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St James’ Church, Oaks in Charnwood Sunday 12 December, 4pm Christingle Service Sunday 19 December, 4pm Carol Service (no 11am Family Service on 19 December at St James’) Friday 24 December, 8.30pm Communion and Carols St Botolph’s Church, Shepshed Sunday 19 December, 6pm Carol Service Friday 24 December, Christingle Services at 2pm, 4pm and 6pm Friday 24 December, 11pm Midnight Communion Saturday 25 December, 10am Christmas Service, with Communion and Carols Please refer to our website for other service information www.shepshedandoaks.co.uk You will receive a warm welcome to any of our services.

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Article by Keith Bailey Sundays 10.45 am Morning Worship 6.00 pm Evening Worship (will restart shortly) 6.00 pm 19th December Our Traditional Carol Service will take place, with music from the choir, solos, readings, prayers, the best-loved congregational carols, a seasonal message followed by hot drinks and mince pies - and a real chance to meet up with old friends.

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November 9th saw the Shepshed History Society being entertained by the very well known authoress Margaret Dickinson. It was a very interesting evening as Margaret gave an intriguing insight into the life of a writer and what it entails to write a successful novel.

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The most important part of beginning a book is having to travel the length and breadth of the country in order to verify or discover various happenings and events that have occurred in the past to make sure everything is as accurate as possible in composing a new novel. For this of course is essential in making a successful book,like life in the cotton mills for example, when life at the looms was a hazard to both life and limb. So not only are the novels enjoyable, they are also very educational.

Margaret then finished the evening by offering the society the chance to buy one of her many novels if they wished to do so.

The December meeting on December 14th will be the Christmas social evening when Robert Mee will be giving an account of the Ealing Comedies and this will be followed by a Christmas supper and mulled wine. New members are welcome as always.

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Most people hope that their estate will pass on to their children and grandchildren eventually.

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A testamentary PPT can only be executed whilst both partners remain alive. Upon death of the first partner, their Will specifies that their share of the property is placed into trust and names the ultimate beneficiary of this share, normally the children and grandchildren of the deceased. The surviving partner, under the terms of the trust, has the unequivocal right to remain living in the property for the rest of their life. On the death of the second partner the Trust comes to an end and the property passes to the beneficiaries.

As the surviving partner does not own the deceased’s share of the property it is fully protected for the beneficiaries, so if the surviving partner requires care, or even remarries, this share of the children’s inheritance is protected. This last point can be particular interest to couples who have come together and have children with different partners.

A PPT can help each person in a relationship ensuring that their children inherit their share of the property, while giving their surviving partner the ability to live in the property for the rest of their life. If the surviving partner wants to move to another property, they can still sell the property and the proceeds to be used to purchase a new property, the terms of the Trust remain over the new property.

Mancini Hair Salon A Fitting Tribute To The Late Michael Wortley Article by Marjorie Schulz

On Saturday the 13th of November in order to commemorate the life of the legendary and very well known Shepshed Historian, Michael Wortley, it was decided to erect a memorial corner in the Shepshed Library in his honour. Michael who passed away four years ago was very well known for his Magic Lantern Shows, showing countless old photographs of Shepshed in days gone by.Not only showing photographs but entertaining the public by relating the interesting and sometimes amusing tales behind them. These enjoyable shows were very popular, the proceeds of which amounted to many thousands of pounds over the years and were donated to the Air Ambulance Service.

Michael was always known as the man to go to or, Mr Shepshed. If anyone needed to know anything, nine times out of ten they would come away with the right answer.

Many people over the years have donated countless irreplaceable old photographs of Shepshed to Michael in the knowledge that they would have been well taken care of for posterity and for future generations to enjoy.

A lovely kind and caring man, family, friends and councillors Peter Grainger, David Northage and Christine Radford all joined together to witness the unveiling by Mrs Wortley of a tasteful brass plaque and a reminiscent photograph of Michael posing with his beloved Magic Lantern.

Jonathan, his son along with Judith Neville from the library services did an excellent job in arranging the event which was a great success.

