Author: Sue Coulson
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
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
Enclosed Play Areas and Outdoor Gym Equipment
Following the announcement yesterday from the Government releasing Birstall from the Leicester Lockdown zone. The Parish Council are working on the safety inspections, maintenance and cleansing of their enclosed play areas, play equipment and outdoor gym equipment.
There is some confusion of when the release comes into force and updates will be given as and when we receive them.
Risk Assessments have... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 17 Jul 2020 08:32 by Sue Coulson
Advance Notice of a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order
Loughborough Road will be closed in 3 phases, between the roundabout at Redhill Circle and the Roundabout at the A46 Birstall.
The duration of the restriction is not anticipated to exceed a period of 6 nights (20:00 till 06:00 each night) commencing on 21 September 2020
As the works progress, as and when required, Station Road, Tempest Road, Park Road, Goscote Hall Road, Johnson Road, Hermitage Road,... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 13 Jul 2020 15:13 by Sue Coulson
Leicester Lockdown to include Birstall
The official map of the Leicester areas to be included in the lockdown has just been received and Birstall is clearly included in this.
The Parish Council is waiting for further clarification on the level of lockdown required and will advise residents of the Councils actions.
Further information is coming through all of the time, you can check for the latest information from Charnwood Borough Council... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 30 Jun 2020 10:27 by Sue Coulson
School Lane Playing Fields Car Park - CLOSED until further notice
Birstall Parish Council have taken the decision to close the car park onto School Lane playing fields from today, 1 June 2020 until further notice.
The three pedestrian entrances on School Lane, Loughborough Road and Sibson Road will remain open for the time being.
The reasons for taking this decision is to address the Anti-Social Behaviour being reported to the Parish Council on social media, by residents,... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 01 Jun 2020 11:50 by Sue Coulson
