News from Quorn Parish Council

Posted January 25th 2012

Christmas Carol Concert - 2011
The rain lashed down and the likelihood of a great night in the Village hall, just two days prior to Christmas looked at risk. The prospect of an enjoyable evening with the Hathern Brass Band entertaining us for the ‘Annual Carol Concert’ was fading into memories of last year’s problems with the heavy snow. Then a mere half an hour before the start, the weather cleared and villagers turned out in their droves to make it an all-time record attendance.

We provided mulled wine and mince pies to put everyone in the Christmas spirit and villagers obliged by singing their heads off for more than two hours.A good time was had by all and, to show their appreciation, the good people of Quorn collected well over £200 in aid of ‘Help the Heroes ‘ Makes you proud.

Christmas Lights 2011
The Parish Council is interested to know what you thought about the Christmas Lights Switch-on Event this year. Were you disappointed that there were no rides or stalls? Were you pleased not to have that expense in the run up to Christmas? What did you think about the location? Would you have preferred it to be held at the Banks as in previous years? The answers to these questionswill help informorganisers of next year’s event so please let us know.

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
To mark 60 years of the Queen’s reign the Diamond Jubilee will take place in 2012. Celebrations will centre on an extended weekend from 2nd to 5th June. It’s time to start thinking about how the village should celebrate and we’ll be organising a public meeting early in 2012 to discuss that. A date for the meeting will be confirmed next month.

Buddon Brook
We’re pleased to report that the Environment Agency should have cleared the weed from the Station Road end of Buddon Brook running through Stafford Orchard by the time you read this. The work will complement the clearance work that was done by volunteers earlier in the year to clear weed at the School Lane end of the brook.

New Bus Stop
Have you noticed the new bus stop on Meynell Road? It has been installed at the request of a resident of Barrow Road who wonders if more people might be encouraged to shop in the village if they can rely on a bus to help carry their shopping some of the way home. You’ll find the stop to take you into the village about 50 yards past the roundabout towards Peter McCaig Way and the return bus stop just before the roundabout.

Stafford Orchard
Picnic benches which were removed from the park because of offensive graffiti have now been refurbished and are ready to be reinstated. We are working with local schools to encourage a more responsible attitude to the park and are hoping to recruit more volunteer wardens to help keep an eye on things. If you would be willing to give a hand please get in touch with Christina our Parish Clerk or drop in at the Parish Office - contact details and office hours are here.
  

Nominate an Inspiring Teenager

Posted December 2nd 2011

Residents across Leicester and Leicestershire are being urged to nominate inspiring teenagers for a prestigious award.

There is still time to nominate young people for the 2012 Lord-Lieutenants Awards which have seen new categories introduced to commemorate the 30th Olympiad and The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

In partnership with organisations offering services to young people, including Leicestershire County and Leicester City Councils, and with the business community, the awards seek to identify and reward the very best examples of achievement by young people locally.

Young people aged 13 – 19 by March 29th 2012 are eligible for nomination.

This year’s categories are:

The Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Lady Gretton, said: “We want to hear about the achievements of as many inspirational young people as possible and recognise and celebrate the wonderful work they do.

“There are many good examples of what young people have achieved, sometimes despite great disadvantage and obstacles placed before them. I would urge people to nominate people they know and who they think should be recognised by these awards.”

There will be a separate award for each category - the winners will all receive a trophy and a prize to the value of £500.

From the winners of these categories one person will be announced as Lord-Lieutenant’s Young Person of the Year. This outstanding achievement will be marked by the presentation of a special trophy.

The closing date for nominations is January 31, 2012. *Nominees need to be aged 13-19 as of March 29th, 2012.

Nomination forms and more information can be found at: www.leics.gov.uk/llawards or www.thejitty.com Alternatively call the Lieutenancy Office at County Hall on 0116 305 6060.
  

Appeal Decision - demolition of No 10 Loughborough Road and construction of an access road to serve 13 dwellings

Posted November 28th 2011

Inquiry opened on 12 October 2011 by Mary Travers BA (Hons) Dip TP MRTPI, an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. Decision date: 22 November 2011.

Download the full appeal decision notice.