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Santa Routes Christmas 2021 These are the proposed Routes for the Shepshed Lions Santa Sleigh 2021.

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There will be collectors going door to door this year. Our insurance prevents us from travelling down lots of streets but we will keep to these days and streets as much as we can however things may have to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

We CANNOT give any times for being at certain places. Make sure you listen out for our music.

SUNDAY 19th December 2:30pm

Many thanks to the Fosl’s (Friends of Shepshed Lions) without whom we would not be able to take the sleigh around Shepshed this year. Many thanks to you also for your donations.

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Held by Shepshed church of Christ Tuesday 7th December (C = Corner of)

Thursday 9th December (C = Corner of)

Monday 13th December (C = Corner of)

Northwood Drive Highfields Close. C Nursery Close. C Tyler Close. C Field Avenue Piper Close. C Oakley Road Ring word Road Woodlands Way Lansdowne Road New Walk Oakley Avenue Chapel Street Harriman Close. C Patterson Place

Harrington Road Chestnut Close. C Wellyard Close Cumbrian Way Smithy Way Westoby Close Nelson Close. C Peartree Avenue. C The Inleys. C Chiltern Avenue Romway Close Forest Street Beech Close. C Kidger Close

Conway Drive Sandringham Rise Banbury Drive Newark Close. C Tetbury Drive Tamworth Close. C Penrith Avenue Beaumanor Crescent. C Belvoir Way Rockingham Close. C Arundel Grove. C Windsor Drive Caernavon Close. C Balmoral Avenue

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Tuesday 14th December (C = Corner of)

Iveshead Road Jolly Farmers Monastery Gardens Belfry Place Friar Close. C Abbey Close Du Cane Close. C Wellingtonia Close

Paradise Close Buttercup Lane Primrose Close. C Daisy Lane Marigold Crescent Celandine Road Anson Road Chatsworth Close Little Haw Lane McCarthy Road Thorpe Road Grange Road Blackbrook Close Oxley Close The Meadows

Wednesday 8th December (C = Corner of) Countryman’s Way Ploughman’s Drive Blacksmith’s Avenue Coachman’s Court Shepherd’s Close. C Boundary Way Mill Close. C Worsley Way. C Woodpecker Way Swift Avenue Wagtail Road Starling Close. C Goldcrest Road. C Chaffinch Drive. C Dove Close. C Tunnciffe Court. C

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Wednesday 15th December (C = Corner of) Lacey Court Wightman Close Graham Perkins Close. C Weavers Close Spinners Way Threadcutter’s Way. C Springfield Road Orchard Close The Meadows Glenfields Tickow Lane Glenmore Avenue Park Rise Factory Street Stableford Close Neville Close. C Lambert Avenue Thursday 16th December (C = Corner of) Fairway Road Temple Close. C Pennine Close. C Quantock Rise. C Wicklow Close. C Purbeck Avenue Pentland Way Homeway Close. C Cheviot Drive Mendip Close Malvern Avenue. C Porlock Close. C Arbury Dale. C Lindley Avenue. C Purely Rise. C Snowdon Close. C Coombe Close. C Polden Close. C Nook Close. C

Friday 17th December (C = Corner of) Sullington Road Deacon Close. C Bull & Bush Central Avenue St Botolph’s Road St James Road St Winefride’s Road Harley Close Spring Lane Forman Road Cotton Croft. C Spring Close Brookside Close. C Cambridge Street Oxford Street Kings Road Leicester Road

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Als Electronic Shepshed Experience Article by Allan Dobb

And finally, as the last words roll off the keyboard and all the reviews of the months past come to mind, we are at the end of this year 2021. I view this year as a credible success with 57 podcast shows produced and posted onto my group page. When I started this project I set out one year to gauge whether or not it had legs. Well here we are 18 months into the project where I set out to promote Shepshed and surrounding area’s with news views and interviews, in a radio style concept.

