Leicester's big fat gypsy U-turn

The consultation process has been extended to July 13.

http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Leicester-s-big-fat-gypsy-U-turn/story-15609883-detail/story.html

http://www.leicester.gov.uk/gypsyandtravellersites/

http://le4.moonfruit.com/
- posted by Shreekant on Sunday, March 25, 2012

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Leicester City Council travellers' sites plan discussed at another meeting in Birstall

Members of the public have until Friday, April 13, to express their views to the city council. To take part in the consultation, visit:
www.leicester.gov.uk/gypsyandtravellersites


http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Leicester-City-Council-travellers-sites-plan/story-15519626-detail/story.html
- posted by Shreekant on Thursday, March 15, 2012

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Jequirity Bean Bracelets - Warning

We have received the following information/warning from the Leicestershire County NHW Association:-

These potentially deadly bracelets have been found in various locations throughout the country. We are not aware of any being found in Leicestershire, but residents are being urged to be cautious.

Residents have been urged to return bracelets made from highly toxic Jequirity beans. They may have brought back from popular UK tourist attractions. The ladybird-like red and black seeds which make up the bracelets can be fatal if chewed or swallowed.

Further information is available at the following link

http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/health/hertfordshire_residents_alerted_to_deadly_bracelet_threat_1_1181007

If you have any concerns contact Consumer Direct on 08454 040506.
- posted by allan on Wednesday, March 14, 2012

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Burglaries - Good News

We have received the following message from our beat officer PC Rich Carruthers:-
Burglar arrested following a stop check on one of the car parks off Meadow Lane last Thursday. Officers were patrolling after the beat team highlighted an issue with littering. The occupants were spoken to and a smell of Cannabis emanated from the car. Checks on the occupants lead to an arrest of the males for being wanted for burglary. Charges were sought for no insurance, no MOT, no driving licence, possession of a class B controlled drug and burglary. The car was seized.

Covert burglary patrols by PC carruthers and PCSO Venables on the same night may have disrupted potential burglaries in the area. One vigilant member of the community even rang the police to report them as suspicious males!

Potential burglaries were thwarted the previous evening when two known burglars were challenged in Birstall by undercover officers. They were legally harassed until they left the area and were clocked returning home empty handed. The law doesn't allow the police to arrest without any offences.
- posted by allan on Monday, March 12, 2012

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Community meeting tonight: Have your say on Gypsy and Traveller sites near Birstall

This is the actual questionnaire
http://consultations.leicester.gov.uk/consurvey.aspx
- posted by Shreekant on

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Meeting on traveller site proposals

3 traveller sites planned around Birstall by Leicester CITY Council, and they have "no plans to consult outside the city"!!! Make your voice heard online by 5pm on Friday 13th April 2012 or - even better - in person at 7.30pm on Monday 12th March at Beaumont Leisure Centre. Doors open at 7pm.
http://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council-services/housing/about-us/gypsy-and-traveller-sites/
- posted by Shreekant on Tuesday, March 06, 2012

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Meadow Lane.

There appears to be an emerging problem in the Meadow Lane area with theft from vehicles and littering.

It is important that all crime and suspicious activity is reported.

If a crime is taking place, ring 999.
All other calls should use 101 (Leicestershire Constabulary non emergency number).

(Message from PC Rich Carruthers)
- posted by allan on Saturday, March 03, 2012

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Witness appeal.

We have received the following witness appeal from PC Rich Carruthers:-

An incident occurred on Wed 29th February between 12.30 and 12.45 hrs at The Candy Boat which was moored between the Birstall Locks and White Horse Lane. Police are looking for a witness who may have seen something at these times when walking her two Jack Russell dogs along the tow path. We request she gets in contact with the police as soon as possible using telephone number 101 and the crime reference number: LC/996/12-5.

(Message received 3/3/12).
- posted by allan on

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