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Lord Macaulay Heritage Plaque
Charnwood Heritage Plaque revealed to honour local historian
A Charnwood Heritage Plaque has been unveiled to commemorate local historian Lord Macaulay of Rothley.
The plaque was revealed at Rothley Court Hotel at a ceremony held on October 25, 2019 which would have been Lord Macaulay's 219th birthday.
Lord Macaulay was a British politician, historian, essayist, author and colonial administrator.
Charnwood Borough Council launched the plaque scheme last year to mark people, places and events in Charnwood's history. More »
The Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr Brenda Seaton said: "It was an honour to attend the unveiling of the plaque to commemorate Lord Macaulay of Rothley.
"The Charnwood Heritage Plaque scheme is a way of acknowledging the history of the borough and I look forward to seeing many more installed across Charnwood."
Peter Lewis, who chairs a panel which leads the plaque scheme, said: "It's great to see the heritage plaque in place at Rothley Court Hotel just below the room where Lord Macaulay was born all those years ago.
"The aim of the scheme is to ensure people know about the borough's history and we're now looking for more suggestions for future plaques.
"We commemorate not just people but events and local places that are significant in the story of our towns and villages, so I'd encourage people to submit their nominations with supporting evidence."
It is the third plaque which has been installed in Charnwood to honour interesting people, places and events which have a connection to the history and culture of our borough.
Last year two plaques were unveiled in Loughborough, one to honour the 158 Logistics Regiment and 203 Transport Squadron and the other marked the centenary of the First World War.
The Council would like to hear from communities and organisations about other suggestions for future plaques.
For more information or to nominate a person, place or event for consideration, please visit www.charnwood.gov.uk/heritage_plaques
For the 2020 plaques, the deadline for nominations is March 31, 2020 » Less
Posted: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 10:37 by Gail Newcombe
Consultation Draft Local Plan
Media Release
Monday November 4, 2019
For immediate release
Consultation launched on draft local plan
A consultation has been launched about Charnwood Borough Council's draft local plan which will guide growth and development until 2036.
The draft plan sets out how the Council will balance future growth in the area while making sure the environment is looked after and communities have the infrastructure they need. More »
The consultation gets under way today (November 4) and runs until December 16, 2019. Residents, parish and town councils, businesses, other agencies and communities in general, including schools and GP surgeries are being urged to have a say.
The Council has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the consultation which will include displays in three areas, Loughborough, Shepshed and Syston. The consultation will also be highlighted on the Council's website, social media accounts, through the media and many organisations are being contacted directly.
Cllr Jane Hunt, lead member for planning, said: "The draft Charnwood Local Plan 2019-36 will be critical to how the borough develops and it is important people can help shape this vision.
"I would encourage people to get involved and have a say. We will be out in the communities and there is a wealth of information on the Council website. I would encourage people to have a look.
"We know some of the proposals may not be popular but development will take place and that's why we need to plan for it. Doing otherwise leaves us exposed to unwanted, unplanned and more detrimental development.
"Future generations will want homes and jobs and a healthy environment and therefore it is up to us to put steps in place now to make sure that happens.
"This is a chance to shape the future of Charnwood."
To find out more and have a say, people can visit www.charnwood.gov.uk/draftlocalplan
A display about the draft Charnwood Local Plan 2019-36 will be at the locations below. Officers will be available at the times indicated:
- November 4-Dec 16: Charnwood Borough Council offices, Southfield Road, Loughborough, LE11 2TX
- November 4-13: Shepshed Glenmore Centre, Thorpe Road, Shepshed, LE12 9LU
- November 14-Dec 4: Syston Town Council offices, Community Centre, School Street, Syston, LE7 1HN. Officers will be present on Tuesday November 19, between 2pm-7pm
- Thursday, November 14: Shepshed Community Centre, Charnwood Road, 2.30pm-6pm. Officers will be present.
- Thursday, November 28: Loughborough Town Hall, 2pm-7pm. Officers will be present.
- December 5-16: Shepshed Glenmore Centre, Thorpe Road, Shepshed, LE12 9LU
The draft Charnwood Local Plan 2019-36 includes:
- land for around 7,250* additional new homes up until 2036, including:
- around 1,600 homes around the Leicester urban edge including Syston, Thurmaston, Birstall, Hamilton edge/south of A46 near Anstey
- around 1,900 homes in Loughborough
- around 2,000 in Shepshed
- around 900 homes at service centres - Anstey, Barrow upon Soar, Mountsorrel, Quorn, Rothley, Sileby and Syston
- 800 homes at other locations in the borough
- these homes would secure around £43 million for local infrastructure improvements including roads, schools, health provision, transport and more. When added to the homes already planned for in the current local plan, the total is more than £100 million between 2019-36.
- providing 192 acres of general employment land along with a further 190 acres at the Loughborough Science and Enterprise Park to support Loughborough's continued role in the knowledge-based sector and provide for around 8,900 new jobs to 2036
- commitments for securing affordable housing for all new developments of 10 homes or more
- a new policy on Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) proposing tighter restrictions on new HMOs and applications to create larger HMOs
- one additional retail site in Loughborough town centre
- support for Loughborough town centre by encouraging a more diverse mix of uses including retail, residential, leisure, office and professional services
- greater consideration in the planning process of the number of takeaways in an area when considering proposals for new ones to consider local amenity and support healthy communities
- retention of natural open spaces between settlements and green wedges around the urban edge of Leicester
- opportunity areas for wind and solar energy installations which could power thousands of homes are identified to help carbon reduction
- encouraging sustainable construction methods
More information is available on the Council website www.charnwood.gov.uk/draftlocalplan » Less
Posted: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 11:03 by Gail Newcombe
Revised Advance Notice of a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order A6 slip road
REVISED ADVANCE NOTICE OF A TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER.
A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is to be made for the following location: A6 Loughborough bound slip road, A6 Mountsorrel Bypass, Mountsorrel / Rothley (see attached plan). The purpose of the TTRO is to allow Galiford Tri, on behalf of Linden Homes, undertake works to install Acoustic Fencing and safety barrier along the A6 bypass in connection with the new development. More »
The TTRO will incorporate a temporary slip road closure and temporary speed reductions.
During the works a temporary lane closure will be installed on the A6 bypass for safety of the workforce.
These works were due to commence 30th September 2019. Due to unforeseen circumstances the works were not undertaken.
The restriction will now be enforced for a period of 50 days (09:00 hours till 15:30 hours each day) commencing on the 13th January 2020.
A Press Release will be issued to confirm these details approximately 2 weeks prior to the works commencing.
Should you require any further information please reply to this e-mail raising any specific concerns you may have.
Yours faithfully
Kevin Edwards
Network Co-ordinator
Network Management Team
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Posted: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 12:18 by Gail Newcombe
