New library started
Pic: the Chairman of Leicestershire County
Council Barry Garner lends a hand demolishing part of the outer
boundary wall in advance of foundations being laid for the new
library.
WORK IS underway on the conversion of Church
House on the Green into a new £700,000 library and access
centre.
The project, which is being led by the County Council, will see
the building renovated and extended to provide two storey facilities
incorporating a new library, learning centre, exhibition space
and meeting area. It is part of a £5 million refurbishment
programme which is improving libraries throughout the county.
The building work is scheduled for completion in August 2007
and the new library should be ready to open to the public in
September. Throughout the build, Mountsorrel's existing library
in Market Place will remain open. It will eventually be demolished
and houses built on the site, after the new library has opened.
The current owner of Church House, Mr Will Antill, will be transferring
it to a charitable trust which will ensure it's continued community
use, in perpetuity. It will be donated to the trust on a long
term lease.
Once open the new library will offer:
o free use of email, broadband internet and other software
o access to IT training and job career advice
o extended opening hours
o daily newspapers, magazines and other publications
o local community information including an interview room
o regular events including internet taster sessions and coffee
mornings
o photocopying and fax facilities
o excellent children's facilities with no overdue charges for
under 11s
o improved services for people with a disability
o learning opportunities and access to learning in a multi-agency
centre
Pic: preparing the ground for the extension
to Church House
The County Council says it will be consulting local people about
what services they want to see in the new building.
The Chairman of Leicestershire County Council, Barry Garner,
said: "This new library and centre will be a wonderful new
resource for the people of Mountsorrel and I am pleased that
it is all coming to fruition as a joint venture in partnership
with others. As a result, not only will people in the village
and surrounding area have a new library, but also a modern and
equipped venue, which can be used for adult learning classes,
local history exhibitions, advice surgeries, and for community
group meetings."
This project has been funded through a partnership between Leicestershire
County Council, the Leicester Shire Economic Partnership, Charnwood
Borough Council and Mountsorrel Parish Council.
Some residents have expressed concerns about parking problems
and how the design of the building will fit the existing street
scene.
Youth club welcomed
MOUNTSORREL'S NEW youth club, Revive, is
proving a success with young people
It's first session on February 20 attracted 15 young people aged
13-16: the following week 30 attended.
"It was an even mix of boys and girls and I'm very pleased
and enthusiastic about how things are going" said Deacon
Jan Sutton, who has organised the project.
Meeting weekly on Tuesdays during term times in the Methodist
Church Hall on Church Hill Road, Revive has a team of nine volunteers
from across the community including two parish councillors and
a retired teacher.
There is always a ratio of one volunteer for every six young
people.
Revive is run as a drop-in , where young people can meet, socialise
and play pool, table tennis or computer games.
Jan said: "There has been really good feedback from the
young people, they're really pleased with what we've set up.
A lot of people have worked hard to get to this point and there
has been very important support from the Parish Council, the
Police and County Council youth workers."
Mountsorrel Parish Council has donated £3,000 for equipment
for the project and a sponsored trek up Britain's highest peaks
by local police officers raised a further £1,050.
Besides Revive, County Council detached youth workers work on
the streets of Mountsorrel on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with
young people. Long term plans are for the construction of a youth
centre on the car park site facing The Green, next to a new Memorial
Hall.
New PCSO for Mounstsorrel
MOUNTSORREL HAS a new Police Community
Support Officer.
Pic: PCSO Sally Penney
PCSO Sally Penney (20) has joined Beat Officer PC Del Gillespie
on the beat, taking on the role previously held by PCSO Chris
Fielden. She will work only in Mountsorrel, unless called away
in an emergency.
Sally has been in post since January, having completed her six
week training course in 2006, followed by a further six weeks
accompanying an experienced officer in Quorn.
She said: "I have always wanted to join the police and this
role gives a good insight into how the police work. In the future
I may decide to become a police officer but at the moment I'm
happy with what I'm doing." Before becoming a PCSO, Sally
worked as a retail manager.
She added: "It's good to be out and about meeting people
in Mountsorrel. You deal with so many different people and the
job is so diverse which is what makes it so enjoyable. Obviously
there are challenges and you need good communication skills and
to be able to diffuse a situation quickly."
Recently Sally has been tackling the problem of parking on Rothley
Road during school drop off times. "There is parking on
double yellow lines or blocking driveways, and I've been doing
patrols, moving people on and giving advice" she said.
She has issued one £30 fixed penalty notice to a motorist
parked on double yellow lines.
Sally and Mountsorrel's Beat Officer Del Gillespie work together
to identify and update the policing priorities for the village
by talking to the public, and they hold beat surgeries in Mountsorrel
where you can bring your concerns. Antisocial behaviour on The
Green is one of the current priorities.
You can leave a voicemail for PCSO Sally Penney by calling 222
2222 and entering here collar number 6030
New look at village conservation area
THERE WAS standing room only in Mountsorrel's
Parish Rooms at a public meeting to hear plans for the village's
Conservation Area.
Map shows existing boundary of
Coservation area
The Borough Council has carried out an appraisal of the Conservation
Area and suggested measures to preserve and enhance the area.
Martin Tincknell, Head of Conservation and Design at Charnwood
and Conservation and Design Officer Mark Fennell presented their
report to villagers at the public meeting.
The Mountsorrel Conservation Area (MCA) was established in 1977
and covers an area of 43.45ha, essentially the extent of the
original village as it existed at the end of the 19th century.
