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Belvoirdale Primary School Pupils Get Creative With Clock Tower Standing at about 21 meters (68 feet) tall Coalville’s Grade II Clock Tower is constructed of enough bricks, that when laid end to end they would extend to nearly 13 km (eight miles) – the distance from Coalville to Loughborough! This is just one of the many amazing facts that pupils at Belvoirdale Primary School have been finding out as part of their investigation into the town’s iconic war memorial and surrounding Memorial Square.

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PHOTO BELOW: Casey Kendrick (10) shows her team’s Memorial Clock Tower model to Bev Smith, Chief Executive of NWLDC, and head teacher Richard Dax.

Grace Wyatt, nine, said of the site visit: “It was fun being out of the classroom and looking at the old pictures.

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PHOTO ABOVE: Belvoirdale Primary School pupils Kyle Smith (11) and Isabelle Barrs (10) visiting the Coalville Memorial Clock Tower to do some research ahead of their project.

A site visit on 6 June provided an opportunity for pupils to compare old photographs and maps of the Square with the present-day site. They learnt about the oldest building in Coalville, The Red House, "as well as ‘the many days sliding’ on the pond, used when frozen as an ice skating rink, which was situated near the seating area".

The pupils then worked in the classroom to reimagine the design of Memorial Square, taking into account responses to a school survey, which revealed that local people strongly value the Clock Tower as a means of commemorating our local war heroes.

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The children presented their designs and arguments for retaining the Clock Tower, to Bev Smith, CEO of North West Leicestershire District Council at the Council Chambers on Monday 18 June. The children’s designs will feature in a touring exhibition about Coalville’s memorials, set to launch in the autumn.

Many of the children’s ideas involved improving the square for everyone to use – including better seating, events and even restoring a pond for ice skating in the winter and feeding the birds in the summer!

The project team would love to hear from anyone who has information relating to the Clock Tower or war memorials in and around Coalville; or a story or memory about a person, event or business associated with Memorial Square. Please email: history@ memorialclocktower.org.uk or call Tel: 01530 229690 You can find out more about the Clock Tower and Memorials project at www.choosecoalville.co.uk/ coalville-clock-tower-project/project-news

Two Redgate Rabbit ‘Bonded Pairs’ Need New Homes Currently at Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary near Coalville, LE67 9PW, there are two lovely bonded pairs of rabbits – two black and two a shade of creamy grey.

The black pair are siblings and have never been apart: they must be re-homed together. The ‘creamy grey’ pair are mother and daughter and they are very special; the mother is nearly blind and her daughter cares for her and shows her where the food and water are.

If you can, please consider giving these adorable rabbits a permanent home, with plenty of space and an outside run, and a regular supply of dandelions.

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Facebook Pictures Betray Benefit Cheat Who Jetted Off To Lanzarote, Cyprus And Spain A benefits fraudster spent tax payers money on lavish holidays abroad while sitting on almost £400,000 in three bank accounts.

Teresa Hardy, 48, of Sunnyside Estate, Ibstock, appeared in Leicester Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 7th June, to plead guilty to dishonestly claiming council tax reduction and fraudulently receiving further discretionary payments.

Hardy started claiming Council Tax support from North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) in April 2013 on the basis of having no other income other than the employment and support allowance she received.

PHOTO: Belvoirdale Primary School pupils left to right, Casey-May Carr, Kacper Gorski and Yazmin Taylor-Beck with the art board they have designed for Coalville Park.

Coalville Events To Display Children’s Art In The Park Designs Children from 13 schools across Coalville will see their artwork on display after being challenged by North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC). The youngsters have been designing, drawing and writing on large boards under the theme of Choose Coalville.

Over the five year period Hardy received £3931.23 in council tax reduction benefit.

The NWLDC project has been generously supported by James Latham, who donated 27 wooden boards to the schools on which the children have produced their designs. All of the boards are being put on display in Coalville Park for everyone to enjoy.

