Current Issues

The Parish Council is currently considering for following matters:-

-The precept for 2009/10 was approved at £147,995. This represents a 3% increase which will enable the Council to maintain its quality service provision without impacting too much on Council balances. This was reflected in Council Tax notice issued by Blaby District Council recently.

-The future protection of the Dorothy Avenue Playing Field.

-The continuation of a quarterly newsletter which is distributed to every household in the parish. If you would like to advertise your business or event in the newsletter, please contact the Parish Clerk for further details.

-The Parish Council is supporting Glen Hills Primary School by providing the opportunity for parents to park their car at the Memorial Hall Car Park on Dorothy Avenue as part of a "Park & Stride" scheme to encourage walking to school and reducing traffic.

-The Parish Council continues to work with Blaby District Council, Leicester County Council and Leicester City Council to provide improved facilities on the Glen Hills Nature Area adjacent to the Great Central Way. It is hoped that an application for Local Nature Reserve status will be submitted later in the year.

-As part of the recent Crime & Disorder Strategy, the Parish Council is working with other agencies to reduce anti-social behaviour and improve facilities for young people.

-The Parish Council is working to revise it's bye laws in the near future.

-The Parish Council supports the need for a new railway station in Blaby.

- In May 2009 the Council will review its long term aims and objectives and revise the Parish Council plan. To view the plan click on the link below.

ANNUAL PRECEPT REQUIREMENT 2008/09

In January 2008, the Parish Council approved the precept for 2008/09 of £143,685 which presents an increase within inflation. The Council has agreed that this sum maintains the level of quality service provision without impacting too much upon the Council’s reserve. Following the major investment in the extension and refurbishment of the Glen Parva War Memorial Hall, a period of consolidation ensures the day to day management of the councils interest. This sum is outlined in the Precept Leaflet which was circualted with Council Tax information in April.

NEEDHAM AVENUE/CORK LANE

Difficulties with parking outside the shops at The Parade at the junction of Needham Avenue and Cork Lane continue to be a cause for concern and the parish council is liaising with all interested agencies in order to find a solution to this matter.

Proposals are currently being considered for parking restrictions and a possible lay-by provision

COUNTY ARMS

This former public house owned by Everards Brewery has stood empty for many years. A planning application submitted by Everards Brewery to redevelop the site for residential purposes was approved by Blaby District Council in February 2009. The parish council remains vigilant in monitoring the outcome of this situation.

AREA MAINTENANCE

MEMORIAL GARDENS

The Parish Council is planning to improve the paths and drainage of this area and to develop the long term maintenance and management for this area.

CENTRAL PATH – DOROTHY AVENUE PLAYING FIELD

The Parish Council has arranged for this path to be refurbished in April and this work will enhance this facility for everyone who uses the park.

AYLESTONE HOLT SPINNEY

Extensive management and maintenance is required for the spinney over the next two years in order to safeguard its future. The Parish Council is working with other agencies to provide an ecological survey, felling of selected trees and a replanting programme. The Parish Council hopes to form a ‘Friends of the Spinney’ group to assist in this process and if anyone is interest plese contact the Parish Office.

HIRE CHARGES - GLEN PARVA WAR MEMORIAL HALL

Taking into account the current financial climate, the council are pleased to be able to announce that there will not be an increase in Hire Charges or Storage Charges for 2009/2010.