Dogs, safety and social media

There was recently a post on social media claiming a member of the public had been physically assaulted outside St Catherine's Church in Burbage and an attempt made to steal the dog. We received no reports of this incident. Upon a lot of investigating and ultimately finding the person involved, this incident DID NOT HAPPEN and was NOT AS POSTED.

There was no assault or attempt... Read More »

Leicestershire County Council has opened an online book of condolence for HRH Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh, which can be accessed via the following link:

Book of Condolence | Leicestershire County Council

Burbage Neighbourhood Plan Referendum to be held Thursday 6th May 2021 - click here for more details

We are pleased to share our April 'OUR NEWS' newsletter, created by Neighbourhood Watch Network (the umbrella organisation for Neighbourhood Watches across England and Wales) for all Neighbourhood Watch supporters - from households to volunteers and partners.

The newsletter can be viewed by clicking on this link

This month we launch our PROTECT YOUR CAR campaign. We also look at fleeceware scams, predatory... Read More »

Text below received yesterday. It is a scam.

The text message below states that the recipient made a mistake on their form and is liable for a fine and invited to review their information. They are then directed to a bogus Census website. A couple of pages in, the recipient is asked for bank account details to pay a fee. Fortunately, the recipient became suspicious and contacted me.

We advise you do... Read More »

Leicestershire County Council's Warm Homes service is working with E.ON to provide people across the region with free, first-time gas central heating installation, and is urging eligible residents to apply now.

The Warm Homes Fund was established by National Grid and is administered by community interest company Affordable Warmth Solutions.

The Leicestershire project will primarily offer the installation... Read More »

Trading Standards officers at Leicestershire County Council have received reports of rogue traders in the Melton Mowbray area.

Individuals have been leafleting and cold calling residents using aggressive practices requesting they sign paperwork for gardening work.

The traders are advising that there is a special offer of 25% discount for the elderly and for replying to the leaflet drop within 24 hours.... Read More »

We have issued 4 section 59 warnings over the last couple of weeks to vehicles that are suspected to be involved/linked to the use of Nitrous Oxide Canisters.

A section 59 allows the police to give drivers a warning if they are reported to have used their vehicle in a manner which causes "alarm, distress or annoyance". If reported to have done so again within a year the police have the right to confiscate... Read More »

The Parish Council Office will be closed for the Easter Holidays from Friday 2nd April 2021 and will re-open at 9am on Tuesday 6th April 2021.

Please use the answerphone system to leave a message during the closure period.

Thank you.

Welcome to our monthly Neighbourhood Priorities (as fed back by Burbage residents) update and attached newsletter.

#YouSaidWeDid

You said – Road Safety

We did – We have completed a speed event and have planned more in. 4 tickets issued, 6 warning letters. Several locations visited as requested by residents of Burbage and this involved challenging not only speeding but also dangerous parking.... Read More »