Hardy went on to claim additional discretionary ‘hardship’ payments of £557 and £218 in 2014 and 2015 respectively due to her income being so much lower than her outgoings.

All of the schools have produced different boards and have been encouraged to get as many children involved as possible. Belvoirdale Primary managed to get every student involved in their board that features Coalville Memorial Clock Tower, which is currently undergoing essential maintenance and renovation work.

NWLDC officers became suspicious in August 2017 and launched an investigation into Hardy’s claims, which had now led to payments over a four year period. They discovered three bank accounts showing a total balance of £374,833 and took to social media to find further evidence.

James Latham is the UK’s biggest independent timber and panel products distributor and has just opened a new 55,000m2 depot at Optimus Point in Glenfield. Latham’s played a crucial role in making the project happen by providing the boards for the children to work on.

There they found evidence on Facebook of the defendant enjoying holidays in Belgium, Lanzarote, Cyprus, Tunisia, France and Spain during the overpayment period. The search also revealed Hardy as being the owner of a business called Doodle Mania and a website advertising her as an artist.

‘Exceptional circumstances’ regarding Hardy’s health saw magistrates’ hand her a three-year conditional discharge. A collection order was made which will see Hardy pay the council’s costs of £1,812, while the overpayments are also to be paid back.

The background to their design in made up of blue paint fingerprints from every child, with the tower in the forefront showing the past, present and even the future of the tower, as the children see it.

Casey-May Carr, aged 11, is a pupil at Belvoirdale Primary School. She said: “It’s been really exciting and really enjoyable. We’ve been working on it for a long time but we’re really happy with how it looks. It shows the Coalville Memorial Tower in the past, the present, and how it could look in the future and we’ve had everyone in the school working on it. I’m definitely going to see it in Coalville Park when it’s been moved there.”

Councillor Alison Smith MBE, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Community Services at NWLDC said: “Our huge thanks to Latham Timber for helping to make this project happen through their sponsorship and to all the school’s that have taken part. It is really important children living in and around Coalville understand the town’s heritage and history, and feel proud of it. I can’t wait to see all the boards on display in Coalville Park.”

Chris Sutton, Managing Director at James Latham, said: “We were delighted to sponsor this project and it’s great to hear how much the children have enjoyed being a part of it. We feel it’s really important to support our local communities, and we’re proud to have worked both with the schools and NWLDC who have both done an amazing job.”

Richard Dax, head teacher at Belvoirdale Primary School, said: “Learning about Coalville plays a big part in our curriculum. We believe that children should have pride in their heritage and use it to plan a better future for themselves and their town.”

Kats Antiques Appears On Celebrity Antiques Road Trip For The Second Time Kats Antiques was delighted to be asked if they would like to appear on another series of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip.

Back in 2016 Singers Tony Christie and Jimmy Osmond came to visit the store where they found many great antique bargains.

Benidorm star and Loose Women panellist, Sherrie Hewson along with antique expert Tim Medhurst visited the store on Friday 15th June. Marie Davenport said "Everyone was lovely, the team and crew and we had so much fun!

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5 Tips For A Magical Unicorn Party From Timmy @ PartySaveSmile.co.uk Hi guys….Timmy again from PartySaveSmile.co.uk here, I hope you all enjoyed last month’s article about Unicorn party trends! What theme took your fancy?

This month we are looking at a few Top Tips to make your Unicorn party totally magical!

You are at that point where you have decided what Unicorn Theme is right for your party – you have a list of the supplies you are going to need to cater for your guests – now for the fun stuff, the added sparkle.

At PartySaveSmile.co.uk we are often asked by our customers for some inspiration, extra party ideas and finishing touches, at the moment for Unicorn parties in particular… so, I thought I would share a few with you!

Here are a few top tips for you to ensure your party guests have a magical time at your child’s party: 1) Create Rainbow Balloon Tails!

