Temporary Traffic Regulation Order – 16 August 2021
MARKFIELD ROAD / BRADGATE HILL / WALLACE DRIVE / LENA DRIVE, GROBY
Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order at the above location.
Temporary road closures and speed restrictions are required on Markfield Road / Bradgate Hill (A50) between A50 Roundabout At The Junction Of Bradgate Hill And Leicester Road To Landfill Reclamation Site and Newtown Linford Lane on the 16th August 2021 for up to 5 weeks from 20.00 to 06.00.
The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order will be implemented for public safety for Leicestershire County Council to facilitate carriageway
resurfacing, traffic signals upgrade and any other associated work to the highway.
Lane closures and speed restrictions will also be required during the day to undertake traffic signal works and to maintain access to Wallace Drive and Lena Drive.
WC 23rd Aug – Mon to Fri – Overnight Full Southbound Road Closure. No work is being undertaken on Friday 27 August 2021
WC 30th Aug – Mon to Fri – Overnight Full Southbound Road Closure. No work is being undertaken on Monday 30 August 2021
WC 6 September -Mon – Wed – Overnight Full Southbound Road Closure
From 9 September – Thurs to Fri – Overnight – Full Northbound closure
WC 13th Sep – Mon – Wed – Overnight Northbound Road Closure
From 16 September – Thurs – Mon – Lane Closures Northbound & Southbound.
The proposed alternative diversion route will be via: A50, M1 J22 to J21, M1 J 21 to J21a, A46, A50 and vice versa. During the closures, alternative routes available to all traffic can be viewed at https://one.network
SNAP DRAGON CHILDREN & FAMILIES’ FESTIVAL: 4 – 6 AUGUST 2021
The festival takes place in Hinckley’s Argents Mead from Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 August from 11am to 3pm each day and is free to attend with no booking necessary. Each day of the festival features a different theme with Wednesday celebrating National Play Day, Thursday Super Sports Day and Friday Magical Fun Day.
Everyone can enjoy a traditional day at the seaside each day in the giant sand pit sponsored by Hinckley BID. There’s a chance to meet Snappy, the Festival’s dragon mascot, have your photo taken on the giant deckchair, build a sandcastle or just relax on the deckchairs or picnic tables. The themed events for each day are as follows:
Wednesday 4 August is National Play Day. Youngsters are invited to bring a swimsuit and splash on the hugely popular giant water slide and bring along a teddy to take part in the pretend teddy bear’s picnic. Anyone feeling more energetic can ride on a donkey (just £1 a ride, cash only please) groove in the Snappy disco or dress up and pretend to be whatever they like in the role play village. Everyone can laugh along to the free Punch and Judy show or have a go at making friendship bracelets or messy play in the craft station, which is being looked after by Churches Together, paint and hide a stone with #islastones or have their faces painted by a free roaming face painter. Youngsters can challenge their friends to a game of giant jenga or a hulahoop competition in the games garden. Or the whole family can try something new by learning juggling or plate spinning in the free circus workshops plus lots more.
Thursday 5 August is Super Sports Day. Families can have a go at a new sport such as beach volleyball, rugby, cricket or tennis, try some yoga with Barefoot yoga or take part in an accessible sports workshop and try boccia. There’s a chance to create an obstacle course on the running track or have a go on the climbing wall (just £1 a go, cash only please). Cyclists can try cycling their way to a great smoothie on the smoothie bike or challenge friends to a game of giant connect 4 or tic tac toe in the games garden or enjoy the mascot race. There will be a dance performance from Shelby Academy of Dance and youngsters can let their imagination run free by painting flags, Olympic torches or try sponge boats and water play in the craft station, which is being looked after by Churches Together, or have their face painted by a free roaming face painter plus lots more.
