MID-JUNE 2022
Markfield, Field Head, Stanton-under-Bardon, Thornton & Bagworth
Appeal granted for 49 homes in Thornton
Brownies’ Jubilee party
AS REPORTED IN THE LEICESTER MERCURY, residents of Thornton have been defeated in their long-fought battle to protect a field in their village from development. Hundreds of locals have opposed plans to develop greenfield land at the end of Beech Drive, since a proposal was first lodged in 2014.
Concerns were raised that it would damage an area of countryside and increase congestion in the area. Councillors have turned down three proposals for the site, filed by Barwood Homes and J H Hallam & Son Limited, but the latest scheme, for 49 homes, has now been granted on appeal. The Planning Inspector said in their decision report that the houses “would not stand out as a dominant feature in the local landscape” and that a suggested traffic calming scheme would mitigate the traffic impact of the development. The original proposal, filed in 2014, was rejected by the council as it was deemed that the area did not have the infrastructure or services to support the new homes. An appeal was filed but the inquiry was then delayed, so the council invited a revised application from the developer in advance of the appeal inquiry. A new scheme was lodged in April 2016, reducing the number of homes from 49 to 48, but this was also turned down over concerns about the impact on the countryside. The latest application, filed in 2020, said that the increase in Thornton’s population would increase footfall and revenue for local shops. Cllr Andy Furlong a member of the Planning Committee, who voted against the application, said: “As a Thornton resident for over twenty years, I have to say that I feel desperately sad for my friends and former neighbours in the village. One of the driving factors behind my decision to move was the limited access to local services. This new development can only make matters worse. This is the harsh reality of the government’s ‘Build, Build, Build’ agenda. The elected councillors in Thornton must be open and honest about this.”
SCUBA business networking is back at South Charnwood High School
WE ARE DELIGHTED to announce that our award winning SCUBA business networking event is back again on Thursday 23rd June at South Charnwood High School. Organised by our Year 10 Business Ambassadors, we aim to create a unique networking event which is specifically aimed at small local businesses. We have been running for 6 years and have steadily grown over this time. Don’t just take our word for it .. “What a great event! The Ambassadors were fantastic. It was lovely to be in a room with actual people. So many interesting businesses to meet. Looking forward to the next one.” Don’t delay and sign up NOW to join our growing network community! SEE ADVERT ON PAGE 3 INSIDE ...>
ON 18TH MAY, 2nd Markfield Brownies held a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee party for their unit.
Alyssa Thompson and Sofia Burdett (pictured right) organised the event, which also went towards their Brownies Gold Award. The Jubileethemed games, tombola and of course cakes were all very successful and helped to raise over £230. We would like to thank Alyssa and Sofia for organising and also all the relatives and friends that came to support us. We look forward to awarding the Gold Awards, which is the highest level a Brownie can achieve. They will be the first ever Golds for our unit!
2nd Markfield Brownies
Stanton Summer Fayre is on Saturday 2nd July DON’T MISS the Stanton-under-Bardon Summer Fayre, which will take place on Saturday 2nd July 2022 at St Mary & All Saints Church, Stanton Under Bardon between 2pm-4pm. Admission is FREE! There will be lots of great STALLS to include Cakes & Preserves, Tombola, Raffle, Plants, Bric-a-Brac, etc. Refreshments will be available. Come & join us for some Summer Fun!
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