Why not transform even the simplest plain coloured balloon into a Unicorn Rainbow Themed Balloon Tail! You will need several colours of Balloon Ribbon (Yellow, Pink, Red, Green and Blue are most popular). All you need to do is cut lengths of the different colours of ribbon and tie the lengths to the neck of the balloon, where you knot it! If you are feeling brave you could event cluster a few Balloons together and hang one Rainbow coloured tail from each cluster! How’s that for a Magical Tip!?

2) Use Marble Effect Balloons Another simple way to achieve this look is to use some Marble patterned balloons that are rainbow colour themed, they look great! If you ensure you get enough of these for one per guest, you could even give your guests a piece of the Unicorn Rainbow to take home with them and let the magic carry on when they get home.

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Charnwood Entrepreneur Is Back In Business Stronger Than Ever Following A Life Changing Injury.

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10 months after the accident, Jo was able to return to work but was unable to continue in the catering business. However, Jo has a strong work ethic and was determined to start a new business which would help other local businesses.

Jo has 30 years’ experience in business finance and is passionate about helping local small businesses to get their finances right. “I wanted to set up a business which could provide more than just bookkeeping. With my knowledge and experience I can analyse the financial health of a business and provide a tailor-made service to add significant value. This includes helping new businesses to set up their finances so they can concentrate on developing their venture. I want to provide a complete financial service, including Self Assessment tax returns and payroll management. I am delighted to be back to work and feel stronger than

5) Unicorn Cookie Cutters More of a baker? Why not make your own Unicorn cookies or biscuits before your party. Our Unicorn shaped cookie cutter will make sure you cook up the perfect Unicorns time after time. You could then decorate these ready for your party table – but why not bake a few extras for your guests and make an activity of it?! Challenge your guests to decorate their own Unicorn cookie as a fun filled activity at the party.

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The secret to success when it comes to a party is to keep things on theme and in your comfort zone. Simple can be very effective if done correctly!

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Coalville Community Clubs & Groups 1188 (Coalville) Squadron http://1188sqnatc.co.uk - We meet at the headquarters on Forest Road in Coalville on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7.15pm-9.30pm.

4th Coalville Scout Group - Steve Farmer 07887808800 - 4thcoalville@ gmail.com - We welcome children between the ages 6 of 14 as we run Beaver, Cub and Scout sections. Our HQ is on Ashby Road, Coalville opposite the Snibston Mine. Find us on Facebook: 4th coalville scout group Alternative Book Club Coalville Helena Lomax - helenalomax@btconnect. com - We meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at The Hermitage Hotel Coalville. Membership is free! Books are chosen by members plus we have a couple of months where we all read and review a book of our choice. We also have a very popular book swap/share at the end of each meeting. We also have a Facebook page.

Ashby & Coalville Lions Club - Lynda 07735407637 - We are group of men and women who meet at the The White Hart, Market Street, Ashby on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7.30pm. There is also a social meeting towards the end of every month, when we meet together as friends. We raise funds through various events, and support a variety of charitable causes. Our biggest annual event takes place on a Monday morning in September, when we invite about 600 children from Special Schools to the Ashby Statutes Fair. If you are interested in helping your community, why not get in touch or come along to find out what we get up to?

Bardon Hill Juniors Football Club - 07983134033 - www. facebook.com/Bardon-Hill-JuniorsFC-301998146531045 - Bardon Road, Coalville. Opposite The Shell Garage.

Kids train every Saturday, either at Bardon Road or at Newbridge on the Astro turf. Give us a call or visit our Facebook page to get in touch.

Bardon Hill Sports Club - Answer Service 01530 815569 - We are a family friendly venue. BT Sports available.

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Broom Leys Chinese Wand & Tai Chi Club - Les & Sue 01530 836941 - We meet on Wednesdays 7.00pm-9.00pm at Broom Leys School. All ages and abilities over 16 welcome. We meet through school holidays where possible.

