Current Issues

The Parish Council is currently considering for following matters:-

-The precept for 2008/09 was approved at £143,685. This represents a small increase within the present rate of inflation 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 in due course.

-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 will continue to monitor new planning developments in this area,including the proposal of a new park and ride scheme opposite Police Head Quarters. The Parish Council will be closely monitoring the proposed developments and the likely impact upon the parish and the traffic in the locality.

-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 is working with Blaby District Council and Leicester City Council to provide improved facilities on the Glen Hills Nature Area adjacent to the Great Central Way.

-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 hoping to revise it's bye laws in the near future.

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

-A copper beach tree has now been planted on Dorothy Avenue Playing Field to replace the felled Ash tree.

- In May 2007 the Council reviewed its long term aims and objectives and revised the Parish Council plan. To view the revised 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

The parish council has recently become aware of anti-social behaviour problems associated with the former garage site at the rear of the shops at The Parade, Needham Avenue and we are liasing with local residents, the police and Blaby District Council concerning this matter.

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 liasing with all interested agencies in order to find a solution to this matter.

COUNTY ARMS

This former public house owned by Everards Brewery has stood empty for over 5 years. Its current condition remains a serious concern for the parish. A planning applciaton was subitted by Everards Brewary to redevelop the site for residential purposes. This lead to a local debate and varing opinion about whether the site should be redeveloped for this purpose or whether the building should be retained in some form or even retained as a public house. Although not a listed building it is situated in the Grand Union Conservation Area. An application to English Heritage for the building to be listed was refused. The parish council remains vigilant in monitoring the outcome of this situation.

BLABY DISTRICT COUNCIL - PARKING CHARGES

Blaby District Council are considering introducing charges for car parks in the district. The parish council has considerd this matter in principal and are against this proposal for several reasons. The main concern is that introducing car park charges in Blaby town centre will affect the long term viability of its use by shoppers and other users.

SOUTH WIGTON HIGH SCHOOL - PLAY AREA

The parish council own play equipment situated in the grounds of South Wigston High School St Thomas Road South Wigston. This area has been open since 1996 and operates in partnership with South Wigston High School. The area is open term time during normal school hours and is designed for supervised children under the age of 8 years. It has been neessary to review health and safety regaltons for the access and security of the site and consequently the area is temporarliy closed. It is hoped that the are will be reopened as soon as possible.

BAKERS WASTE SERVCES - CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING INDUSTRIAL SITE TO PROVIDE A WASTE TRANSFER AND MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY FOR SORTING AND PROCESSING MIXED WASTE - WHARF WAY SOUTH - GLEN PARVA

The above application has been submitted to Leicester County Council . The parish counci has objected to this applciation on the gounds of increased traffic, noise ad polution and will be monitoring the progress of this application closely.

WASTE CYCLE LTD - ESTABLISHMENT OF A MATERIALS RECYCLING FACILITY AND ANCILLIARY FACILITIES COMPRISING OF WEIGHBRIDGE SITUATED OFF MAGNA ROAD WIGSTON

The parish council has objected to plans submitted to the county council for a proposed waste transfer station in South Wigston. There are concerns about the proposed increased traffic on Little Glen Road as a result of this application and we are monitoring the situation closely.

The parish council has concerns for the combined impact and the detrimental affect that these applications would have on the parish.