Coalville

Adults & Communities8 February 2012Pants and politics on offer at historic theatre venueA look back at three hundred years of underwear, and a screening of Oscar winning movie Milk combine for a special event at Snibston Discovery Museums Century Theatre. The evening, which is part of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) History Month includes a private viewing of the Support and Seduction underwear exhibition, including an introduction from the curator.... 08 Feb 2012 ‘Pants and politics’ on offer at historic theatre venue

Adults & Communities7 February 2012Discover A Brief History of Mens Underwear at SnibstonA talk on an intimate and unusual subject can be heard at Snibston Discovery Museum on Saturday. Entitled A Brief History of Mens Underwear it is part of a series of Meet the Expert Talks in the Fashion Gallery at Snibston.... 07 Feb 2012 Discover ‘A Brief History of Men’s Underwear’ at Snibston

Cabinet Office3 February 2012Transport funding bid consideredLeicestershire County Council is preparing to submit a bid for 4. 5m to improve sustainable transport in and around Loughborough and Coalville.... 03 Feb 2012 Transport funding bid considered

Adults & Communities3 February 2012New names for care homesNine county council care homes will have new names when they transfer to Leicestershire County Care Ltd in the next few weeks. The transfer will save the council 1 million per year, while retaining places for existing residents, safeguarding the jobs of existing staff and enabling improvements such as en-suite facilities.... 03 Feb 2012 New names for care homes

Adults & Communities31 January 2012Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double billThe Century Theatres spring 2012 programme leaps into action with an exciting double bill of contemporary dance presented by regional dance agency Dance4. The event on Wednesday February 8th marks the theatres first programme of professional dance and heralds a new partnership between the theatre and Dance4.... 31 Jan 2012 Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double bill

Environment & Transport26 July 2011Recycle small electricals and win big prizesPeople who recycle broken or unwanted small electrical items such as clapped out kettles, tired toasters or has-been hair straighteners this summer will be in with a chance of winning a prize. Electrical items that are battery operated, have a mains cable or need recharging can all be recycled.... 26 Jul 2011 Recycle small electricals and win big prizes

Environment & Transport6 September 2011Recycling winner claims prizeAn old broken kettle proved to be worth more than first thought when its owner won a prize after recycling it. Sven Deregowski from Great Bowden was given a scratchcard when he took the kettle to Harborough Recycling and Household Waste Site and discovered he had won 300 worth of shopping vouchers.... 06 Sep 2011 Recycling winner claims prize

Environment & Transport17 August 2011Mum finds "treasure" at waste siteA mum-of-two found "treasure" at a waste site when she won 300 worth of shopping vouchers after recycling an old kettle and an iron. Sophie Scarborough (24) was given a scratchcard when she took the items to the Mountsorrel Recycling and Household Waste Site and discovered she had won a top prize!The prize winning scheme, funded by DHL Envirosolutions, aims to boost the amount of small electrical items that are recycled and ultimately help reduce the amount of waste being sent to landfill.... 18 Aug 2011 Mum finds "treasure" at waste site

12 April 2011Boost for recycling come rain or shineBrand new canopies are helping Leicestershire householders to recycle whatever the weather. Leicestershire County Council has installed weather-proof covers at Melton and Mountsorrel sites to provide sheltered, dry areas where people can recycle their waste.... 12 Apr 2011 Boost for recycling come rain or shine

8 February 2011Boost for recycling in CoalvilleA bigger recycling area is set to make it easier for Coalville residents to breathe new life into household waste. Leicestershire County Council is more than doubling the size of the TV, monitor, engine oil and car battery collection area at Coalville recycling and household waste site.... 08 Feb 2011 Boost for recycling in Coalville

A 130 million scheme to reduce waste and avoid multi-million pound penalties will take a step forward this month.... 02 Apr 2008 £130 million waste disposal scheme discussed

RESIDENTS are being urged to show their support for a 'cleaner, greener' Lockington and Hemington on Sunday 27th April.... 08 Apr 2008 Villagers Urged To Support Lockington And Hemington 'Spring Clean'

A survey to find out what Leicestershire people throw away is continuing next week. The research started last November and will provide a better understanding of the types and amounts of materials being thrown away and how habits change over time.... 15 Apr 2008 Building up picture of Leicestershire's waste habits

A nursery in Loughborough has pledged to stop using disposable nappies and switch over to real ones.... 21 Apr 2008 Nappies

Results of a survey of Leicestershire's roads, transport and waste services show high levels of customer satisfaction for the third year running.... 01 Aug 2008 Leicestershire Roads

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

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

Leading Leicestershire figures are pulling together to offer vital support to the people of Sichuan in China.... 14 May 2008 China Earthquake

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

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

Dog stolen from kennel in CoalvillePolice are appealing for information about the current whereabouts of a stolen dog that was taken from his home in Coalville last week. The incident happened sometime between 7.... 24 Jan 2012 Dog stolen from kennel in Coalville

Burglary at a house in Bridge Road, Coalville this morning (Monday January 30)Officers investigating a burglary during the early hours of this morning (Monday January 30) are appealing for public help. The incident took place at about 2.... 30 Jan 2012 Burglary at a house in Bridge Road, Coalville this morning (Monday January 30)

Adults & Communities3 February 2012New names for care homesNine county council care homes will have new names when they transfer to Leicestershire County Care Ltd in the next few weeks. The transfer will save the council 1 million per year, while retaining places for existing residents, safeguarding the jobs of existing staff and enabling improvements such as en-suite facilities.... 03 Feb 2012 New names for care homes

Adults & Communities31 January 2012Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double billThe Century Theatres spring 2012 programme leaps into action with an exciting double bill of contemporary dance presented by regional dance agency Dance4. The event on Wednesday February 8th marks the theatres first programme of professional dance and heralds a new partnership between the theatre and Dance4.... 31 Jan 2012 Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double bill

Cabinet Office3 February 2012Transport funding bid consideredLeicestershire County Council is preparing to submit a bid for 4. 5m to improve sustainable transport in and around Loughborough and Coalville.... 03 Feb 2012 Transport funding bid considered

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

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

Leading Leicestershire figures are pulling together to offer vital support to the people of Sichuan in China.... 14 May 2008 China Earthquake

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

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