Give Les or Sue a call. Exercises and movements are adaptable for individual limitations.

Coalville Army Cadets - ACF Hut, Waterworks Road, Coalville, LE67 4HZ. Meet Wednesdays at 7:00pm-9:30pm.

Coalville Gymnastics Club - 01530 811001 - coalville.gymnastics@ talktalkbusiness.net - Unit 8 Snibston Drive, Off Ravenstone Road, Coalville, LE67 3NQ. Coalville Heritage Society - 01530 833521- coalville.heritage@gmail.com - www.coalville-heritage.info - c/o The Secretary, Grace Villas, 48 James Street, Coalville, LE67 3BW. Coalville Male Voice Choir - www. coalvillemvc.co.uk - Coalville Male Voice Choir will be pleased to welcome singers any Thursday evenings 7.00pm at Hall Lane, Methodist Church our practice venue.

Coalville Miners Football Club - Text - 07989320725 - martyn.sharpe@yahoo. co.uk - We meet at Newbridge High School, Coalville, LE67 3SJ. A family friendly club and would welcome new players and sponsors. Training 7.00pm8.00pm every Wednesday at Newbridge and play on a Sunday morning in Hinckley & District football league.

Coalville OAP & Friends Fishing Club - Phil Bancroft 07505462898 We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the season.

Coalville Ramblers - Robert 07510512446 - publicity@ coalvilleramblers.org.uk - www. ramblers.org.uk/coalville - where our programme of walks is available to view.

You can also join online by following the link.

Coalville Rugby Club - 01530 812090 - Memorial Ground, Hall Lane, Coalville, LE67 5PF. Coalville Swimming Club - www. coalvillesc.gov.uk - We are one of Leicestershire and Rutland's leading competitive swimming clubs. We are based in North West Leicestershire and currently train at five venues across the region. The club is aimed at swimmers from 7 years and above, if you would like to come along for a trial please contact us via our website.

Coalville Town Football Club - www. coalvilletownfc.co.uk - Owen Street Sports Ground Owen Street, Coalville, LE67 3DA. Coalville Town Hockey Club - Matt Howells 07980449524 - King Edward VII Science & Sports College, Warren Hills Road, Coalville, LE67 4UW.

Coleorton & New Lount Volunteer Group - John Macdonald 01530 223456 - 077670294818 - http://cnlvg.weebly.

Broom Leys Choral Society - Meet com - The group has been going for on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm over seven years now and it focuses in Whitwick Methodist Church, Hall its efforts on carrying out conservation Lane. We are a mixed choir and would work at both Coleorton Wood and New welcome new members - especially Lount Nature Reserve We meet 4 times tenors and basses. a month, with two sessions on Tuesdays and two sessions on Saturdays. We Christ Church - London Road, Coalville. meet at 10.00am in the car park and the Every Thursday morning the church will sessions usually last until around 2.00pm. be open from 9.30am-12pm. Tea/coffee, On a Tuesday we ask each volunteer to a snack and chat will be available in the bring their own refreshments, but on meeting room. Please join us, bring a Saturdays the group supplies both food friend. We look forward to seeing you. and hot drinks.

Coalville & District Photographic Society - www.sites.google.com/site/ coalvilleanddistrictcameraclub - We meet every other Monday at 7.30pm at the Marlene Reid Centre, Coalville.

All levels are welcome, please visit our website for more details and for the programme of meetings.

Hermitage Harriers RC - 01530 811215 - We meet at the Leisure Centre at 6.45pm for a 7.00pm run on both Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

Hermitage Leisure Centre, Silver Street, Whitwick, Coalville, LE67 5EU. Hugglescote & Doningtonle-Heath Heritage Society -

hugglescotedoningtonheritage@gmail. com - www.facebook.com/HADLHHS - We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:30pm-9:00pm at Hugglescote Community Centre, Grange Road, Hugglescote, LE67 2BR. We are actively seeking new members to help run our programme of events, and record the history of the villages.

coffee in a relaxed atmosphere. Pop along or contact us above.