Throughout the year there has been a cautious breakout after Covid 19, and I was invited by Carolyn Page to her first outing at Hathern, and an open air craft fair. The weather was bright, warm and sunny, great to get our confidence back. The Shepshed Market Traders put on an event in the Hall Croft to thank all who have supported the said Market. There was music and side shows again the turnout was generous. The Lions Carnival on Glenmore Park took us all by surprise as to the turnout.

I did a Facebook live as I wandered around talking to stall holders and generally getting a feel for the day. This was a help to those who couldn’t get down. The Traders on November 28th put on their Winter Event with a Daytime/evening Christmas Market, hopefully this will be a permanent entry on our calendars.

I continued throughout the year to interview people in the community, far too many to mention. The year saw my group page also advance and updated every day with all things Shepshed, plus a daily missive Monday to Friday. I have enjoyed the interaction with all the people who have been so encouraging with the Project, and I thank you for your support.

£7,000 Cheque Presented To Shepshed Volunteer Centre Article by Brenda Snape

Cheque presentation made for £7,000 to Jayne Curnock of Shepshed Volunteer Centre by the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of Council Cllr Peter Grainger and Cllr David Northage. The monies are specially ringfenced for the Shepshed Outpost. Shepshed Town Council continues to financially support local groups and organisations within Shepshed.

Jayne added: "Our thanks from Shepshed Volunteer Centre, as fundraising has been almost impossible due to the pandemic which makes the grant from Shepshed Town Council more important than ever, to ensure that the volunteer centre remains at the heart of the Shepshed community."

Community just doesn’t happen, and its not down to others. You may well have a gift that could well be beneficial to a club, charity or support to an organisation. The main aim of this project is to bring to the notice, what is happening and when, to speak with those who have a story to tell.

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December 2021

I will be taking a well earned rest over Christmas and into the New Year, back on Saturday January 22nd. If you have a project you need promoting, then contact me on the group page or by messenger; Al’s Electronic Shepshed Experience on Facebook. Have a peaceful Christmas and New year, back in February. Al…h

Hathern Parish Council Next Council Meetings Monday 13th December 2021, 19:30 Meetings will be held in Hathern Village Hall, under the current requirements for Parish Council Meetings. We have limited capacity due to COVID regulations and require all members of the public to not move any furniture upon arrival. Chairs will be set out with spaces in between.

As normal however, we welcome the public along. We also welcome any questions to the Clerk prior to the meeting should you not wish to attend in person.

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The Hathern Village Association pulled it off again. The Wicked Fireworks was a resounding 4,500 ticket sell-out success. The displays were magnificent and there was so much else on offer with a funfair, stalls, many food vendors, soft drinks and a well-stocked bar and two stonking sets from the Zufflers. Catering for herbivores was a little sparse this time with not one veggie burger available at any of the three burger joints but there were halloumi chips and noodles. The bar was doing a brisk trade. I heard a few complaints that the waiting time was long. I went three times and it took less than five minutes twice and the longest I waited was about fifteen minutes.

I would like people to bear in mind that these events are set up, run and cleared away by volunteers who give up their spare time and sometimes even holidays and grind away in the field in all weathers to provide them.

There were about a dozen people working their bits off to serve the drinks, including the wonderful Jake from the Dew Drop. We cleared the field on the Sunday and recycled all the uncontaminated plastic, cans and bottles.

Thank you to everyone who turned up to support this venture and a huge thank you to the HVA and all the locals who volunteered yet again.

Hathern Club is thriving. There are regular music and other events with a much greater variety than before. The interior looks great and the drinks are really reasonably priced. The quiz night has restarted every second Thursday with the first at the Dew Drop and the second at the club. Martin Clayton did a sterling job as quizmaster with sound support from Lewis Fuller. The Dew Drop won last time by one point after the Library team shot themselves in both feet by changing two correct answers, yes, two! We lost another when I remembered that Amazon had banned Visa cards but didn’t add that it was only the credit version. So it is one match apiece so far in the grand scheme of things. You can form and enter a team and join in on December 2nd (too early for this article, alas) and 16th.

Our lovely little library is thriving too with more residents visiting and becoming members. It is especially gratifying to see so many parents bringing children in who run round the place looking for books. The events schedule is running nicely and surgeries are being planned there by your two borough councillors and county councillor with the local PCSOs. Emma held one this week at the village hall when the PCSOs forgot that was the only weekday the library was closed. Look out for the dates and come along if you have any issues.

Our friends from over the pond have transformed the Dew Drop into a bustling venue with music and other events. The extent to which they have entered the community was shown by Jake not only serving but volunteering behind the very bar at the fireworks which must have been huge competition on a Saturday night. See y’all in there. The Three Crowns has also been taken over and appears to be doing very well. Hathern has preserved two pubs and a club from extinction in a very short time. Let’s make sure these ventures continue to grow and thrive.

The situation with the hedgerow has moved on. Thank you to everyone who commented during the extended consultation period. I think the officer has got the message that there is a lot of opposition to the removal of parts of the hedgerow. I have received a very comprehensive email from him outlining the background and he has noted my objections. The parish councillors have objected to not having access to certain documents and to parts of documents and comments being redacted due to sensitive issues and submitted that they should have unrestricted access in order to be able to comment fully. The Head of Planning is discussing this with the officers and will get back to the council soon. I have called the application in to the committee. This means that it is taken out of complete control of the officers and the elected members of the committee will be able to consider the issues and make their own mind up. They are not going to refuse the whole application due to the low housing numbers we have but they could attach conditions if they so wish. I can and will speak at the meeting and present objections to the hedge removal. I will argue that the south hedge could remain largely if not wholly intact with a bridge over the ditch in the existing opening and that the west hedge only needs one entrance to the park.

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of items on their FB page and put in bids for anything you fancy. There are some great bargains. The funds go to their excellent work in rescuing, treating, spaying, worming and whatever else lost and unwanted dogs need.

This means huge vet bills. You can donate nice items and bid for others.

There will be a Craft Fair at Hathern Club on December 18th. I know it’s a bit early for the blokes to get their presents but the ladies like to plan ahead a bit more. There will be a wide range of local crafty things on sale.

Hathern Wildlife are about to put the lining in the pond they are building on the allotments. If you have some time, go along and lend a couple of hands.

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I have just read that Loughborough is among the worst areas in the country for Covid cases. We are slipping back into complacency. This saddens me after working at the Southfields clinic since December 23rd to try to help beat this dreadful scourge. We should really have knocked this on the head by now. Please be mindful and keep your socialising to reasonable limits.

Wear your mask, get your booster. If we are all careful, the numbers should go down. If we are not, this will go on and on and then everyone’s freedom is up the spout yet again.

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T: 01509 262723 E: jane.hunt.mp@parliament.uk I can’t quite believe it’s December already. It’s been another eventful year as we have continued to recover from the pandemic. We have made great strides these past months due to the incredible success of our vaccination programme. I’d like to thank all those from Shepshed and Hathern who played a part in delivery of this programme, which has allowed us to remove most of the Covid restrictions. Many residents are now eligible for booster jabs, so please do take up the opportunity if you are offered one.

As part of Parliament Week recently, I welcomed the 6th Shepshed Guides to my office in Loughborough. I was able to share with them what it’s like to be a Member of Parliament and they asked some great questions. It was wonderful to be part of such a lively session and I loved hearing their policy ideas. Thanks to all of them for their enthusiasm and energy. I always enjoy speaking to schools and youth groups about my job. They always have such interesting questions!

At the time of writing, I am looking forward to Small Business Saturday which takes place on 4th December. Small Business Saturday is an annual event where we showcase the amazing small businesses that are in our community. This year I have teamed up with Shepshed Town Team to help promote some of these businesses, and several have come forward to offer discounts on the day itself. I am grateful to all the businesses that are taking part in the scheme, including the Bull & Bush, Field Street Fitness, Little India, Ryatt Optometry, Finkins, Urban Farm Shop, Shepshed Community Café and Beauty to You. By the time you read this, Small Business Saturday will likely be over, but I hope you will still consider supporting these businesses. December is a crucial month for many small businesses, so I hope you will consider shopping locally.

