer open on Saturday mornings, although the Monday to Friday openings will remain as normal. (Harborough Library will be open on Saturdays as normal)

If residents are not able to get to the Market Harborough council offices or Lutterworth Service Shop, they will be able to arrange appointments to meet a council customer services representative by calling 01858 828282 or emailing customer.services@harborough.gov.uk

They will also be able to access more information at the council’s new, easier-to-use website www.harborough.gov.uk which is due to go live at the end of May.

Residents who use the service shops to pay their council tax can arrange to pay it by direct debit by calling the council on 01858 828282 or bills can be paid online at www.harborough.gov.uk
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Police Neighbourhood Consultation Events

Following the series of Neighbourhood consultation surgeries held around the village during August 2008, the Police are now providing a regular opportunity to speak face to face with a local Police Officer.

The surgeries will be held in the Village Hall foyer on the first Monday of every month from 7pm until 9pm.

It is anticipated that Melanie Wilkinson the Area Enforcement Officer from Harborough Distrct Council will also attend the evening to discuss environmental issues.

The next surgery will take place on Monday 6 July 2009.
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Please clean up after your dog

Following a number of complaints about dog fouling on the play areas around Pickering Road and Warwick Road, the Harborough District Council Dog Warden and Environmental Enforcement Officer will be targeting these areas over the next few weeks.

If the Officers witness irresponsible dog owners allowing their dogs to foul in any public space, they will be given a £50 'on the spot' fine.

A reminder to dog owners that in order to encourage responsible dog ownership the Parish Council does keep a supply of dog poo bags in the Parish Office which are available free of charge to Broughton Astley residents.
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4 YOUTH

For news, blogs and information about activities available for young people in Broughton Astley please see the 4 Youth page.
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OTHER NEWS

Click here to see what else is going on around the village.

If you would like to know what the Parish Council has been doing over the past twelve months, and what is planned for the future check out the Chairman's Annual Report.

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SERVING THE COMMUNITY

Broughton Astley is a thriving community in the south west of Leicestershire comprising the historic settlements of Primethorpe, Sutton-in-the-Elms, and Broughton Astley.

The Parish Council serves all three communities. Click on Parish Services for details or contact the Council Office.

Contact Details

The Council Office is next to the Village Hall. The Office is open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 2 pm. The Office is closed to the public on Wednesdays, at weekends and on public holidays.

Don’t forget it is easy to access the Parish Council’s services at any time of the day, without having to wait for the Parish Office to be open. Our Contact Us facility can be used at a time to suit you – the Parish Council staff can then respond to your query directly.

Address for Parish Council correspondence:

Christine Lord
Parish Manager
Broughton Astley Parish Council
Council Office
Station Road
Broughton Astley
Leicester
LE9 6PT

Telephone : 01455 285655

Fax: 01455 283120

E-mail: christine@broughton-astley.gov.uk

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