The council said proposals will create more accessible and inclusive SEND nursery places Menphys site at Sketchley Hill in Burbage(Image: Google Earth) ‘Our specialist children will suffer significantly’. That is the view of one member of staff who works at a specialist nursery Leicestershire County Council is proposing to close. …
Read More »Almost 140k Leicestershire residents could have to pay more tax under Government rule change
People living alone in the city and county could be hit by a tax hike amid speculation over a possible Government rule change. Currently, single-person households get a 25 per cent discount on the amount of council tax they pay. Angela Rayner, deputy prime minister, said the Labour Government currently …
Read More »Drivers to be hit by miles of diversions as month-long road closures near Coalville begin
Miles of diversions will hit drivers as a month-long series of road closures come into force near Coalville. The closures, which have been agreed by Leicestershire County Council, will also affect rights of way access for people in and around Whitwick. The work begins on Monday, January 30, and will …
Read More »Neighbours torn as road closures solve their school-run nightmare by passing problem to others
An experiment which will see traffic barred from streets around schools will be great for those living there but could just move the problems of school-run congestion elsewhere, according to some of the residents who will benefit. Roads near three schools will be closed to traffic at drop-off and pick-up …
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