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Developer wants to build over 100 new houses
MAJOR housing SCHEME PROPOSED IN MARKFIELD A planning application for a major residential development off London Road in Markfield has been submitted to Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council.
The application (reference number 09/01009/OUT) was made by property advisors GVA Grimley on behalf of Leicester-based developer Jelson Ltd. Details of the Outline Planning Application, along with several letters from residents in response, can be viewed on the Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council website at www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk The application was received by the council on 24th December 2009. A Public Notice advertising the planning application appeared on page 40 in the 21st January 2010 issue of the Leicester Mercury. The Notice states that “Anyone who wishes to make representations about any of these applications should make them on line at www.hinckleybosworth.gov.uk or write to the Head of Planning within 21 days of this Notice, quoting the relevant reference number.” If you wish to comment on this application, either visit the website (address above) or write to: SIMON WOOD, Head of Planning, Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, Council Offices, Argents Mead, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1BZ. The Herald contacted the Case Officer dealing with this application on Monday 1st February 2010, and was informed that representations from residents will be accepted up to 19th February 2010.
• SEE ALSO: Matthew Lay’s article on page 4, David Sprason’s article on page 10, and LETTERS on page 34.
Morris Men dance in the New Year Red Leicester Morris Men braved the arctic conditions in Markfield to perform their annual post New Year dancing event on Sunday, Jan 10th.
As usual they began at The Queen’s Head on Ashby Rd and after a fortifying pint and a warm by the roaring fire they danced on the snowy car park. They then danced down Main St to the The Red Lion and then on to the church where hot sausage rolls where provided by WI member Gillian Sawden. It was then off to Croftway, where dancing was a trifle hazardous, to visit the Robson family who provided mulled wine and more sausage rolls. Finally to the Bull’s Head where some dancing was outside and some in the ‘tent’! Onlookers were grateful for the patio heater! The men then performed a Mummer’s Play inside the pub which was enjoyed by a large audience. The atmosphere in the pub was wonderful and clearly everybody was having a really good time. Red Leicester collected £175 for Cruse Leicestershire Area for which the YOU CAN’T BEAT A BIT OF RED LEICESTER: local fundraisers, Fran, Linda and Rosemarie are very grateful. Gillian Sawden supplies sausage rolls to the Morris Men This money will go towards providing the one to one support provided free of charge by Cruse Bereavement Support Workers to local people who have been bereaved.
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