ISSUE 29: August 2013
Shepshed Community
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Standing room only as housing schemes are put in the spotlight It was standing room only at the Glenmore Centre on Friday 12th July when residents met to discuss proposals for hundreds of new homes off Tickow Lane. The meeting was arranged and chaired by Christine Radford to allow residents to see and discuss detailed plans first for the 85 homes on land at the corner of Anson Road and Tickow Lane and secondly to look at the proposals on other areas of land in the area. The William Davis application already has outline planning permission for the 85 homes, but has to submit detailed proposals before full permission will be granted. The full application is down to be considered at the August meeting of the Planning Committee at Charnwood. The consultation period was extended until 18th July to enable those residents attending the meeting to comment. Concerns were raised regarding flats being built in this area of Shepshed which those present did not feel was a suitable location. They were uneasy about the removal of some mature trees and hedgerows. No detail was available from either Severn Trent or the Environmental agency on how the sewage and rain water was going to be dealt with because there are already problems in this area. It was reported that of the Local Infrastructure funding (S106 monies), to be contributed by the developer £75,000 has been allocated for ‘A work of Art’ and £23,000 for Health. The Glenmore meeting also provided residents with the chance to discuss two larger developments, one from William Davis for 385 homes at the back of the Anson Road development between Conway Drive and Tickow Lane and one from Gladman Developments for 215 homes further down Tickow Lane at the back of Westroyd Care Home. Neither of these has yet been lodged with Charnwood. Roy Kershaw on behalf of the Garendon Park and Countryside Protection Group reminded those present that they had until July 22nd to get their comments in regarding the Draft Core Strategy to Charnwood Borough Council. Those present were advised of a group presentation to hand in the 4,000+ signature petition together with the GPCPG’s reply to the Draft Core Strategy on Thursday 18th July at 2pm. Unfortunately no officer or Cabinet Member was going to be present to receive the petition or documentation, much to the disappointment of those in attendance.
It’s Carnival Time Again! Yes, Shepshed Lions Club Annual Charity Carnival is being held on Bank Holiday Monday 26th August 2013 in Glenmore Park Shepshed. Every penny raised at the Carnival goes to charitable good causes. Please help the Shepshed Lions help more people in our community. This year promises to be better than ever with arena attractions including Dingle Fingle, a motorised clown show. There is also a dance demonstration, Pinxtone Puppets show, Star Wars characters, fairground, BBQ and Tea Tent and over 50 stalls. There is a children’s maze, Territorial Army, and many more attractions. It promises to be a great day out for all the family. The price for entry is only £1 for adults and 50p for children as in previous years. There is a raffle with great prizes and tickets can be purchased from Meet n Eat, Sew Retro, and celebrations. Shepshed Lions Club has made progress with their First Responder Scheme. Training is planned for August and the Shepshed Lions Club is purchasing uniforms for volunteers. If you wish to sponsor the scheme or become a volunteer, please contact Lion Bob Lilley on 01509 508265 or by email at thelilleys15@gmail.com. It is hoped that once training has been completed, volunteers will become operational in support of East Midlands Ambulance Service. A Defibrillator has been purchased by Shepshed Lions Club with the support of the British Heart Foundation.
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