Kids For Christ - Barbara Crockett 07881408488 - Kids for Christ is a free after school club, which meets every Thursday during term time, between 3.30pm and 4.45pm. We play games, listen to stories, made crafty things and devise puppet plays at Whitwick Methodist Church (Bottom of the Hill) Hall Lane, Whitwick. The club is open to all children aged 7-11 years. For more information give us a call or come along on a Thursday after school.

The Rotary Club Of Coalville - David Beaumont - davidbeaumont57@hotmail. com - We meet at 7.00pm on Mondays.

Please check to make sure a meeting is taking place, as sometimes we are visiting elsewhere. The Hermitage Park Hotel, Whitwick Road, Coalville, LE67 3FA.

The Inner Wheel Club Of Coalville - Janice - jpq26@hotmail.com - We meet on the third Tuesday of the month (except July and August)at 7:00pm at Hermitage Hotel.

Whitwick Branch Of The Royal British Legion - Lou Miller 01530 811041 - louiseamiller62@gmail.com We meet every 1st and 3rd Monday of Marlborough Square Methodist the month, except on bank holidays, at Church - Elspeth Myles 07788235573 The Charles Booth Centre, Thringstone - elspethmyles@aol.com - Every House, The Green, Thringstone, LE67 Wednesday morning 11am-12pm. We run a seated aerobics class led by Danny 8NR. We hold social events and get from Hermitage Leisure Centre. The togethers throughout the year. We are class is open to anyone who is looking a friendly group of men and women of for exercise to increase their strength, all ages, who have either served in the stability and flexibility for everyday living. It is fun and friendly. Cost is £3.50. Armed Services, have a relative who Access from the back of the building on has, or people who just want to support the Legion for the help they give to Owen Street. our ex-service personnel and families.

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Timetable can be found on the website. Whitwick & District U3A - Richard Collier 01530 249377 - mem_sec@ North West Leicestershire Model whitwicku3a.org.uk - For postal address Engineers - 07922692076 - We are details or email, please visit our website. a model engineering club and run steam trains on our track at hermitage Whitwick Methodist Church Drop recreation ground. You do not have to own a loco to join as the club have there In Cafe - Deacon Barbara Crockett 07881408488 - We meet every 2nd own engines which members can use. and 4th Monday of every month for We steam on 3rd Sunday and also on refreshments and a chat, from 10.00amother days why not come and join us.

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In addition we enjoy a raffle and games Whitwick Netball Club - We are a of bingo after lunch with tea/coffee. friendly bunch of ladies of varying ages Everyone is most welcome. If interested and fitness who meet for training on please contact the above.

Wednesday evenings 6.30pm-8.00pm at Castle Rock High School Sports Hall.

Scotlands Bowling Club - Sue 01530 For further details please contact Abby 810026 - Steve 01530 224128 - We Chambers via our Facebook page, search are a small friendly club we would welcome new players or anyone wishing for Whitwick Netball Club or pop along. to have a try at playing bowls. Our new season will begin at the end of Whitwick Retired People April at Scotlands playing fields Forest Fellowship - Mrs B King 01530 Road. Our club nights are Tuesdays and 835981 - We meet at Whitwick Fridays 5.00pm-7.00pm.

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County Councillor & Labour Group Leader

Dr Terri Eynon

Swannington Heritage Trust

T: 01530 832622 E: terri.eynon@leics.gov.uk Just The Job Coalville town centre has

so many great places where

people get together to share their skills and look after

people in need. In Coalville

Library, one afternoon at the end of May, Leicestershire

Communities brought them

all together. The task was to

find out what is already good

about our town. The challenge

Leicestershire Festival Of Archaeology With four exhibitions, 37 guided walks, 19 talks, three have a go events

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sheltering organisational

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and learn from each other.

