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Oil & Gas exploration and quarrying in Charnwood Forest too!
New plans that will allow sand and gravel extraction from the Soar River Valley were approved by Leicestershire County Council on the 21st May 2008. Residents of the Soar Valley villages will be outraged to discover that the plan will allow 'mineral development' on Green Wedge land. Calls by Labour Councillors to protect Green Wedge land from mineral extraction were rejected by the Conservative Majority.
Green Wedge land provides a natural barrier between villages and urban areas; and is supposed to be protected from development. Despite this environmentally important safeguard, the policy document states “Mineral extraction would be acceptable within a Green Wedge if appropriate measures are taken to minimise severance and adverse effects on amenity.” This new Conservative policy will allow quarrying companies to apply for the right to literally cart away Green Wedge land. Labour believe that once the door is opened for quarrying, all future protection afforded by Green Wedge designation will be compromised.
This environmental disaster is made more likely as another policy 'CS2', requires Leicestershire to “Make land available to meet the sub-regional apportionment of 26.25 million tonnes of sand and gravel and 344.5 million tonnes of crushed rock over the 21 year period 2001 – 2021”. The associated map covers almost the whole of the River Soar valley; threatening the environment surrounding the villages of Hathern, Barrow, Sileby, Syston and Thurmaston.
The last attempt to expand dredging of the River Soar for sand and gravel near Hathern was successfully defeated by a well organised local campaign. The plans were rejected by a Government Inspector because there was no road structure to take the minerals out of the area. The new Tory policy to lift Green Wedge protection opens the way for a new plans to extract sand and gravel from Loughborough northwards.
The other great landscape area under threat is Charnwood Forest. The Conservative administrations' policy will allow proposals for quarrying, and for oil & gas extraction to be allowed within this area of natural beauty. The document excludes the National Forest from quarrying and gas exploration; on the grounds that this region is to be developed for tourism. Charnwood Forest, which forms part of the National Forest has specifically excluded from this protection by the Tories.
Charnwood Labour Party remain committed to campaigning for the designation of the Soar River Valley as a Linear Park, to be developed as a landscape for amenity, recreation and tourism.
Andy Reed MP for Loughborough said:“I am very wary of the plans to allow Green Wedge land to be excavated for sand and gravel. I will work with the residents of all the Soar Valley villages, and especially Hathern, to stop this proposal going forward.”
Eric Goodyer, Labour's Prospective Parliamentary candidate for Charnwood said:“These plans will destroy the natural beauty and tranquillity of the River Soar; ruining the quality of life for the residents of Thurmaston & Syston. The river valley should be developed sustainably, offering jobs and skills in recreation and leisure. All that dredging does is to provide short term employment and a big hole.”
“The possibility of drilling and quarrying in Charnwood Forest is vandalism. We demand that this area of natural beauty should be given the same protection as the rest of the National Forest.”
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Get on board with new bus guides | |
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 | Environment & Transport17 May 2012Get on board with new bus guides Updated bus guides have been produced to help county residents plan their journeys. The leaflets, produced by Leicestershire County Council, contain the latest details on bus frequencies, stops and routes and are available now either by request , online at www.... 17 May 2012 Get on board with new bus guides |
Still chance to sign up for cycle courses | |
| Environment & Transport14 May 2012Still chance to sign up for cycle courses Theres still time to sign up for free adult cycle courses being held across the county this summer. Leicestershire County Councils courses are filling up fast, but there are still spaces on sessions being held in Coalville, Loughborough, Melton and Ashby-de-la-Zouch over the next couple of months.... 14 May 2012 Still chance to sign up for cycle courses |
How did "WEEE" do? | |
| Environment & Transport10 May 2012How did "WEEE" do? ***List of schools that took part at the end of the release***Nearly 12 tonnes of old and broken small electrical items were collected by county school children in a special recycling initiative. The initiative, known as an Eco Day, was organised by Leicestershire County Council, Sims Recycling Solutions and DHL Envirosolutions.... 10 May 2012 How did "WEEE" do? |
Online clips break down clinic barriers | |
| Children & Young People's Service3 May 2012Online clips break down clinic barriersA team of young filmmakers has created a series of short online films to raise awareness of contraceptive services in communities. The group uploaded clips onto You Tube showing where the clinics are located and to help make visits less daunting for young people.... 03 May 2012 Online clips break down clinic barriers |
Appeal after robbery at a supermarket in Coalville | |