The 4th December also sees the start of the Alternative Christmas Tree Festival in Shepshed. I am looking forward to seeing all the entries and my huge thanks goes to the Rotary Club of Shepshed who are organising the event. As with all Rotary event, the money goes to worthy local causes. I am also looking forward to the Hathern Christmas Tree Festival at St Peter & St Paul Church. I am particularly looking forward to it this year after a break last year due to the pandemic. It’s another sign that things are returning to normality.

Thankfully Christmas is looking very different to last year, and I hope that you enjoy the festive period and enjoy spending time with friends and family. It remains for me to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As ever, if I can be of any assistance, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I have taken the decision this year not to help on Christmas Day at the Glenmore Centre after doing it for over 20 years, thought I should hand it over to others. Also a reminder to stay safe during these winter months, it’s getting darker earlier now that the clocks went back. Please ensure everything is locked and secure overnight and when you leave your home.

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Heritage volunteers’ project wins prestigious award from British Museum A project which saw more than 100 people from diverse groups living and around Loughborough taking a new look at history, heritage and culture have been awarded a prestigious prize by the British Museum.

Do You See What I See was developed by Leicestershire County Council’s Heritage & Libraries Participation Team, working in partnership with the council’s market town museums, collections and learning teams. The aim was to engage with new audiences and encourage them to explore and make connection with museum collections.

More than 100 people took part, including at-risk young people, adults with learning disabilities, homeless and vulnerable people, the Anand Mangal South Asian women’s group, a Polish community group and members of an independent living group for men from black and minority ethnic backgrounds.

They took part in a series of workshops looking at heritage and culture from their own unique viewpoint, as well as sharing their own treasure objects.

Winning the regional March Award for the East Midlands was a welldeserved honour for all of those involved in the project, which was awarded at the British Museum on 1st November. Unfortunately I was unable to attend the presentation as I had scrutiny that day.

Collapsed Bank – near to Persimmon Homes After much chasing I have received an update regarding the watercourse at Hathern Road. Persimmon is planning to replace the previous bank protection with a new proposal of plastic sheet piling along the watercourse banks. Persimmons have been in discussions with LCC Highways and Structures team. It is hoped that an application for a Land Drainage Consent with County as the Lead Local Flood Authority will be submitted shortly. I have been promised that I shall be kept informed.

I am now concerned about the planning application P/21/2424/2 in which Persimmon are asking to verify a condition which was part of the original planning application to carry out improvements at the junction of Shepshed Road Hathern with the A6.

They are trying to use Garendon SUE as an excuse for the Kings Gate development not to improve this junction. I often get residents contacting me about the large queues during busy periods at this junction. Persimmon must comply with the condition.

Shepshed Refuse and Recycling Tip I am pleased to report that the above reopened on 4th November. The site will initially open 3 days per week (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) from 9am to 4pm.

Whilst staffing levels remain challenging, County will keep this under review and look to add the two remaining days (Sunday and Monday) subject to maintaining and increasing on current staffing availability levels. I did keep residents up to date on information regarding this site, if they had contacted me via email, but I do not reply to Facebook or Twitter. Residents can be assured that I was in regular contact with County regarding the opening of this site. I had been assured by county, that the site would reopen.

Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) A TTRO is to be made for the following location; Leicester Road. The purpose of the TTRO is to allow Leicestershire County Council to undertake carriageway patching works.

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The duration of the restriction is not anticipated to exceed a period of 1 day commencing on 10th January 2022, 09.00 till 15.00.

The works can be viewed on https://one.network/?tm=GB123882985 A TTRO is to be made for the following location Iveshead Road. The purpose of the TTRO is to allow Severn Trent to allow connection to the new development.

The duration of the restriction is not anticipated to exceed a period of 3 days commencing on 5th January 5th 2022.

The works can be viewed on https://one.network/?tm=GB123896852 Police - Neighbourhood Alert Across Leicestershire and indeed Charnwood the police have reported seeing increase in house burglaries. The modus operandi is to either access the property via an insecure ground floor window or by smashing a window to be able to open the door. The most common time for these burglaries is between 2200 hrs and 0300 hrs.

