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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
Temporary Traffic Regulation Order
A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order is to be made for the following location, Colindale Avenue, Birstall. The purpose of the TTRO is to allow Leicestershire County Council to safely undertake street lighting works.
The TTRO will incorporate a temporary road closure.
The duration of the restriction is not anticipated to exceed a period of 1 day commencing on the 8th October 2020.
A press release will... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 16 Sep 2020 10:46 by Stacey Hodgson
Temporary Traffic Regulation Order
Leicestershire County Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order at the above location.
A temporary road closure is required of the A6 Loughborough Road in both directions, from 21st September 2020 for 6 nights.
The road will be closed from 20:00 hours till 06:00 hours each night.
During the works, Birstall Meadow Road, Hallamfields Road, Bentley Road and Colindale Avenue will be closed... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 09 Sep 2020 12:32 by Stacey Hodgson
Council Facilities - open for business
Having ensured, where reasonably practicable and to the best of our abilities, that our facilities are COVID-19 secure, we can advise that we are now taking bookings for the hiring of the Village Hall and Hallam Fields Hall.
Posted: Tue, 01 Sep 2020 09:49 by Sue Coulson
Parish Council Letter to Leicestershire County Council regarding the A6 Pop-up Cycle Lane project
Please see below a Parish Council Letter sent to Leicestershire County Council regarding the A6 Pop-up Cycle Lane project.
Posted: Fri, 14 Aug 2020 17:06 by Sue Coulson
Temporary Traffic Regulation Order
Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order at the above location.
A temporary 30mph speed restriction is required on Loughborough Road, Birstall from the 11th August for approximately 21 days between the A46 and Redhill.
The temporary traffic regulation order will be implemented for public safety for Leicestershire County Council to undertake works relating... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 13 Aug 2020 12:47 by Stacey Hodgson
Temporary Traffic Regulation Order
A temporary road closure is required on Loughborough Road, Birstall between the A46 and Redhill roundabout over 3 weekends: 8th and 9th August 15th and 16th August, 22nd and 23rd August. The timing of the road closure will be from 6am to 6pm. Access and egress from the junctions off Loughborough Road will be limited as works progress. Local diversion routes will be in place for all side roads.
The Temporary... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 04 Aug 2020 13:15 by Stacey Hodgson
Emergency A6 Works in Birstall
The Clerk submitted an enquiry to Leicestershire County Council asking why the Parish Council had not been consulted on this matter. The response received is shown below.
So far my enquiries can reveal that local Councillors, whether that is Parish, Borough or County were NOT consulted on this matter and I would be interested to hear from anyone in Birstall that was.
Please make your feelings known about... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:08 by Sue Coulson
Step by Step Guide to making your own face coverings
From today, 24 July 2020, it is mandatory to wear a face covering in shops, cafes. The disposable ones can be expensive to purchase so please see the link below to the Gov.UK website which gives an easy step by step guide on how to make your own.
https://www.gov.uk/…/how-to-wear-and-make-a-cloth-face-cove…
Let us know how you get on and send in some pics
Posted: Fri, 24 Jul 2020 08:41 by Sue Coulson
