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Temporary Traffic Regulation Order
A temporary road closure and temporary prohibition of waiting and loading at any time restriction is required on The Crossways, Birstall.
These works were due to commence on 28th January 2021.
Due to unforeseen circumstances the works will now commence on 8th February 2021
The road will be closed from the junction of Wanlip Lane to the junction of Sibson Road.
During the works, a temporary of waiting and... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:53 by Stacey Hodgson
Temporary road closure,20200206
A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is to be made for the following location: Sibson Road Service Road, Birstall (see attached plan) The purpose of the TTRO is to allow cadent gas safely undertake new gas connection works.
The TTRO will incorporate a temporary road closure, temporary lane closure, temporary parking bay suspensions and temporary prohibition of waiting and loading at any time... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:40 by Stacey Hodgson
Birstall Youth Cafe Closure
The Youth Cafe, which has provided a well-used and popular service to the young people of Birstall, has not been able to open its doors since March 2020 due to Covid-19 restrictions which are still in place today some nine months later.During this time the youth workers have moved onto pastures new and the Parish Council thank them for their hard work and dedication to the young people of varying age... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 16 Dec 2020 10:26 by Sue Coulson
Charnwood to go into Tier 3 from 2 December 2020
For further information about the restrictions in Tier 3 and how this will affect you is available on Charnwood Borough Council's website, follow the link below.
Posted: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 12:19 by Sue Coulson
Temporary Traffic Regulation Order
The TTRO will incorporate a temporary road closure and temporary prohibition of waiting and loading at anytime restriction.
These works were due to commence on 7th December 2020.
Due to unforeseen circumstances the date has now changed.
The restriction will now commence on 28th January 2021 (07.30-1700 each day) and is not anticipated to exceed a period of two months.
A press release will be issued to... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 12:13 by Stacey Hodgson
Birstall's Remembrance Event
Birstall's Remembrance event this year was a very low key event but it was important that some commemoration took place to honour those who lost their lives during the two World Wars and other conflicts. The Parish Council would like to thank the residents for observing a two minute silence from your doorstep or windows to help with the remembrance event.
The Service was led by Rev. Kerry Emmett and... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 11 Nov 2020 12:32 by Sue Coulson
Birstall's Remembrance Event - 11 November 2020
The national branch of the Royal British Legion has advised all their local branches that they cannot take the lead in organising the remembrance events. Birstall Parish Council were informed of this by Charnwood Borough Council.
The Parish Council realise that it is important these Remembrance events to be held, therefore, they did not hesitate in agreeing to take the lead in organising this and any... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 14 Oct 2020 08:57 by Sue Coulson
Birstall Parish Council's Christmas Hamper Cheer for senior residents
Many Years ago, Birstall Parish Council were Trustees of a local charity that has now ceased to exist. The Charity was set up to meet the needs of the elderly and needy in the village and when the Charity closed its accounts, the Parish Council decided to continue with this initiative and they honored the beneficiary list by making sure that they all received the gift of a Christmas Hamper.
Over the... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 09:28 by Sue Coulson
Temporary Traffic Regulation Order
A temporary road closure are required on Birstall Road from 22nd October 2020 for 2 days.
The road will be closed from between the Red Hill roundabout to the roundabout at Sibson Road, Birstall.
As the works progress, as and when required, School Lane, Acorn Close, Holt Road, Kilby Avenue, Freehold Road, Perserverance Road and east road will be closed at their junctions with Birstall Road.
The Temporary... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 12 Oct 2020 12:37 by Stacey Hodgson
Greengate Lane Cemetery
Sadly Birstall Parish Council have been made aware of unacceptable behaviour occurring in the Greengate Lane Cemetery in the early evening.
This behaviour is understandably causing distress to those visiting the cemetery, expecting to experience peace and time for reflection.
In order to deter such behaviour in future Birstall Parish Council will close the cemetery earlier at 6pm. This will begin from... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 22 Sep 2020 12:05 by Stacey Hodgson
