News
FENCING – CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA
We are aware of the growing strength of feeling regarding the lack of fencing around the new young children's play area on the Memorial Park, so I'm hoping that this will respond to some of those concerns.
Sileby Parish Council (SPC) took a lot of advice from experts during the design phase of the play areas to ensure that the safety of children was a priority factor. The reason why the decision was... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 13 Mar 2025
Leicestershire Buses LC5 Timetable
As you are aware Leicestershire County Council is working on a countywide review and redesign of its supported bus network.
Please find attached the timetable to cover the new bus services LC5 - Sileby to Loughborough, due to commence on 17th March 2025
Information can be found on the rural Charnwood and Harborough review page.
Wider information can be found on the Leicestershire Buses page.
Should you... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 12 Mar 2025
THE CHIPS ARE DOWN
Yes the gravel chips have now been put down on the new footpath in the play area, that means we are only a stones throw away from being able to open the new park!
But, and I'm afraid it is a big but, it is not open yet, and until it has been given the all clear by the Safety Inspector, the area is still regarded as a building site and unsafe to use.
We have been monitoring the use of the new infant play... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 11 Mar 2025
Kinch Bus Service No. 2 - revised timetable from 17th March 2025
From 17 March, Kinch will be introducing a Sunday and evening (Monday to Saturday) timetable on Kinchbus 2.
These changes have been made possible thanks to funding from Leicestershire County Council.
Click on the link below for new timetable... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 6 Mar 2025
Public Rights of Way - Research Volunteer
Leicestershire County Council is currently looking for volunteers who enjoy research and can assist in evaluating claims for unrecorded footpaths, bridleways, and restricted byways across the county.
We would support you in finding and researching lost ways and missing links or ask you to assist with existing cases and registered claims.
Your work would contribute towards gathering, analysing, and presenting... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 5 Mar 2025
Press Release - TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF MOUNTSORREL LANE
Temporary Traffic Regulation Order - MOUNTSORREL LANE, SILEBY
Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order at the above location.
An urgent temporary road closure is required on Mountsorrel Lane from the 17th March 2025 for 5 days.
The road will be closed between the junction of Slash Lane and the slip roads to the A6.
The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 5 Mar 2025
IMPORTANT NOTICE - OLDER CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA
We know you can hardly contain your excitement for the new older children's play area, but we have to warn you that is still a building site and the equipment has not been certified as safe at this moment in time. The fencing is there for a reason, as it is still a 'work in progress'. Could we ask that you and every member of your family is aware of the dangers that exist going onto an unfinished play... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 5 Mar 2025
Rights of Way - Consultation
Leicestershire County Council (LCC) is now in the process of reviewing its existing Rights of Way Improvement Plan (RoWIP) with a view to producing an up-to-date plan which sets out a long-term vision to develop and manage the public rights of way network in Leicestershire, and we are seeking feedback from stakeholders to help shape the plan.
LCC is responsible for over 1,915 miles (3,084km) of public... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 4 Mar 2025
Police Beat NL59 Newsletter February 2025
Please click on the link below that will take you to the Newsletter.
Please note there will be a Sileby Beat Surgery - Sileby Library:- 29/03/2025 @ 10:30am — 11:30am Read More »
Posted: Mon, 3 Mar 2025
Project Park! Update - February 2025
First of all, an apology to all of you who have had to suffer the mud on the park due to the installation of the new play equipment, especially around the Wash Pit area. We know that the construction work has created havoc with the state of the walkways. Thank you for being so patient and understanding.
The good news is that we are now coming to the end of the messy bits and we should see an improvement... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 25 Feb 2025
