Useful Information

This is a new page which we're hoping to fill with useful and interesting information collected from around the village. Have a browse. You might discover something you didn't know or which you can put to good use. If you've got any useful or interesting information you would like to share with us just e-mail it to christine@broughton-astley.gov.uk and we'll see if we can post it here.

INDEX

Click on the item you are interested in for more details:

Bees
Community Bus
Fire Prevention
Library Services

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Bees

Bees are very important in terms of environmental sustainability. Their numbers are in decline, therefore local bee keepers may be willing to remove nests free of charge. In the first instance please contact Derek Glover on 01455 552506.

Harborough District Council's Environmental Services Department use their professional partners: Midland Environmental Services. Their telephone number is 0800 652 9135, but there is a charge for their services.

Alternatively you can contact Intelligent Pest Control Ltd on 0116 2402005 for help with removing any unwanted pests. Again there is a charge for their services.

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Community Bus

The Brougton Astley Community Bus was set up in 1991 to help all groups and individuals in the village. It aims to make travel easier, especially if there are no connecting bus routes, or if you are disabled and need to make use of the buses facilities i.e. Wheelchair lift. A new bus was purchased in 2006 by donations from local people and organisations. The bus is available to all village groups, not only the elderly and disabled but also youth organisations and sports clubs. The bus is demand responsive and there are also regular shopping trips on offer. Drivers can be provided or you can designate your own driver, providing they hold a current driving licence.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer driver, please contact Sue or Roy on 01455 282966. For details on hiring the bus or a timetable showing our shopping days please contact Marjorie Pawley on 01455 282619.

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Fire Prevention

Click here for details of Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service's latest advice on preventing fire in the home.

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Library Services

Broughton Astley Library was opened on 21 November 2005. Telephone 0116 305 3553. Click here for details of the new building and the services on offer.

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