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

Residents in North West Leicestershire say 'Not in My Neighbourhood'Residents of North West Leicestershire are taking to the streets for a week of action to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour. Thousands of people up and down the country are joining forces with crime-fighting professionals for a week of community action.... 26 Oct 2009 Residents in North West Leicestershire say 'Not in My Neighbourhood'

14-year-old charged in connection with incident in MeashamA 14-year-old boy has been charged with Section 5 Public Order following an incident of anti-social behaviour on the High Street in Measham. The incident happened on Wednesday 15th July 2009 when it's alleged a 69-year-old man was the victim of verbal abuse outside a supermarket.... 24 Jul 2009 14-year-old charged in connection with incident in Measham

Advice on enjoying a safe night out has received by almost 2,000 revellers in Hinckley and Coalville via Bluetooth. ... 18 Sep 2008 Sensible drinking advice via Bluetooth

Retailers get course in alcohol awarenessDozens of retailers from Hinckley and North West Leicestershire have been invited for training on how they can help prevent under age youths getting hold of alcohol. They will be given advice on direct sales to the under-aged, and on the increasing problem of proxy purchases children getting adults to buy alcohol for them.... 21 Oct 2009 Retailers get course in alcohol awareness

This drug in the UK is responsible for 1 suicide every 8 hours, 1 hospital admission every 18 minutes, 1 incident of domestic violence every 17 seconds, 1 premature death every 24 minutes. No it's not heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, speed, crack or crystal meths. In fact it is responsible for more destruction and death than all other drugs that are available. It's alcohol.... 18 Aug 2008 Beer mats highlight link between drinking and domestic violence

Andy Reed, MP for Loughborough, has slammed the Conservative controlled Leicestershire County Council for snubbing the UK Youth Parliament.... 08 Apr 2008 Loughborough MP Andy Reed Slams County Council For UK Youth Parliament Snub

Loughborough MP Andy Reed has today welcomed that fact that more young people in Leicestershire are staying on in education or training after their GCSEs thanks to the success of a new allowance.... 09 Apr 2008 Loughborough MP Hails Success of Education Allowance

David Taylor MP has introduced a Ten Minute Rule Bill in the House of Commons which aims to end the 'chemical cosh' approach to the prescription of anti-psychotic drugs for people with dementia in care homes. ... 16 May 2008 MP speaks out on treatment of dementia patients

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

Radical changes to social care in Leicestershire will be outlined at a meeting next week. The County Council wants to 'personalise' its social care and will update the Cabinet on the plans next Tuesday (29th July).... 22 Jul 2008 Radical plans to 'personalise' social care in Leicestershire

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