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Reduce Halloween Waste
Communities across Leicester and Leicestershire are being urged to get involved to help prevent food and household waste this Halloween.
It's estimated up to 15 million pumpkins are binned in the UK every Halloween – but the flesh, seeds and even the stringy bits can be used to serve up some delicious treats instead. Once you have finished with your lantern, if it can't be eaten, it can go in... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:31 by Cheryl Small
Temporary Traffic Lights - Oaks Road/Stretton Road Junction
Temporary traffic lights will be in place at the junction of Oaks Road and Stretton Road from Thursday 21st to Friday 22nd October while Leicestershire County Council carry out work to the roundabout/traffic humps.
For more info : https://one.network/?GBTMI21332996
Posted: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:00 by Cheryl Small
Path Works at The Cemetery Field
Please note that work to construct a path has commenced at the Cemetery Field (between London Road and the Parish Cemetery and Peace Garden). In the interests of safety the area is best avoided via Sence Crescent or London Road.
The cemetery and peace garden can be accessed safely through the churchyard entrances.
We are expecting the work to take approximately one week.
Posted: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:44 by Alexis Biggs
Job Vacancy - Parish Council Manager
Recruitment of Parish Council Manager
Salary Scale: SPC 24 – 32 (£28,672 - £35,745 per annum) depending upon experience and qualifications, plus Pension.
Full time - 37 hours per week. Flexible working requests will be considered and working from home may be necessary at times during the current pandemic. Attendance at evening meetings will be required.
Great Glen Parish Council is an... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 11 Oct 2021 15:53 by Alexis Biggs
Raising Awareness of Common Types of Teenage Cancer
Please find attached a helpful booklet produced by local young people to help other teenagers find information about common types of cancer.
The creator of the campaign, Harry, writes:
My name is Harry, I am a Member of the UK Youth Parliament for Leicestershire and I am the founder and creator of the campaign 'Improving cancer care for Young People'. The reason for the campaign is because I, along with... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 11 Oct 2021 15:45 by Alexis Biggs
Roadworks Notification - Stretton Road/Devana Way
We've had notification of essential works due to be carried out by Openreach on Stretton Road and Devana Way. Temporary Traffic lights will be in place from 13th - 15th October.
For more info:
https://one.network/?GBTMI21300770
Posted: Mon, 11 Oct 2021 14:00 by Cheryl Small
Celebrate Safely - Halloween and Bonfire Night
Harborough District Council have launched their 'celebrate safely' campaign as Halloween and Bonfire Night approaches. You can read their information here: Community Safety News & Campaigns | Community Safety News & Campaigns | Harborough District Council
In addition they have a downloadable poster 'Trick or Treaters - No Thanks' for those who do not wish to participate. The link for this poster... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 06 Oct 2021 10:21 by Alexis Biggs
Platinum Jubilee Celebration Committee
THE QUEEN'S PLATINUM JUBILEE 2022
We are looking to form a committee to support the Parish Council in organising an exciting event to celebrate this momentous occasion. We are looking for people with ideas, enthusiasm and community spirit.
The event will take place over the bank holiday weekend of Thursday 2nd - Sunday 5th June.
If you are interested in being involved, please contact :-
office@greatglen-pc.gov.uk... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:55 by Cheryl Small
Violence Against Women and Girls
We have received the following alert from Leicestershire Police, Neighbourhood Link:
As part of our ongoing commitment to reduce violence towards women and girls we are launching an online portal to raise concerns.
Please have a look at our StreetSafe https://www.police.uk/pu/notices/streetsafe/street-safe/
This system does not replace the traditional method of reporting crime and incidents. This system... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:29 by Alexis Biggs
Great Glen Gardening Club Meeting 14th October 2021
A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
THURSDAY 14 OCTOBER 2021
AT 7.30PM
AT THE METHODIST CHAPEL HALL
The good news is that the Church has changed the rules for groups using the Church Rooms. We will no longer have to have the street doors open although we still have to have windows open to give a through flow of air. It does make the rooms much warmer although it is necessary to wrap up warmly.
Please come and join us,... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 04 Oct 2021 14:10 by Alexis Biggs
