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EVERY TUESDAY

10:15AM - 11:15AM AT THE SHEPSHED LIBRARY

EVERY WEEK, ALL ARE WELCOME!

Singing is fun and good for your health. Why not join us for a great time and get to meet new people. We welcome all who wish to participate and especially those with mental health challenges or memory loss.

Charity no: 1119209. WOW Church.

135 Main St. Stanton Under Bardon, LE67 9TQ.

Whether you are interested in general updates, or something more specific such as news about planning business, events or the community and voluntary sector, they have got something for everyone.

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ELECTION – MAY 2023

There will be an election on 4th May 2023 for Charnwood Borough Council and Shepshed Town Council. You may have thought in the past that you would like to be a Cllr and have a say in how Shepshed is run. You can either stand as an independent or for one of the political parties do not hesitate to contact Charnwood for advice.

Elections – photo ID

As you may already be aware, the UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station. This new requirement will apply for the first time in England at the local elections on Thursday 4th May 2023 and will include the borough and the town elections in Charnwood.

The requirement is only voters visiting polling stations. A list of accepted forms of photo can be seen on Charnwood website: www.charnwood. gov.uk/VoterID, if you do not have photo ID you can contact ELECTORALCOMMISSION.ORG.

UK were you can follow the link on how to apply for a voter Authority Certificate. We believe that if you have a postal vote this will not be necessary. Alternatively, residents can request a paper form by contacting the election team on electoral.services@charnwood.gov. uk or by calling 01509 634546

Those who require a Voter Authority Certificate are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is 5pm on Tuesday April 25th, 2023. Residents should first make sure they are registered to vote before applying.

Councillor contact details Cllr.robin.popley@charnwood. gov.uk, 07909 447105 cllr. john.savage@charnmwood.gov. uk 550508(Shepshed East)cllr. christine.radford@charnwood. gov.uk 502974, cllr.ian.williams@ charnwood.gov.uk 07739 389960 (Shepshed West). We meet the first Saturday of the month, 10-11 am in the Town Council offices, 47a Charnwood Road (opposite Tesco)

Shopping Services

SHEPSHED SPECIAL COMMUNITY BUS 47A CHARNWOOD ROAD

SHEPSHED LE12 9QE 01509 650531 sscb9a@gmail.com

THESE SERVICES ARE A DOOR-TO-DOOR SERVICE WITH A PASSENGER SSISTANT TO OFFER HELP IF REQUIRED, PLEASE CONTACT US (DETAILS ABOVE) WITH ANY ENQUIRIES.

WEEK 1

MONDAY - HIRED

TUESDAY – SHEPSHED CO-OP

WEDNESDAY – AVAILABLE TO HIRE (DURING SCHOOL CLOSURES ONLY)

THURSDAY - L0UGHBOROUG: CHOOSE FROM TOWN CENTRE, SAINSBURYS OR TESCO

FRIDAY – AVAILABLE TO HIRE

WEEK 2

MONDAY – MORRISONS COALVILLE

TUESDAY – SHEPSHED CO-OP

WEDNESDAY - AVAILABLE TO HIRE (DURING SCHOOL CLOSURES ONLY)

THURSDAY - AVAILABLE TO HIRE

FRIDAY - AVAILABLE TO HIRE

WEEK 3

MONDAY- HIRED

TUESADAY – SHEPSHED CO-OP

WEDNESDAY- AVAILABLE TO HIRE (DURING SCHOOL CLOSURES ONLY)

THURSDAY- ASHBY RETAIL PARK- M&S, B&M, TESCO SUPERSTORE

FRIDAY - AVAILABLE TO HIRE

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Christine Radford

County Councillor for Shepshed

T: 01509 502974 M: 07796 544817

E: christine_radford@hotmail.com

It seems a long time since we were all looking forward to Christmas and the New Year and putting away the decorations for another year. The nights are getting shorter thank goodness. I hope this finds you all well and have managed to avoid all the bugs going around.

You may be wondering, as I did, as to why there are surveyors working at the junction of Leicester Road with A512. I have spoken to them and they are checking where the services are, this is for the building of ALDI at this junction, not more road alterations. (thank goodness).

Adult Social Care

Adult Social Care services continue to face high demand, which is presenting a challenging position for the Council; both in respect of the capacity of providers to meet increasing levels of need and the capacity of the Council to fund services.

Recruitment and retention remain a challenge for adult social care providers supporting people in Leicestershire. The Council and care providers have continued to maintain services to ensure flow through hospitals and provision for new community requests. The Department’s Home Care for Leicestershire framework has been reopened. New agencies joined the framework on 1st November 2022, doubling to 87 the number of care providers that the Council can call upon to deliver home care services to ensure people can be supported at home. To this end the Council is continuing with its programme of introducing Technology to support people to live at home.

County’s carers urged to apply for their Carers Passport through the Leicestershire for Carers Service

Whether you or someone you know has recently become a carer, or has been caring for a while without support or has been caring for many years, it is important that all carers understand their rights. That means they can access the support available to them as soon as they need it.