The local beat teams are working with CID colleagues to develop intelligence subjects.

The police ask that if you see any suspicious activity you call us so that they can send officers to check the area and conduct appropriate stop checks of the individuals. Please use available security devices such as timer lights, security lights, set alarms and remain vigilant.

Also ensure that properties are secure now the nights are drawing in. Get in touch with your beat team if you require specific crime prevention advice or head to www.police.uk website for some further advice and useful links.

What's happening in our area – Across the Shepshed and Thorpe Acre areas the team have identified that vehicle crime remains the focus. If you are leaving your vehicle unattended, consider removing all valuables and parking in well lit or overlooked areas.

Anti-Social Behaviour – the police have received reports of ASB around Gorse Covert and Hall Croft and the team will continue to conduct reassurance patrols around these locations.

Night Time Economy Advice – Never lose sight of you drink, it can take only minutes for someone to feel the effects of a spiked drink. Memory loss can be a side effect of many of the drugs used to spike drinks. Many victims are unaware of what has happened to them, and have very little memory of the incident, if any at all.

Never leave your drink unattended; never take a drink from a stranger; If you are out with friends, keep an eye out for them.

The police would like to introduce PC 1365 Stu Venables who has replaced PC 1128 Megan Evans.

Raising awareness of common types of teenage cancer A booklet explaining awareness of cancer in teenagers has been created by teenagers from Leicestershire. The booklet covers Hodgkin & Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Thyroid cancer, what is leukaemia, Brain tumours, Testicular Cancer, Bowel cancer, Melanoma and Bone cancer. I have a contact telephone number for a nurses helpline which is 0808 800 4040.

Cabinet Friday 19th November The following was discussed at the Cabinet meeting – Annual Delivery Report and Performance Compendium 2021, Tree Management Strategy and Tree Charter, Updated Policies for Leicestershire County Council’s Museum Service, Recommended Investment into Partners Group Private Debt Fund and JP Morgan Infrastructure Investment Fund, Leicester and Leicestershire Authorities – Statement of Common Ground relating to Strategic Warehousing and Logistic Need . Further details can be found on the public web site.

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Christine Radford Borough Councillor for Shepshed T: 01509 502974 M: 07796 544817 E: christine_radford@hotmail.com

We would like to wish you all a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We hope you enjoyed the fair if you managed to get. The Remembrance Sundays both in Loughborough and Shepshed were well attended this year and we had a lovely day for it.

We attended the last Full Council of the year on 8th November and we continue to carry on our ward work as best we can. Ian has got stuck in helping residents since his election and enjoying it. Our contact details are at the end of this report.

Replacement of the existing St. Botoloph’s School A public consultation regarding the demolition of existing building, and erection of a two storey SEND school, including creation of multi-usegames-area (MUGA) associated car park/drop off point, hard and soft play areas and habitat area at the site of the current St Botolphs primary school.

The Department for Education and the Community Inclusive Trust are asking for comments prior to submission of a Full Planning Application. The details of the proposed development can be accessed via the www.dppukltd.com/ BowmanAcademy.

Next phase of Outwoods restoration project to get underway.

The next phase to return the Outwoods in Loughborough, which is maintained by Charnwood Borough Council which works alongside the Outwoods Management Committee. Back to its true and natural historic state commenced at the beginning of November and around two hectares of conifers will be removed from the woodland.

Planning P/21/1895/2 – 16 Glenmore Ave – erection of single storey extension at rear of house P/21/1971/2 – 58 Hall Croft (Ground floor) – change of use from shop to a self-contained flat (Use Class C3) and associated fenestrations alterations P/21/1978/2 – 75 Brick Kiln Lane – proposed single storey front and rear extensions; re-roof existing side single storey; new velux in existing roof P/21/2204/2 – 26 Iveshead Road – erection of single storey extension to front, side and rear, roof lights and first floor Juliet balcony window to facilitate loft conversion of bungalow.

