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FEBRUARY 2016
THE NEW COUNTESTHORPE HERALD 13
Countesthorpe Parish Council Page
Countesthorpe Parish Council Office, Village Hall Station Road Countesthorpe Leicestershire LE8 5TB
Tel: 0116 2779518 Email: clerk@countesthorpeparishcouncil.co.uk
Website: www.countesthorpeparishcouncil.co.uk
CHRISTMAS
Cemetery Chapel Renovation
The Parish Council are in the process of buying the land adjacent to the cemetery on Foston Road for future cemetery provision. Restoration of the Chapel is also being considered and it is hoped that it can be opened to the public for quiet contemplation.
Visitors to the cemetery will have noticed the works taking place.
A new cremation area has been added at the end of the cemetery
to provide many additional plots.
A path has also been installed on the right hand side of the cemetery. This area is being landscaped to pro
Open Day
SThPeEPaCrisThACoCunUcilLisAtoRhold its first
On 4th December we held our Christmas
Open Day on 31st May at 4 pm – 8 pm
Spectacular at St Andrews Church. The
at the Village Hall.
church bells rang to mark the beginning
Come along and talk to your Councillors.
of the event, which was compéred by
There will be various displays on show.
Sandra Herbert. The evening commenced
See what your Council is doing for you.
with a delightful performance by Maxine
Tea and coffee will be available.
Phillips Dance Academy, followed by
enjoyable performances by the children
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several songs on his guitar. After the
The more unusual the better!
performances in the church the lights were
For more information and an application
switched on by a pupil from Greenfield
form please contact the Parish Office.
School and mulled wine and mince pies
Play Equipment on Dale Acre
were enjoyed by everyone, whilst listening to Enderby Band. The Food Bank, which
The Parish Council are investigating
vide additional burial land.
BUS STOP LEICESTER RD
The installation of two bus stops on Leicester Road formed part of the planning conditions for
the Redrow Homes development, however this
proved impractical. It was therefore agreed that
only one bus stop would be required and Redrow
Homes would install a wooden bus shelter. To date
the shelter has not been installed and therefore this matter will be investigatedrewpiotrht.Leicestershire County Council Highways DepFaerntmcienngt.was put in pla
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had a stall in the refreshments marque,
playground designs for Dale Acre
raised money via collection buckets for
Recreation Ground.
their charity. The evening was deemed to
The designs will be displayed at the Parish
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protect members of the public; however
as this was vandalised on several occasions,
be a great success with thanks to all the
Council’s Open Day on 31st May.
performers, staff and volunteers.
The Parish Council are also investigating providing a trim track around Willoughby
HANGING BASKETS
Road Playing Fields.
The hanging baskets have been ordered
for this year’s display and it is hoped that
Countesthorpe Country Park
these will be as impressive as last year,
Meetings have been held with representatives
which received many compliments. It has
from Blaby District Council and Leicestershire
been decided to place additional hanging
County Council.
baskets on the lamp-posts along Leicester
Parish Council office opening times:
The Country Park is due to be transferred to
palisade fencing has now been erected.
Road alongside the new development
Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm Friday 8am to 1pm
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Parish Council office opening times:
Monday to Thursday 8.00 am to 4.00pm Friday 8.00 am to 1.00pm
11/13 Wigston St, Countesthorpe, Leicester LE8 5RQ
Traditional to Modern
Open Monday to Saturday 10am - 4pm - Closed Wednesdays
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landscaping and drainage issues to be resolved
BUILDING IN RED
before this can be considered.
CAMPAIGN
In line with other organisations and councils, we lit St Andrews Church with red lights for Remembrance Sunday, as requested by the Leicestershire Lieutenancy Office, who have expressed their sincere gratitude to us for our support of their Light up Your Building in Red Campaign.