the Birstall p t Y O U R
C O M M U N I T Y
MARCH 2023
Gym’s award winners
Council os raises No. 476 concerns
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CONCERNED ABOUT the impact of the Leicester Local Plan and the Ashton Green development on Birstall, two Birstall Parish Councillors and the parish clerk have been able to meet with planning officers from the City Council to discuss their concerns.
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS have been presented to young people who have reached a high standard of training at Gunns’ Gym. Three girls were praised by Carl. “They haven’t been coming to the gym for long but have achieved a lot in such a short time,” he said. Sophia Bowley (10) and Madison Burbage (12) were Gold Award Winners, and Milie Whait (10) was awarded a bronze. 400 young people are using the gym, which is open five days a week.
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Pic: award winners (l-r) Sophia Bowley, Madison Burbage & Milie Whait (more award winners on page 2)
Cllr Tony Abbey, Parish Clerk Sue Coulson and Chair of Birstall Parish Council Ann Marshall met with officers from Leicester City Council Planning Department on February 9 at City Hall. Cllr Marshall said: “The meeting was helpful in that it explained the process and some timelines. "The build is over a 10-year period and there are several phases which will trigger their own individual conditions. “The first step is for the Local Plan, prepared by Leicester City Council, to be submitted to the Secretary of State and then examined by an inspector.” The consultation into the Local Plan ended on 27 February, and the Parish Council has submitted a collective response regarding the Soundness and Duty to Co-operate requirements. Cllr Marshall said: “Once the Local Plan is accepted, planning applications will be submitted by Leicester City Council, which will drill down into the details of the building phase. It will be very important for residents, and Birstall Parish Council, to make comments. Continued on page 2