P/20/2034/2 – Trustees of Garendon Estate, adjacent to White Horse Woods and Tickow Lane – Pollard Ash and fell Sycamore. p/21/2069/2 – 53 Ashby Road – formation of additional self-contained residential care unit including alterations to elevations (part retrospective) P/21/2037/2 – 78 Hathern Road – proposed single side extension and two storey side and rear extensions.

P/21/1217/2 – 32 Charnwood Road – erection of 11 no. Flats and 4 no.

Chalet bungalows for retirement living (Use Class C3) together with associated landscape works, access and parking following demolition of factory/ warehouse (next to bowls club) and clearance of site (Outline planning application – all matters reserved) (Revised description 15/11/2021) P/21/2233/2 – 5 Radnor Drive – extension to outbuilding P/21/2338/2 – 69 Countrymans Way – proposed conservatory to rear and side P/21/2194/2 – 3, Loughborough Road – to coppice down to 1.5m in height T1 (Hazel) P/21/2424/2 – Persimmon Home – removal or variation to condition 16 of P/14/1687/2 scheme P/13/1641/2 refers, which is to improve the junction at the A6

Native oak trees will be planted and allowed to grow back naturally, returning the Outwoods to natural acid oak woodland. The non-native conifers add little benefit to the plants and wildlife in the local area and over the years have stopped native plants from growing and wildlife from flourishing.

Planning applications granted subject to conditions P/21/1656/2 – 27 Hathern Road – Proposed first floor side extension, two storey rear extension, single storey side and rear extension and associated works.

P/21/1090/2 – 43 Cambridge Street – erection of two storey extension to rear of dwelling P/21/0914/2 – JR House, 45 Ashby Road Central – change of use from car sales (sui generis) to storage and distribution (use class B8) P/18/2257/2 – 147 Charnwood Road – retention of new shop front and roller shutter P/18/2258/2 – 147 Charnwood Road – Retention of 1 No illuminated fascia sign and 1 No. Barbers pole (Advertisement Consent) P/21/1841/2 – 1 Paterson Place – erection of dormer window, outbuilding and 1.8 m high fence to rear of house

Outwoods is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) by Natural England, which means it is protected by law to conserve its wildlife and geology.

Granted without conditions P/21/2120/2 – Shepshed Dynamo Football Club – Install electronic communications apparatus ancillary to radio Permission refused for reasons P/20/1528/2 – 10 Pick Street – detached single garage to front of driveway Aldi’s plans for a new store – Fairway Road South Aldi have delivered a leaflet to over 2,500 properties around the area of the proposed store. They have a website dedicated solely to their plans on www.aldiconsultation.co.uk/shepshed. They have given a presentation to the Town Council.

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The revenue from the timber will be invested back into the Outwoods.

Continuing with this project will ensure the Outwoods can be restored to its former glory of an acid oak woodland and enjoyed by future generations.

Woodlands need to be carefully managed, and this scheme will bring many long-term benefits to Outwoods and the local wildlife.

The Outwoods is 110 acres of ancient woodland to the south of Loughborough and is one of the oldest woodland sites in Charnwood.

For more information and the latest updates about the project visit www.

Charnwood.gov.uk/Outwoodsrestoration Local business to run Outwoods Cafe A Loughborough business (Olivia’s Coffee and Bakery) will be the operator for the new cafe at the Outwoods which is being created as part of a new visitor centre.

The Council has invested around £130,000 in the new Outwoods Visitor Centre and Cafe, when work to convert the former ranger’s cottage started earlier this year.

Queen’s Park named as one of the UK’s best green spaces Loughborough’s Queen Park, has achieved the national standard of excellence for the thirteenth year running.

The Green Flag Award scheme is run by Keep Britain Tidy and recognises and rewards well managed parks and green spaces in the UK and worldwide.

This award came shortly after Loughborough achieved gold at this year’s East Midlands in Bloom – the tenth time the town has been awarded gold since 2011.

For more information about green spaces in Charnwood visit www.charnwood.gov.uk/parksandopenspaces 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)

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