Letter

FIRSTLY, I would like to introduce myself, my name is Claire Harris now known as Cllr Claire Harris, representing Markfield, Stanton and Field Head on Hinckley-Bosworth Borough Council.

Secondly, I would like to thank each and every resident for their vote and friends and family for their continued support.

And lastly, I would like to say a big thank you to previous councillors for their continued service over the years.

My background is in hospitality and business, more recently I have been volunteering with The Royal Volunteer Service and I coordinate the events at Markfield Library. I have two young children who attend Mercenfeld Primary. I am very community oriented and I try to be a voice for the residents of the ward. Should you wish to contact me, my details are at the bottom of the page.

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I attended Stanton’s party in the park, what a glorious day it was. From local performers to food and bouncy castles, great work Stanton! I was invited to a street party at Field Head, mingled with residents and shared some delicious food and drink. Nothing went to waste, as the following day I was contacted to distribute the leftovers to local causes. Thank you to the residents of Field Head for your generosity.

It was so nice to see all the decorations put out by residents and businesses in the ward, let’s hope we can replicate this at forthcoming events.

My journey so far:

After the elections, I was inducted at HBBC. I attended my first borough meeting and the Mayor’s reception to welcome in our new Mayor, Cllr Scott Gibbons and Deputy Mayor, Cllr Robin Webber-Jones. I’m currently undergoing lots of training to edge me into my new role, so please bear with me.

A range of services are provided by HBBC from sufferers of domestic abuse to school workshops. I will be placing these services on a notice board at Markfield Library in the coming days. A beat surgery has been arranged for the 3rd of July at Markfield Community Centre between 10am and 12pm, please pop down and meet our beat team to ask any questions or report anything untoward.

I would like to finish by saying, I hope I can serve the residents of my ward and should you need to contact me, please do.

Cllr Claire Harris

Parish email: charris@markfieldpc.org.uk

Borough email: claire.harris@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk Telephone: 07501850875

Tour of Bardon Park Chapel

2.30 PM SUNDAY 2nd JULY 2023

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10.30 a.m. CTiM United Service

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10.30 a.m. Morning worship

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10.30 a.m. Morning worship

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