r u o y
IN W
E TH LD AT FIE ER RK CH MA OU EL, LV T EA HO M D 5 EA £2 LDH FIE
LOCAL
5200 delivered FREE to homes and businesses in Anstey, Cropston, Thurcaston, November 2014 Newtown Linford, Swithland, Woodhouse and Woodhouse Eaves.
Anstey Town Charity Grants
On 8th September 2014, less than 4weeks after Charnwood Planning Committee conditionally approved planning application P/13/2340/2, [up to 70 dwellings on Cropston Road] Leicestershire County Council Highways Authority withdrew their objections to the proposed development of up to 160 dwellings on Fairhaven Farm, application P/14/0428/2. The Highways Authority stated it has” no objections to the proposed development subject to the proposed access arrangements, improvements at The Nook junction and S106 contributions”. Earlier on 20th June Highways Agency stated, “the development is acceptable subject to works at the A46/A5630 Anstey Lane junction”. These withdrawals of objections would generally appear to be the result of an Addendum Modelling note issued by WYG Transport Planning dated June 2014, almost two months before Cropston Road development was conditionally approved. The SAVE ANSTEY Campaign is still of the opinion that serious traffic issues remain, that mitigation achieved as a result of planned changes to The Nook junction will leave traffic congestion remaining at severe levels. The removal of parking spaces will affect business and organisations also be detrimental safety around social and to road the centre of the village and on all roads feeding into The Nook. The Campaign feels so strongly about these issues that we instructed a respected Transport Consultancy to examine the transport issues relating to this development. Bancroft Consulting have issued an in depth evaluation and have highlighted a number of serious issues which argue that a suitable mitigation scheme has not yet been identified. The report can be viewed Charnwood Borough’s Planning Explorer under planning Application P/14/0428/2. It is likely that this planning application will come before Charnwood Borough Planning Committee at its November meeting. The Campaign continues to fight, as does our Parish Council, to save our village from speculative developments that will change our locality forever.
Christmas Bazaar
in aid of St Paul's Church Saturday 6 December 2014,1:30-3:30pm Village Hall, Woodhouse Eaves, 50p entry fee Tombola, books, crafts and refreshments with fun for all.
The trustees of the Anstey Town Charity are calling on local organisations, clubs, societies, churches and schools etc to apply for a grant. The charity will meet in early April 2015 to distribute funds to local bodies. Applications must be submitted by the 31st of January. Applicants must be based in Anstey or serve the Anstey community. The Charity also has the discretion to award occasional grants to individuals who require support for educational or special needs. The trustees require an independent and up to date verified or audited statement of accounts. It is also helpful if applicants can indicate what activity, equipment or project the grant is needed for and an approximate cost. Applicants are asked to include a contact name, address and telephone number with their application. This should be sent to the Anstey Town Charity, Grants Application, c/o Jubilee Hall, Stadon Road, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7AY. For further information call Ken Schofield on 0116 220 7552
RSPCA Christmas Craft Fair The Leicestershire branch of the RSPCA, who have an animal centre at Woodside in Leicester, will be once again holding their popular Christmas Craft Fair at Groby Village Hall on Sunday the 16th of November . Open from 10am to 4pm there will be a variety of seasonal crafts and items for sale. The RSPCA will also have their own Christmas goods and pet items and crafts, a pet tombola and excellent refreshments. Father Christmas is expected to call in after tending to Rudolph and friends in Bradgate Park. Please make a note in your diary and go along and support them. The branch is under increasing pressure to raise funds to care for the growing number of needy animals coming into their care. Donations large or small are welcome as is gifts of animal food, toys or blankets.