Drummer Boy
Thurmaston Drummer Boy Statue
Thurmaston Chapel
Elizabeth Park Available To Hire
Elizabeth Park with it's beautiful indoor marquee is available to hire! Please contact 0116 2602519 for more information!
Thurmaston Parish Council provides YOUR local services. We strive to make Thurmaston a better place to live, work and visit. Our website includes a wealth of information about how we conduct business and what we do. Use the search or browse the site to find whatever you are looking for. If you can't find what you want or would like to recommend any improvements to our website then please contact us.
JOB VACANCY
GROUNDS/ MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE
This is a full-time permanent position and the salary offered is NJC 3 pro rata - 39 hours p/w (£21,942.96) per annum (pay award pending)
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Grounds/Maintenance Operative will be responsible for the maintenance of the Parish Council owned land and property
The ideal candidate should have some relevant experience, but also a positive attitude and the willingness to learn. The Council is seeking a candidate with the aptitude to work with the grounds staff for part of the week and undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks (excluding electrical installation) on the buildings and land owned by the Parish Council
The role involves working both independently and as part of a team. A full, clean UK driving licence is essential.
Key duties include:
- Ability to work to a high standard and work closely with the grounds staff and centre staff to ensure a quality service delivery.
- Good communication skills
- Complete all records and required forms accurately and on time.
- Comply with all necessary legal and health and safety requirements.
- Undertake general caretaking duties
- Duties may include occasional weekend work to cover for other staff.
To request an application pack please email the Parish Manager at clerk@thurmastonpc.gov.uk or telephone 0116 2696347. Application packs are also available at www.thurmastonpc.gov.uk
Applications must be submitted no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 5th April 2023 to the above address or by email to clerk@thurmastonpc.gov.uk and marked strictly for the attention of the Parish Manager.
Closure of Section 'A' – Thurmaston Cemetery
I hereby give notice that Section A, Thurmaston Cemetery, will be closed with effect from the 1st January 2023.
The Council has taken the decision to close this section as all plots in Section A, in accordance with the relevant deeds, have surpassed the 99 years term of lease.
No further bookings will be taken for this section of the Cemetery.
Notice Of Elections (Word Document, 30 Kb)
NOTICE OF ELECTION
Voter ID photo requirements for 2023 local elections
If you are applying for free voter ID ahead of the local elections on May 4, make sure your photo meets the requirements to avoid any delays with your application.
You only need to apply for free voter ID if you want to vote in person or by proxy at a polling station and do not have one of the accepted forms of photo ID.
You must supply a recent photo of your head and shoulders, with your face uncovered, as part of this application.
It's recommended to write your name, house number and postcode on the back of your photo if you are sending a physical photo to accompany a paper application form.
Your photo must be:
- clear and in focus
- in colour
- against a plain, light-coloured background
- your true likeness, with no photoshop or filters
- at least 45 x 35 mm (height x width) in size, and no bigger than 297 x 210 mm (height x width)
- undamaged (e.g. not torn, creased, or marked)
In your photo you must:
- face forwards and look straight at the camera
- be alone, with no other objects or people
- have a plain expression
- have eyes open and visible, with no hair in front of them
- not wear sunglasses, but normal glasses are fine if you typically wear them
- not have a head covering (except for religious or medical reasons)
- not have 'red-eye', glare or shadows over your face
If you have ticked the box on page 3 to say you have a disability, the photo you supply:
- doesn't need to have a plain expression
- doesn't need to have your eyes open and visible
For more info about the introduction of photo ID at polling stations, visit Charnwood.gov.uk/voterid.
Road Closures
ADVANCE NOTICE OF A TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER. A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is to be made for the following location: Humberstone Lane, Thurmaston
The purpose of the TTRO is to allow Fox Midland (Leicester) Limited undertake carriageway surfacing works in connection with the Appletree Homes Development. The TTRO will incorporate a temporary road closure. The duration of the restriction is not anticipated to exceed a period of 2 days commencing on Saturday 08th April 2023. A Press Release will be issued to confirm these details approximately 2 weeks prior to the works commencing.
EARLS WAY, THURMASTON
Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to an emergency Temporary Traffic Regulation Order at the above location.
An emergency road closure is required on Earls Way at the Knight Close junction as off 22nd March 2023. It is anticipated that the closure will be in place for a further 7 days.
The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order has been implemented for public safety, so Severn Trent Water can repair a collapsed sewer.
An alternative diversion route will be signed on site if available and residential access will be maintained.
Notice of Interim Review of Polling Districts, Polling Places and Polling Stations
Notice is hereby given that the Council is conducting an interim review of the polling districts, polling places and polling stations that fall within its boundaries. Our local review follows on from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) review of the electoral wards of Charnwood. Recommendations from the LGBCE regarding the Charnwood boundary review can be found at Local Government Boundary Commission for England Consultation Portal (lgbce.org.uk).
The Returning Officer will comment on the existing arrangements and any proposed changes to polling districts, polling places and polling stations.
Anyone having an interest in this review is encouraged to submit comments and, where applicable, alternative proposals. The Council welcomes views from all residents and organisations in the Borough. The Council particularly welcomes views regarding accessibility for disabled voters, in particular from bodies or persons with experience or expertise on these issues.
Representations can be made by email to electoral.services@charnwood.gov.uk or by post to: Electoral Services, Charnwood Borough Council, Southfield Road, Loughborough, LE11 2TX. Representations should be made no later than Monday 3rd October 2022.
This notice, the Returning Officer's proposals, all review documents, and any representations received will be published on the Council's website at Polling stations, districts and places - Charnwood Borough Council.
The timetable which will be followed is:
Date | Detail |
Tuesday 3rd May 2022 | Publication of the Notice of Review and commencement of the review. Start of the public consultation period. |
By Thursday 30th June 2022 | Publication of the Returning Officer's comments and proposals. |
Monday 3rd October 2022 | Deadline to submit representations. End of consultation period. |
Monday 7th November 2022 | Final proposals presented to Full Council. |
Monday 28th November 2022 | Publication of the Polling Districts, Polling Places and Polling Stations review. |
Thursday 1st December 2022 | Publication of the revised register. |
Dated: Tuesday 3 May 2022
The Council condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine and stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Please visit Charnwood Borough Council for ways to show your support:
Support for Ukraine - Charnwood Borough Council
Latest News
Elizabeth Park and Memorial Hall Open for Hire
Posted: Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:40 by Carl Walsh
After some trying times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are pleased to inform everyone that both the Thurmaston Memorial Hall and Elizabeth Park Centre are back open for all classes and party hire bookings. For more information on what we do please get in touch at info@elizabethparkcentre.co.uk