The Carers Passport is one way to do just that, I want to encourage every unpaid carer to come forward and register for their Carers Passport through our Support for Carers Service. It is a quick and easy way to get your caring role recognised by other organisations.

The service is free and offers invaluable advice, information and peer support to unpaid carers across the county, including a telephone advice line and access to a range of carers support groups.

To apply for a Carers Passport, or for more information, visit supportforcarers.org or call 01858 468543 or email maureen@ supportforcarers.org.

Inspiring care workers

An awards ceremony honouring adult social care professionals was hosted and organised by Inspired to Care, a Leicestershire County Council team promoting the work of care professionals and encouraging people to consider employment in the care industry.

The winners were recognised for having a variety of success stories, such as their dedication and service to others, or for overcoming personal difficulty. This included Julie Rudd (from Vista Care Homes), who scooped both the Lifetime Achievement Award and Care professions of the Year Award after 45 years in the sector.

I had pleasure in attending this event which was held at Leicester Racecourse, with finalists and their guests in attendance and handing out the award to Julie.

County Libraries and Heritage Services to receive a national funding boost

Leicestershire County Council’s Libraries and Heritage Services, which operate from 21 venues across the county, are to receive more than £0.75 million funding from Arts Council England’s National Portfolio Organisation (NPO).

The programme has four main strands which explore creative practitioners working alongside local people in Libraries and Museums to enliven and give greater impact to their cultural experiences. The service will work with Art Council over the next few months to finalise details, with funding due to commence in April 2023 until March 2026.

Loughborough Library

Loughborough Library now have in stock some books for children and novels in the Ukraine language. Please pass this information on to people who you think would find this useful.

Planning on having a street party to celebrate The Kings Coronation

An extra bank holiday will take place across the UK to mark the coronation of King Charles lll on Monday 8th May, two days after the ceremony at Westminster Abbey.

The bank holiday will provide an opportunity for communities or streets to celebrate the Coronation. I understand the Town Council will be holding an event on Glenmore Park on Saturday 6th May similar to the one held for the late Queens 70th anniversary. If you are thinking of holding a street party, please contact eventsnetworkmanagement@leics. gov.uk for an application to close your street. You must apply for a street closure before 31st March 2023.

Iveshead School

Iveshead School has joined the Mowbray Education Trust. Iveshead is now the seventh school to join the successful Midlands -based Trust.

Energy Recovery Facility (Incinerator)

The plant is still in its commissioning stage, which is due to be completed in May 2023. The Plant in 99% constructed. During December 2022 it was run up to 100% capacity using 24,000 tonnes of waste. When it becomes operational, the facility will annually be capable of processing unto 455k tonnes of residual waste every year. Without facilities like this, it would be sent to landfill.

Highly efficient and carefully controlled incineration of this waste will generate more than 43 m.watt of reliable, safe, lowcarbon electricity per year, enough power for 80K homes.

Special technology has been fitted to the plant to keep emissions well within safe and legal limits, so far during commissioning these standards have been met. Investigations are on going for a 3rd party to utilize the excess hot water generated from the plant for businesses or properties in the area. (This article was written by Cllr Peter Grainger- a member of the Liaison Committee)

Advance Notice of a Temporary Traffic Regulations (TTRO)

A TTRO is to be made for the following; Queen Street/Church Street. The proposed TTRO is to allow Severn Trent Water Ltd to safely undertake pipe works in the carriageway.

The TTRO will incorporate a temporary road closure and temporary suspension of one-way systems.

The duration of the restriction is not anticipated to exceed a period of 3 days commencing on the 24th April 2023.

The works can be viewed here https://one. network/?tm=GB132462584.

Your help and support – my contact details

Without your help in keeping me informed regarding issues around Shepshed, I would not be able to do my job. For help and advice on County matters, I can be contacted on 01509 502974, or 07796 544817 or e mail christine_radford@hotmail.com or christine.radford@leics.gov.uk , my monthly surgery, is held on the first Saturday of the month in the Town Council Offices, 47a Charnwood Road, (opp. Tesco) You do not need an appointment; I will be there from 10-11 am

Hathern Parish Council

Next Council Meetings Mon 20 Feb 19:30, Mon 03 April 19:30, Mon 15 May 19:30

Clerk: Maureen Spencer Tel: 01509 842813 Email: clerk@hathernparishcouncil.org.uk www.hathernparishcouncil.org.uk Like us on Facebook: @hathernparish

Councillor: Roy Dann rdann@hathernparishcouncil.org.uk

Councillor: Martin Clayton mclayton@hathernparishcouncil.org.uk

Councillor: John Boyes jboyes@hathernparishcouncil.org.uk

Councillor: Ben Murdoch bmurdoch@hathernparishcouncil.org.uk

Councillor: Rachel Bennett rbennett@hathernparishcouncil.org.uk

Councillor: Dave Neville dneville@hathernparishcouncil.org.uk

Councillor: Shona Farmer sfarmer@hathernparishcouncil.org.uk