Friday 6 August is Magical Fun Day. Youngsters can discover our whimsical woods with toadstool tents, talking flowers and tuff tray play. They can have a go at creating a wand to cast a spell or try making some giant bubbles. There’s a chance to ride on a magical unicorn pony (just £1 per go, cash only please) and try the wonderland boccia or drama tots workshops which are accessible for all. Meet some real life superheroes from Hinckley’s Fire station crew who will be bringing along a fire engine (unless they have an emergency call out). Have fun on the magical giant slide (cost £1 for five slides, cash only please) or kids can challenge friends to a game in the games garden, or hop around the running track on the back of a bunny or dragon. Anyone feeling creative can try an art activity with the suitcase library or make a sand rocket, superhero wristband or bookmark in the craft station, which is run by Churches together, or paint and hide a stone with #islastones plus lots more.
Notice of Vacancy – Parish Councillor – Markfield Parish Council
NOTICE OF VACANCY
IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR
MARKFIELD PARISH COUNCIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Markfield Parish Council
If by 16 August 2021 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
If an election is called, it will take place no later than 20 October 2021.
Dated 27 July 2021
Bill Cullen
Returning Officer
Hinckley Hub
Rugby Road
Hinckley
Leicestershire
LE10 0FR
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER – 3 AUGUST 2021
Leicestershire County Council have agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order for the Slip Road from Whitwick Road to A50 Northbound in Markfield.
The TRO requires the road to be closed for one day on 3 August 2021 from 9 am to 3 pm for the prupose3 of highway repairs.
The alternative diversion route will be via Whitwick Road, Copt Oak, A50 southbound and A50 northbound. Details of the alternative routes available can be viewed at http://one.network/?tm=GB122867010
Hinckley & Bosworth Local Plan – Drop In Events
A series of drop-in events have been planned for residents, community groups, local businesses and others with an interest in the Local Plan where they will have the opportunity to meet with planning officers who will answer questions, discuss views, and provide advice on how to submit comments.
The Local Plan is the key planning document for the borough and it will guide future development in Hinckley and Bosworth up to 2039. The draft plan sets out a preferred strategy for housing and economic growth, and includes a number of planning policies covering a range of issues such as conserving and enhancing the natural and historic environment, sustainable transport, good design and responding to the challenges of climate change. The policies will be used to guide development and respond to economic, environmental and social issues within the borough.
Dates and time for the sessions are:
- Monday 2 August 2021, 2pm to 7pm – Sheepy Memorial Hall, Main Road, Sheepy Magna, CV9 3QU
- Thursday 5 August 2021, 11am to 3pm – Snapdragon Festival, Argents Mead, Hinckley, LE10 1FL
- Monday 9 August 2021, 2pm to 7pm – Groby Village Hall, Leicester Road, Groby, LE6 0DQ
- Wednesday 11 August 2021, 2pm to 7pm – Newbold Verdon Sports Pavilion, Alans Way, Newbold Verdon, LE9 9LB
- Monday 16 August 2021, 4 pm to 7 pm – Hinckley Hub, Rugby Road, Hinckley. LE10 0FR
- Wednesday 18 August 2021, 2 pm to 7 pm – George Ward Centre, Church Lane, Barwell. LE9 8DG
Councillor David Bill, Executive Member for Planning said: “The Government requires the borough to plan for significant levels of new development through the local plan. This consultation provides local residents with the ability to make their views known on how this growth should be accommodated. These drop-in sessions are a great opportunity for residents and businesses to put forward their comments, ask questions to officers, and find out how to respond to the consultation document. It is everyone’s opportunity to have their say on the future of the borough.”
As well as being available to view and download the Draft Local Plan on the website, printed copies of the document will be located at libraries within the borough and at the Hinckley Hub.
Further details on the consultation, an online questionnaire, and the event schedule can be found at https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/localplanreview
The consultation will run for eight weeks and ends on Friday 27th August.
Free Summer activity brochure for children, young people and families
An electronic brochure packed full of summer activities and events for young people and families in Hinckley and Bosworth can now be downloaded from Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council’s website.
The in-depth guide to ‘What’s Going Down’ this summer is a free 44-page electronic booklet aimed at 0-19 year-olds and is packed full of information that is sure to keep them busy during the school holidays.
‘What’s Going Down’ can be viewed or downloaded for free from www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/wgd
There is information on sports activities, a reading challenge at the libraries, and a whole variety of different events at locations throughout the borough. There is also information on the children’s Snapdragon Festival taking place in Hinckley (4th – 6th August 11am- 3pm). Most activities are free with the others costing no more than £1.
It is also worthwhile checking with the individual venues included within the brochure to see if there are any other activities happening; keep up to date with changes and if advance booking is required.
For any further information please contact Community Safety at Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council on Tel. 01455 255746.
PLANNED HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKS. NIGHT – TIME WORKS (ONLY)
A50 Markfield Road Groby. Resurfacing of the carriageway & traffic signal improvement works.
The purpose of the works is to resurface the carriageway and install/ improved traffic signals at the junction of Lena Drive.
Works will commence on Monday 16th August – 27th September 2021. Breakdown below of the carriageway/sides of the road closed (North bound & South bound).
Week commencing 16th August Monday-Friday. Full south bound carriageway closed to traffic. North bound carriageway open to traffic.
Week commencing 23rd August Monday-Friday. Full north bound carriageway closed to traffic. South bound carriageway open to traffic.
Week commencing 30th August Monday-Friday. Full south bound carriageway closed to traffic. North bound carriageway open to traffic.
Week commencing 6th September Monday-Friday. Full south bound carriageway closed to traffic. North bound carriageway open to traffic.
Week commencing 13th September Monday-Friday. Full south bound carriageway closed to traffic. North bound carriageway open to traffic.
To enable the contractors to safely carry out the works the road will be closed at night between the hours of 20:00 – 06:00AM to all traffic on the A50 Markfield Road, Groby.
Access into/out of Lena Drive will be maintained (safely within reason) with traffic marshals on site to direct local traffic and assist with access to properties.
Please refer to the plan for the closure extents and diversion route.
The road closure and our resurfacing works will commence at 20:00 – 06:00am on the affected nights. Outside of these times the roads will be re-opened to traffic.
Should you have any queries concerning these works please contact me on the number detailed above or email .
- The proposed diversion route for non-motorway traffic will be via: Launde Road, Ratby Lane, Markfield; Markfield Road, Groby Road.
- Sacheverell Way Ratby; Sacheverell Way, Leicester Road, Markfield Road, Bradgate Hill, Groby and in the reverse direction of travel.
Consultation of Leicestershire School Term and Holiday Dates
Leicestershire County Council has launched a consultation to capture people’s views on three suggested options.
The proposals cover term dates running for five years from Autumn 2022 to summer 2027 and include:
- Keeping the ‘traditional’ county term time pattern, which offers an earlier summer holiday but means a longer autumn term.
- Aligning the autumn and spring breaks in line with most other authorities, including Leicester City, but again means a longer autumn term.
- Introducing a two-week autumn half-term break. This would leave terms ‘more balanced’ across the whole year but would result in shorter Easter break.
More detailed information on these proposals and a chance to have your say via a short questionnaire can be accessed here www.leicestershire.gov.uk/term-dates-consultation
You can have your say at www.leicestershire.gov.uk/term-dates-consultation. To request a paper copy, call 0116 305 6324 or email .
*Leicester City Council is also running its own consultation on school term and holiday dates in the city at the same time. https://consultations.leicester.gov.uk/sce/termdates. To request a paper copy, call 0116 454 1000.
Both authorities’ proposals reflect the same dates and we’re both asking for views on whether the term patterns followed by the city and county should match. The closing date for both consultations is midnight on Sunday, July 18. Cabinet is set to consider the responses and decide for the county in the autumn.
Leicestershire County Council – E-Bike Scheme
Leicestershire County Council are working in partnership with the Department for Transport to offer Leicestershire residents training and discounts on electric bikes.
Throughout the summer 2021 the county council’s safe and sustainable travel team, Choose How You Move, will be hosting events and training to those interested in purchasing an electric bike using one of the government’s discount vouchers.
These vouchers are for £300 off the cost on an electric bike https://www.choosehowyoumove.co.uk/cycling/ebike/