 | Appeal after robbery at a supermarket in CoalvilleDetectives from the county are appealing for public help after a robbery at a supermarket in Coalville. The incident took place at about 10pm on Friday April 20 at the Co-op store in Meadow Lane when two men entered the premises and forced staff to open the safe and tills.... 02 May 2012 Appeal after robbery at a supermarket in Coalville |
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| Cabinet Office5 October 2010Council calls for green spaces to be protectedThe county council is set to urge district planners not to allow development on Leicestershires green spaces, ahead of a Government policy review. Leicestershires ruling Cabinet meets on October 12 to consider how best to protect green spaces in the county.... 05 Oct 2010 Council calls for green spaces to be protected |
Council calls for green spaces to be protected | |
| Cabinet Office5 October 2010Council calls for green spaces to be protectedThe county council is set to urge district planners not to allow development on Leicestershires green spaces, ahead of a Government policy review. Leicestershires ruling Cabinet meets on October 12 to consider how best to protect green spaces in the county.... 27 Oct 2010 Council calls for green spaces to be protected |
Have your say on green spaces | |
| Chief Executive's31 January 2011Have your say on green spacesPeople are being urged to have their say on the green spaces they would like to see protected. The county council wants to hear from people about their favourite spots, whether they are parks and meadows or large green wedges between towns.... 31 Jan 2011 Have your say on green spaces |
Minerals and waste plans set for adoption | |
| Cabinet Office22 July 2009Minerals and waste plans set for adoptionBlueprints for minerals and waste in Leicestershire are set to be a first for the East Midlands. The documents lay out where minerals can be extracted and waste can be processed up until 2021.... 22 Jul 2009 Minerals and waste plans set for adoption |
Have your say on county's green spaces | |
| Chief Executive's8 November 2010Have your say on county's green spacesLeicestershire County Council is giving the public a say over which green spaces should be protected from development. The authority is inviting parish councils to indicate which green spaces they would like to protect and will then ask the public, through the county councils community forums, early next year.... 08 Nov 2010 Have your say on county's green spaces |
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MP BACKS GREEN HOUSING CAMPAIGN | |
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 | North West Leicestershire MP David Taylor has pledged his support for a national campaign calling for all new homes to meet higher environmental standards. ... 18 Apr 2008 MP BACKS GREEN HOUSING CAMPAIGN |
North West Leicestershire MP to stand down | |
| At the May 2008 meeting of the North West Leicestershire Constituency Labour Party in the Springboard Centre, Coalville, David announced he would not be standing for re-election at the General Election to be held by June 2010. He was first selected as parliamentary candidate in 1989 and first elected as MP in 1997 with a majority of 13219, re-elected in 2001 with a majority of 8157 and in 2005 with one of 4477.... 14 May 2008 North West Leicestershire MP to stand down |
Public recognition for Land Girls | |
| Local Land Army Girls from around North West Leicestershire are to be 'given the public recognition they deserve' by local MP David Taylor who will be formally presenting them with their veterans' badges.... 01 Aug 2008 Public recognition for Land Girls |
Dreaming of a green Christmas? | |
| Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 2 December 2008 Dreaming of a green Christmas? - photo opportunity - Tips for a green Christmas and waste-free New Year are being given out at roadshows across Leicestershire. Experts will be on hand to give out advice on environmentally-friendly gifts and recycled wrapping, cards and tags.... 01 Jan 2009 Dreaming of a green Christmas? |
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| Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 2 December 2008 Dreaming of a green Christmas? - photo opportunity - Tips for a green Christmas and waste-free New Year are being given out at roadshows across Leicestershire. Experts will be on hand to give out advice on environmentally-friendly gifts and recycled wrapping, cards and tags.... 04 Jan 2009 Dreaming of a green Christmas? |
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Vehicle damaged in Coalville | |
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| Vehicle damaged in CoalvillePolice are appealing for witnesses after a car parked outside an address on Bridge Road in Coalville was damaged. The incident happened sometime between 1am and 8.... 30 Nov 2009 Vehicle damaged in Coalville |
Plea for photographs for miners' gala | |
| Snibston is appealing for memorabilia to contribute to its miners gala event in September. The gala, a traditional-style celebration of mining life, will feature some of the attractions that made a miners gala the highlight of the mining community s year, including a horticultural competition and a display of memorabilia.... 07 Aug 2008 Plea for photographs for miners' gala |
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| Leading Leicestershire figures are pulling together to offer vital support to the people of Sichuan in China.... 14 May 2008 China Earthquake |
Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting | |
| Chief Executive's 3 March 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting Coalville residents can keep their finger on the pulse of local issues at an interactive meeting. At Coalville Community Forum next week, people can hear from NHS County and Rutland who will be outlining their plans for the coming year and talking about changes to community health.... 02 Apr 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting |
Give nappies a 'real' chance | |
| Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 21 April 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance - photo opportunity - A new campaign is highlighting that by the time a baby is potty trained, they could have used 6,000 nappies. By turning away from disposables and making the change to real nappies, not only will people reduce the amount of waste going to landfill but they could also save up to 700.... 23 Apr 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance |
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Motorcyclist involved in a serious collision in Coalville | |
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| Motorcyclist involved in a serious collision in CoalvilleOfficers from Leicestershire Polices serious collision investigation unit are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision in Coalville. The collision occurred at about 7.... 30 Apr 2012 Motorcyclist involved in a serious collision in Coalville |
Online clips break down clinic barriers | |
| Children & Young People's Service3 May 2012Online clips break down clinic barriersA team of young filmmakers has created a series of short online films to raise awareness of contraceptive services in communities. The group uploaded clips onto You Tube showing where the clinics are located and to help make visits less daunting for young people.... 03 May 2012 Online clips break down clinic barriers |
Youngsters tuck into self-styled school food | |
| Children & Young People's Service27 April 2012Youngsters tuck into self-styled school food*** Photo opportunity ***Young masterchefs from Coalville will be tucking into a new range of tasty school lunches which they've helped to create. Pupils from Broom Leys School tested their tastebuds and culinary skills by playing a major role in planning Leicestershire County Council's new primary school menu, which launches across the county on Monday (30th April).... 27 Apr 2012 Youngsters tuck into self-styled school food |
Appeal after robbery at a supermarket in Coalville | |
| Appeal after robbery at a supermarket in CoalvilleDetectives from the county are appealing for public help after a robbery at a supermarket in Coalville. The incident took place at about 10pm on Friday April 20 at the Co-op store in Meadow Lane when two men entered the premises and forced staff to open the safe and tills.... 02 May 2012 Appeal after robbery at a supermarket in Coalville |
How did "WEEE" do? | |
| Environment & Transport10 May 2012How did "WEEE" do? ***List of schools that took part at the end of the release***Nearly 12 tonnes of old and broken small electrical items were collected by county school children in a special recycling initiative. The initiative, known as an Eco Day, was organised by Leicestershire County Council, Sims Recycling Solutions and DHL Envirosolutions.... 10 May 2012 How did "WEEE" do? |
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Vehicle damaged in Coalville | |
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| Vehicle damaged in CoalvillePolice are appealing for witnesses after a car parked outside an address on Bridge Road in Coalville was damaged. The incident happened sometime between 1am and 8.... 30 Nov 2009 Vehicle damaged in Coalville |
Plea for photographs for miners' gala | |
| Snibston is appealing for memorabilia to contribute to its miners gala event in September. The gala, a traditional-style celebration of mining life, will feature some of the attractions that made a miners gala the highlight of the mining community s year, including a horticultural competition and a display of memorabilia.... 07 Aug 2008 Plea for photographs for miners' gala |
China Earthquake | |
| Leading Leicestershire figures are pulling together to offer vital support to the people of Sichuan in China.... 14 May 2008 China Earthquake |
Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting | |
| Chief Executive's 3 March 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting Coalville residents can keep their finger on the pulse of local issues at an interactive meeting. At Coalville Community Forum next week, people can hear from NHS County and Rutland who will be outlining their plans for the coming year and talking about changes to community health.... 02 Apr 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting |
Give nappies a 'real' chance | |
| Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 21 April 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance - photo opportunity - A new campaign is highlighting that by the time a baby is potty trained, they could have used 6,000 nappies. By turning away from disposables and making the change to real nappies, not only will people reduce the amount of waste going to landfill but they could also save up to 700.... 23 Apr 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance |