Coalville

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

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

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?

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 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

Significant reductions in anti-social behaviour in North West LeicestershireA new approach to tackling anti-social behaviour in North West Leicestershire has led to a 25% drop in reported incidents. Since July 2010 the police based at Coalville have had a new team of officers dedicated to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB).... 02 Dec 2010 Significant reductions in anti-social behaviour in North West Leicestershire

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

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'

Drug house closure in CoalvilleThe boarded up houseA property in Coalville has been boarded up for 3 months after the police and partners succeeded in gaining a drug closure order in North West Leicestershire. Following an extensive intelligence gathering operation, the police applied to Coalville Magistrates Court for a closure order on a terraced house in 108 Belvoir Road under the Anti Social Behaviour Act 2003.... 05 Oct 2010 Drug house closure in Coalville

Download policing a success Ariel shot of the 13 campsites The police in North West Leicestershire say the policing operation of this year s Download music festival at Donington Park was a success. The three day event, which attracted 30,000 more people than last year, passed off without major incident.... 22 Jun 2009 Download policing a success

Police are warning elderly residents to be vigilant after a spate of distraction burglaries across North Leicestershire.... 04 Apr 2008 Warning after spate of distraction burglaries in North 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

The police in the North of Leicestershire are running a campaign this Christmas to give victims of domestic abuse the fullest support at a time when incidents increase.... 20 Dec 2008 Campaign to tackle domestic abuse at Christmas is launched on the North

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

Young people in North West Leicestershire given help to stay safe An evening of youth community safety workshops is being held at Stephenson College in Coalville on the evening of Tuesday 17th March 2009. 'SAFE' has been organised by the District's Youth Council and the Partnership in Safer Communities which includes the police, and is part of Community Safety Week.... 17 Mar 2009 Young people in North West Leicestershire given help to stay safe

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

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

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

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 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

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?

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