Coalville

Community Services11 February 2010Snibstons Century Theatre Rocks!Snibstons Century Theatre is set to rock next month as it welcomes the first of its tribute bands for the year, The Floyd Effect. The Pink Floyd tribute band will play at the Century Theatre, Coalville on Saturday, 20th February and will recreate the music and magic of the last four decades.... 11 Feb 2010 Snibston’s Century Theatre Rocks!

Chief Executive's1 February 2010Hear latest on North West 60,000Interactive meetings in North West Leicestershire are enabling residents to pick up the latest on how 60,000 will boost the local area. Each community forum is giving out 20,000 to local projects following Dragons' Den-style workshops where people pitched ideas and voted for their favourites.... 02 Feb 2010 Hear latest on North West £60,000

Community Services25 January 2010A history of Leicestershire in 100 objectsA total of 100 iconic and historical objects are to be chosen to tell the history of Leicestershire and its place in the world. The initiative builds on the immediate success of the BBC and British Museums A History of the World and will see Leicestershire County Council and partners launching more objects for the county, both from the councils own collections and through public nomination.... 26 Jan 2010 A history of Leicestershire in 100 objects

Adult Social Care Service25 January 2010Training scheme raises more than 3,000 for charity***Photo opportunity: 1pm, Thursday, January 28, Springboard Centre, Mantle LaneCoalville, LE67 3DW: There will be a chance to take a pic Buffet Car trainee Louisa Hallam with Howard, who received his dog Doree thanks to Hearing Dogs for the Deaf ***A Coalville-based catering training scheme for adults with learning difficulties has raised more than 3,000 towards Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. The Buffet Car, which is run by Leicestershire County Council, hosted a dinner and dance fundraising event last month in Thringstone, where nearly 100 guests attended.... 26 Jan 2010 Training scheme raises more than £3,000 for charity

Adult Social Care Service25 January 2010Training scheme raises more than 3,000 for charity***Photo opportunity: 1pm, Thursday, January 28, Springboard Centre, Mantle LaneCoalville, LE67 3DW: There will be a chance to take a pic Buffet Car trainee Louisa Hallam with Howard, who received his dog Doree thanks to Hearing Dogs for the Deaf ***A Coalville-based catering training scheme for adults with learning difficulties has raised more than 3,000 towards Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. The Buffet Car, which is run by Leicestershire County Council, hosted a dinner and dance fundraising event last month in Thringstone, where nearly 100 guests attended.... 25 Jan 2010 Training scheme raises more than £3,000 for charity

Purse theft campaign launches across North West Leicestershire Inspector Chris Brown with Jill Hall A campaign warning the elderly to be on their guard against purse thieves is being launched in North West Leicestershire in the run up to Christmas. Pensioners and other vulnerable people will be given free purse alarms to attach to their purse and handbag in an attempt to deter thieves.... 11 Nov 2009 Purse theft campaign launches across North West Leicestershire

Neighbourhood Watch launches in Shelthorpe for the first timePCSO Sue Exton with members of Neighbourhood WatchA Neighbourhood Watch scheme has been set up on the Shelthorpe Estate in Loughborough for the first time. Thanks to the hard work and persistence of the volunteers who work in the Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) office at Loughborough police station theyve managed to recruit a NHW Beat Manager, Sven Hallin, and five coordinators on the estate.... 09 Nov 2009 Neighbourhood Watch launches in Shelthorpe for the first time

Neighbourhood beat team act to stop shed breaks Homeowners in North West Leicestershire are being urged to improve the security of their garden sheds and garages after thirteen were broken into in one week. The breaks happened on Waterworks Road and Bardon Road on the Greenhill and Agar Nook beat between Friday 19th June 2009 and Friday June 26th 2009.... 30 Jun 2009 Neighbourhood beat team act to stop shed breaks

Cross border initiative pays dividends in North West LeicestershireA cross border operation to target travelling criminals in North West Leicestershire and South Derbyshire has led to 11 arrests in four days. Operation Anatomy was launched on Monday 23rd November 2009 in response to an increase in crime in the villages between Swadlincote and Ashby de la Zouch.... 01 Dec 2009 Cross border initiative pays dividends in North West Leicestershire

Leicestershire's oldest serving police officer retiresThe oldest serving police officer in Leicestershire is retiring from the Force on his 63rd Birthday. PC 112 Roy Houghton joined Leicestershire Constabulary in March 1992 after working as a Charge Hand and Fitter for eighteen years at Ibstock Brick.... 11 Nov 2009 Leicestershire's oldest serving police officer retires

The police in Ashby de la Zouch are urging young people in the area not to congregate in the grounds of the castle following a recent increase in reports of under age drinking, litter, and criminal damage to the castle remains.... 01 Jul 2008 Police step up patrols around Ashby Castle

Police in North West Leicestershire have come up with an innovative and eye catching way of reminding motorists to remove their satellite navigation systems from their vehicles.... 01 Aug 2008 Sat Nav thefts targetted in North West Leicestershire

A woman from North West Leicestershire has been presented with an award in recognition of the 22 years of voluntary work she has dedicated to local policing and the community.... 29 Aug 2008 Police say thank you for 22 years voluntary work

Handbag theft at supermarket in Coalville Police are appealing for witnesses following the theft of a handbag at the Morrison's supermarket on Whitwick Road in Coalville. The incident happened sometime between 1pm and 1.... 02 Feb 2009 Handbag theft at supermarket in Coalville

New Inspector about to take over at Charnwood Local Policing Unit Inspector Duncan Southall A new Inspector is taking over at Charnwood Local Policing Unit. Inspector Duncan Southall joined Leicestershire Constabulary in December 1998 and worked as a General Duties Officer (GDO) and Beat Officer (PBO) in Coalville until 2001 when he became a Sergeant and worked in a variety of roles at Loughborough, Ashby and Coalville.... 12 Feb 2009 New Inspector about to take over at Charnwood Local Policing Unit

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

Chief Executive's 30 June 2009 New street-based workers recruited to help tackle anti-social behaviour New street-based workers have been recruited to help prevent youth related anti-social behaviour in Leicestershire. The Youth Offending Service s IMPACT Project has proved to be so successful it is being expanded with 300,000 extra funding from Leicestershire County Council.... 01 Jul 2009 New street-based workers recruited to help tackle anti-social behaviour

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

Chief Executive's 30 June 2009 New street-based workers recruited to help tackle anti-social behaviour New street-based workers have been recruited to help prevent youth related anti-social behaviour in Leicestershire. The Youth Offending Service s IMPACT Project has proved to be so successful it is being expanded with 300,000 extra funding from Leicestershire County Council.... 01 Jul 2009 New street-based workers recruited to help tackle anti-social behaviour