Author: Rachel Barlow-Skinner
Charnwood East Community Engagement 17/09/24
Leicestershire Police Charnwood East Community Engagement
Tuesday 17th September 10-00am - 10:30am
outside the Crossroad Stores
To find out more about your local beat team, please read this months newsletter.
Posted: Wed, 4 Sep 2024 15:07 by Rachel Barlow-Skinner
Accounts 2022-23
The Council's accounts for 2022-23 have been through internal audit and are approved by Council. They are now sent to the External Auditor for examination. The Accounts are available for inspection. Please see the link to the Finance page.
Posted: Wed, 5 Jul 2023 13:50 by Rachel Barlow-Skinner
Beat 61 Charnwood East Police Team
Your Dedicated Neighbourhood Team (DNT) is a group of local police officers dedicated to serving your community. The team is made up of officers based in your area, supported by additional officers from the wider area.
We work closely with local authorities, community leaders and residents to decide our policing priorities for the area. This helps us to find useful, long-term solutions to local problems,... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 5 Jul 2023 13:43 by Rachel Barlow-Skinner
Hedges and trees overhanging the pavements
The Council does receive inquiries from village residents who are inconvenienced by hedges and trees from private gardens overhanging the pavement causing obstructions especially to people with baby buggies or in mobility scooters or wheelchairs. The Council asks all residents to please check their hedges are not blocking the pavement and trim them back if they are. The Parish Council can report cases... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 5 Jul 2023 13:32 by Rachel Barlow-Skinner
Queniborough History Video
I am happy to announce that a 27 minute film of Queniborough village has now been completed and is now available to view on YouTube (please follow the link below). This video has been edited from over 100 mins of historical footage from the late 60's and 70's by Reg Agger and Tom Kirton over the last decade! It shows a snapshot of village life from various events such as the Old Fayre Parade, the Soap... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 2 Feb 2023 14:04 by Rachel Barlow-Skinner
Parish Council Precept 2022-23
At the January meeting of the Parish Council, the precept for the forthcoming financial year was set.
The precept is the amount of money villagers pay in their council tax for the running of the Parish Council. The Council has agreed to an increase in the precept that is charged to Band D houses of £1.69 per household, making the total charge for the Parish Council £51.67. This pays for... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:45 by Rachel Barlow-Skinner
Extra Lane proposed for Crossroads - again!
Once again the Local Highways Authority is proposing to put an additional traffic lane on the Rearsby Road side of the Crossroads. This is to accommodate additional traffic should the planning application for 150 houses off Barkby Road be agreed. The Parish Council are opposing both the housing application and the additional traffic lane at the crossroads.
A copy of the Parish Council's objection and... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 11:36 by Rachel Barlow-Skinner
Council opposes Charnwood Local Plan
Queniborough Parish Council is opposing the Charnwood Local Plan as it will affect the village. The developments along the Melton Road will create even more traffic through the village and greater strains on the already stretched services in the area.
The full comments are available here.
Posted: Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:27 by Rachel Barlow-Skinner
Tennis Court Bookings
Following the closure of S&J News, tennis court bookings can now be made at Crossroad Stores, Queniborough Road, Queniborough during normal opening hours. Bookings can be made up to 2 weeks in advance for 1 hour blocks, with a maximum of 2 consecutive hours.
Posted: Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:31 by Rachel Barlow-Skinner
Hallam Homes Application refused
Charnwood Borough Council Plans Committee refused the application P/20/1605/2 Outline application for erection of up to 200 dwellings, all matters reserved except access. Land at Melton Road Queniborough LE7 3FL, at their meeting on 25th March 2021.
It was refused by 8 votes to 4 on the grounds of the damage it would cause to the area of separation between Queniborough and surrounding communities. The... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:03 by Rachel Barlow-Skinner