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New Youth Shelter for Broughton Astley

Younger people in Broughton Astley will now have a new place to meet now that their long awaited Youth Shelter has been installed.

The shelter which is situated in the corner of the field at Thomas Estley Community College has been designed and constructed by REKK Limited. The concave construction of the youth shelter is of durable recycled aluminum alloy and has an integral Solar safety lighting unit. The site of the youth shelter will eventually include grassed surroundings, pathway and a litter bin.

Consultation undertaken in the community last Autumn confirmed a need for more facilities for young people in Broughton Astley. Through successful applications for grant funding a new Multi-Sports Cage was provided in Frolesworth Road Recreation Ground earlier this year and now the Youth Shelter, which should provide the young people with more choice for their leisure activities. It is hoped that the Youth Shelter will be as popular as the Multi-Sports Cage is already, and that the youngsters will adopt the Youth Shelter as their own space, and look after it!

Parish Council vacancy

The Parish Council has a vacancy for a Councillor to represent Primethorpe Ward.

If you live in Broughton Astley and would like to be considered for Parish Councillor please:
• Ring Christine Lord on (01455) 285655, or
• E-mail christine@broughton-astley.gov.uk, or
• Write to the Parish Manager at the Council Office, Station Road, Broughton Astley, Leicester, LE9 6PT.

The closing date for applications is 18 August 2008

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Make your views count!

Harborough District Citizens’ Panel is a group of 1000 people from around the Harborough District consulted by the Council on different issues, from recycling to culture and sporting facilities. The aim of the panel is provide some feedback to the Council on the services they provide, as well as suggestions for improvements.

The panel should be representative of the district in terms of age, sex, area and ethnicity, and we would welcome more members from the Broughton Astley area. Currently there is a particular need for people between 18 and 35, but volunteers of all backgrounds are welcome.

Generally the panel are consulted by survey for issues that concern the whole region, but there will also be opportunities to participate in discussion groups on some issues.

Social Research Associates manage the panel and report to the Council. Your details would be held in confidence and not passed to the Council or any other organisation.

You can join the panel at www.harborough.gov.uk or request an application form by calling SRA’s freephone number 0800 0854414.

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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.

On Thursday’s Harborough District Council comes to Broughton Astley. A member of the Customer Services Team is available from 10am until 2pm to help with all queries relating to HDC services. Outside this time, Harborough District Council services can be accessed by telephoning 01858 828282.

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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