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Long-serving Councillor receives prestigious honour

A former Councillor who served on Blaby District Council for three decades has been recognised for his sterling work.

Geoff Welsh, who stood down as a Councillor in November, has been awarded the title of Honorary Alderman.

He had been a District Councillor representing Glen Parva ward since 1993, was leader of the Liberal Democrats for 25... Read More »

Progress milestones for New Lubbesthorpe

Blaby District's award-winning community at New Lubbesthorpe is celebrating a whole series of major milestones.

Construction is starting on the first local centre with work already underway on the 66-bedroom care home which will feature in the mixed-use scheme.

Progress on the centre's two-storey building, which will house a Sainsbury's Local store, three additional... Read More »

Council garden waste service now open for orders

Residents are reminded Blaby District Council's garden waste collection service is now open for subscriptions for 2024/25.

Garden waste is collected on the same day as recycling, every two weeks from March to December.

Current subscriptions end on 31 March 2023 so anyone wanting to continue with the service or subscribe as a new customer is urged to take... Read More »

Taste the Place launch

Tantalising the tastebuds is the aim of an exciting new campaign to showcase the very best in food and drink across Blaby District.

In collaboration with Visit Leicester, Blaby District Council has launched Taste the Place.

The scheme highlights the top local independent producers, restaurants, cafes, delis, farm shops, pubs and more, to reveal the diverse range of the region's... Read More »

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Residents' Survey launches

As a District Council we provide a number of essential services such as waste and recycling, environmental health, sports and leisure, parks and open spaces and action on climate change.

To make sure we continue to commit resources to best meet our residents' priorities we want to know what local people think about the services we provide.

That's why, once again,... Read More »

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Rogue taxi driver used unlicensed car for customer trips

A taxi driver who was caught illegally driving passengers to Birmingham Airport has been fined after admitting using an unlicensed and uninsured vehicle.

Chris Taylor of Meadow Close, Stoney Stanton, appeared before the bench at Leicester Magistrates' Court on 17 January 2024 and pleaded guilty to operating, driving and using the unlicensed... Read More »