Swannington Heritage Trust’s wonderful volunteers do far more than

and help us to grow a strong,

Archaeology provides plenty of interesting opportunities during the last

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Coalville Gets To Work One network that already exists and is working well happens every

Friday morning in Coalville Library 10-12 noon. Known by its users and

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for training opportunities, considering self-employment or interested in

setting up a business. What makes it special is the support that users and volunteers give each other. People can attend as many times as they feel necessary to get the support

they need. The Friday morning Job Club isn’t just a special

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It also attracts a wide range

of community organisations.

Having them all there, between

and open a 200 year old windmill, scan and catalogue hundreds of documents and run family heritage events. They also deliver heritage talks and lead guided walks, two of these are included in the Festival of Archaeology programme.

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Meet at Snibston No 3 Coal Mine, Spring Lane, Swannington, LE67 8QR. With the landowner's permission this is a rare opportunity to walk in the steps of Robert Stephenson on a guided tour of the whole length

10 and 12 noon, makes it so

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the kind of help that is actually

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Mill, St George's Hill, Swannington, LE67 8HX. Join Leicestershire Industrial History Society and Swannington Heritage Trust for a tour of the 1855-1873 Califat coal mine. Explore two engine house

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County Councillor

Michael Wyatt

M: 07773 341531 E: mikewyatt1@hotmail.co.uk

Whitwick Day Nursery Awarded Five Star Food Hygiene Whitwick Day Nursery, Coalville, has been awarded a five-star rating from environmental health. This award is given to establishments that are found to have exceptional hygiene standards. The food safety officer that conducted the inspection examined how hygienically food is handled and stored, the condition and structure of the building and how the business manages and records the steps it takes to ensure food is safe for the children in their care.

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Wyatt Condemns County Highways And Developers Over Building Site Entrance Off Grange Road Cllr Michael Wyatt has attacked the County Council Tory Bosses and developers diff creating an extremely dangerous entrance into a new building site off Grange Road in Hugglescote.

Cllr Wyatt said, “I really don’t understand how the Tory Highway Bosses can agree to an entrance on a blind spot along Grange Rd. A five year can see that this is extremely dangerous and will only lead to people getting hurt or losing their life in an accident waiting to happen. If an accident does happen; which god forbid it will, I hope the officers responsible for taking the decision will be open to prosecution.”

Pall-Ex Warns Of Summer Traffic Chaos Around Ellistown HQ Pall-Ex has criticised Leicestershire County Council’s ‘inadequate’ and ‘risky’ road closure and diversion plans, which would cause major disruption for residents close to the Ellistown-based logistics firm.

The haulage giant is against parts of the B585 closing for up to six weeks over the school summer holidays, due to work beginning on a new development at Mountpark Bardon.

The work will divert up to 600 Pall-Ex lorries through Ravenstone and Ibstock every night and 100 every day during July and August, causing serious safety and congestion issues.

Pall-Ex is now pressing the Council for a delay in works beginning while it focuses efforts on finding a solution to the situation, working with Mountpark Bardon to remove the need for diversions.

Pall-Ex has estimated that the proposed 22-mile diversion will cost PallEx and its network members of SMEs £300,000 in fuel costs alone.

Wyatt Welcomes Action At Phoenix Green Cllr Michael Wyatt has welcomed the news that the District Council will be adding another couple of additional grass cuttings to the Phoenix area opposite the council offices, after it was reported it was becoming a complete mess due to the Tory Bosses at County Hall deciding to cut back on their responsibilities.

Cllr Michael Wyatt said, “Yet again the Tories have shown they don’t care about our Town. If it was Ashby I’m sure it would be another matter.

Neglecting areas like the Phoenix Green only makes Coalville look untidy and neglected. The extra cost is very minor compared to the cost of people seeing a very untidy area when travelling through our Town. It really is time the Tory County Council Bosses got a grip and realised that cut backs only create greater problems, and it sends a strong message that they don’t care about our Town.”

