Thurmaston Parish Council

EMERGENCY PRESS RELEASE

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER:- CHURCH HILL ROAD, THURMASTON

Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order at the above location. An emergency temporary road closure is required on Church Hill Road from 21st September 2022 for 3 days. The road is closed between Dickinson Way and Earls Way. The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order is implemented for public safety to allow Severn Trent Water undertake urgent works on a visible water leak in the carriageway. The proposed alternative diversion route will be via :- Silverdale Road, Humberstone Lane, Colby Road, Colby Drive and vice versa

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Road Closures

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER:- A607 ASDA ROUNDABOUT AND ALL APPROACHES, THURMASTON

Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order at the above location. Temporary road closures are required, approaching Asda roundabout on the A607 North Bound / South Bound and Melton Road (Syston).

Access will be maintained between the old Melton Road (Thurmaston) and Barkby Thorpe Lane utilising temporary 2 way traffic signals.

The works will commence Monday 22nd August 2022 for 20 nights, Monday to Friday, 20:00 to 06:00 each night. As the works progress, Barkby Thorpe Lane will be closed for 1 day, when the date is confirmed a further press release will be issued.

During the works a temporary parking restriction will be enforced on Melton Road between A607 roundabout and Britannia Way. The 7.5 tonne weight restriction will be suspended on Church Hill Road, Silverdale Drive and Humberstone Lane. A 30mph speed restriction will be enforced on A607 approaching Asda roundabout, north bound and south bound, between the junction of Checkland Road and the junction of Pontylue Way. Access for emergency services will be maintained.

The TTRO will be implemented for the public safety to allow Leicestershire County Council or their contractors to undertake major resurfacing works of the Asda roundabout and all adjoining roads. The proposed alternative diversion routes will be signed on site. The works can be viewed at https://one.network/?tm=GB127857612

NOTICE OF A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF PARISH COUNCILLOR FOR THE THURMASTON EAST WARD

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 that Councillor David Atterbury has resigned and thereforea casual vacancy exists in the Office of Councillor for the above Parish Ward.

On receipt of a request in writing from any ten local government electors for the said parish, an election to fill the vacancy will be held within sixty days. If no such request is made the vacancy will be filled by the Parish Council by co-option.

Requests for such an election should be addressed to The Returning Officer, Charnwood Borough Council, Council Offices, Southfield Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire to arrive by not later than 14 days after the date of publication of this notice.

Date: 15^th June 2022

A A Taylor

Signed:

Parish Manager

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 3^rd 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:

Dated: Tuesday 3 May 2022

Support For Ukraine

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