Kevin Buchanan, Group managing director, comments: “Our immediate concern is one of safety for local residents. We want to minimise disruption and congestion, and we hope the Council will respond to the needs of the local community. We are critical of the Council for issuing a license for this work without consultation; the scale of the disruption makes its two-week notice period completely inadequate. This risky work is due to take place during the school summer holidays, which we believe is unsafe, and these villages are not built to take the traffic levels that this diversion will create. We’ve engaged with the Council at every level to try and mitigate this situation and have put our plans to protest on hold while we liaise with Mountpark Bardon. We’re now calling on the Council to halt the required road closures until a proper consultation with local residents and local businesses has taken place.”

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Remain side spelt out exactly what

has been introduced across the

of their project fear campaign, and

the welfare state, Universal Credit District over the last few months and it appears in the majority

of cases, it has been rolled out

successfully. The positive news

from the previous rollouts is that

people claiming Universal Credit are 13 per cent more likely to move into work than people

claiming Jobseeker's Allowance, and are keeping more of their money on average. To help

people to progress in work, the

taper rate has also been reduced,

meaning people will keep more of what they earn and will be better rewarded for increasing their

hours or pay. The key message of this Government since 2010 has

been to make work pay and that you should never be better off

on benefits thank working That is what is happening in North

West Leicestershire with figures

showing more people are in work than ever before.

Nationally unemployment is at a 40 year low and that means

more people have the security

of a job and are able to provide

for their families. The number of young people out of work has

fallen by 140 people on average

every day under the Conservative and by over 70% in North West

voting leave would mean as part that was leaving both the single market and the customs union.

I have made the point in the

media and in Parliament that being in the EU is like being

pregnant. You either are or you’re not, so there is no hard or soft

Brexit, only the Brexit as promised in the referendum or a betrayal of the British people and indeed of

Sweet treats sold by North West Leicestershire District Council’s Chairman John Clarke have helped raise £200 for the Alzheimer’s Society.

decided to give the British people

Staff working at the council offices in Coalville enjoyed the tasty selection of cakes on Wednesday 14th June in return for donations to the charity.

it voted overwhelmingly to hold

Alzheimer’s UK is at the forefront of the fight against the disease and is one of Councillor Clarke’s chosen charities for his year in office as Chairman.

However we currently find

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our democracy itself. Parliament

the final say on this decision when an EU referendum.

ourselves in a position where an unelected House of Lords

have been trying enforce their will to tie this Country to an

undemocratic institution, by trying to recommend amendments that would mean we have to abide by rules without any

say in their development and implementation.

I have to ask those determined to Remain in the EU in all but name, how do they believe the UK will be treated by the EU if we do

remain shackled to them with a

Leicestershire. With wages

so called ‘soft brexit’. Considering

paypackets can go further.

you only have to look at Greece

As I write this, the EU Withdrawal

to democracy, and the reports that

of Commons to the House of

on the continent to replace British

the people of our country voted

inside the EU shows the contempt

now rising faster than prices,

Chairman Raises £200 With Council Office Cake Sale

their attitude over the last 2 years, and Italy to see how the EU reacts

Councillor Clarke, Chairman of NWLDC, said: “Many thanks to everyone at the offices. I was absolutely delighted with the response, and we’ve raised a great amount of money. It’s also been about raising awareness too. Alzheimer’s touches so many of our lives and it’s important we do everything we can to stop it. I’m looking forward to doing further fundraising for the charity throughout the year.”

Councillor Clarke has chosen two charities for which he will fund-raise during his year in office, the other being Hospice Hope, a North West Leicestershire based support service for people living with life limiting conditions.

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was voted for on June 23rd 2016

million people nationally and

clean Brexit that I believe will be

North West Leicestershire voted

the Country, our people and our

for on that day. The well-funded

democracy.

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