As well as built up areas, the MCA includes large areas of open
land.
A Conservation area is defined as an area of special architectural
or historic interest whose character or appearance should be
preserved or enhanced. Planning permission will not be granted
for proposals that are likely to harm the character or appearance
of a conservation area.
Charnwood's appraisal of the MCA makes the following proposals:
o extension of the MCA to include the car sales garage on Loughborough
Road and number 105 to 113 on either side of the road. It should
extend along Bond Lane to include the stone bridge.
o remedial repair works need to be carried out to the 1860 bridge
as soon as possible to protect the historic fabric of the bridge.
o target grants at property owners to persuade them to make necessary
repairs, improvements and authentic reinstalment of architectural
features.
o improvements to the former entrance to the quarry and the bridge
on Loughborough Road, in order to better integrate the frontage
with the character of this part of the Conservation Area.
o implementation of a scheme to reinstate a row of traditional
cottages on the library site at the north end of the Market Place.
o construction of a new library and cultural building as an extension
to Church House on The Green at Leicester Road.
o improved pedestrian links from The Green across Leicester Road
to the Leisure Centre and the area of housing beyond.
o identify and target for action historic buildings at risk within
the area.
Heritage Warden Ken Wiblin was at the public meeting. He said:
"Many there were residents living in the Conservation Area
but there were also members from Mountsorrel Heritage Group and
encouragingly, residents from areas of the village not covered
by the Conservation Area."
He added: "There was lively discussion and questions were
asked about many subjects. There was considerable discussion
about the area of The Green. Residents were concerned that the
local authorities were consistent in their treatment of planning
applications and that they themselves were sensitive to the area
when carrying out street and highway repairs and renovations.
There was concern expressed about the library development fitting
sensitively into the environment although it is now a question
of wait and see. Car parking was considered to be a general problem
in and around The Green as it is elsewhere in the village.
"The condition of the 1860 bridge over the River Soar also
called for much comment. It was considered dangerous and when
repaired needed to be completed in a suitable environmental and
historically sensitive way."
The Green is covered by an 'Article 4 direction', a limit on
planning rights which requires residents to seek planning permission
for replacement doors and windows. Restrictions on planning rights
elsewhere within the Conservation Area are limited to TV aerials
and extensions to buildings.
Anthony Gimpel, Conservation and Design Technician at Charnwood,
said: "We were delighted and surprised at the number of
people who turned up to the meeting. They are a way of us checking
that we have not missed anything out. Local people may identify
things that are not obvious to us. The comments made at the meeting
will be incorporated into the appraisal."
The appraisal will be adopted by Charnwood at the Cabinet meeting
on March 22.
The appraisal can be viewed at www.charnwood.gov.uk/environment/mountsorrelconservationarea.html
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WI news
A NEW Women's Institute has started in
Mountsorrel.
The Mountsorrel WI meets every second Thursday of the month at
the Parish Rooms on the corner of Little Lane, Mountsorrel at
7.30am. they would welcome new members to join.
Jan Weston from the WI said:
"The WI is here to enable women like you to 'make a difference'
- to the life you lead, to the community you're a part of and
to the world you live in". We look forward to seeing you
at our next meeting on Thursday April 12 when Mike Darch will
be giving a talk on Geraniums.
Book of walks
A NEW book of circular walks in Leicestershire
has been published by two local authors.
"Walking in Leicestershire : 26 Circular Walks" has
been written by Beryl McDowall from Mountsorrel and Dave Ray
from Thurmaston.
The 160 page book contains 500 colour photographs and clear maps
to guide you around each walk.
Beryl , who lives on a houseboat in Mountsorrel, said: "You
will visit numerous villages, including Mountsorrel, Quorn, Woodhouse
Eaves and Birstall, to name just a few, and be able to enjoy
opportunities to explore many interesting features on your route."
The book is available locally from Alpine House Surgery, Stonehurst
Family Farm and Budgens, where it is on sale for £8.99.
A postal service is also available (£10 inc P&P), using
the downloadable order form on the website, where you can view
sample pages: www.walkinginleicestershire.co.uk
Village exhibition
A NEW book of circular walks in Leicestershire
has been published by two local authors.
"Walking in Leicestershire : 26 Circular Walks" has
been written by Beryl McDowall from Mountsorrel and Dave Ray
from Thurmaston.
The 160 page book contains 500 colour photographs and clear maps
to guide you around each walk.
Beryl , who lives on a houseboat in Mountsorrel, said: "You
will visit numerous villages, including Mountsorrel, Quorn, Woodhouse
Eaves and Birstall, to name just a few, and be able to enjoy
opportunities to explore many interesting features on your route."
The book is available locally from Alpine House Surgery, Stonehurst
Family Farm and Budgens, where it is on sale for £8.99.
A postal service is also available (£10 inc P&P), using
the downloadable order form on the website, where you can view
sample pages: www.walkinginleicestershire.co.uk
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Planning applications
Castle Street/Watling Street - felling of 5 hawthorn and 7
ash trees and lift/tidy 11 ash trees
Land r/o 61-71 The Green - erection of detached bungalow
The Old Vicarage, 2 Rothley Rd - trimming of overhanging branches
and height reduction of yew trees adjacent to the footpath
19 Beaumaris Rd - erection of two storey extension to side of
dwelling and erection of a single storey self-contained residential
annexe to side of dwelling
179 Loughborough Rd - extension to dwelling to create first floor
accommodation
7 Mallard Rd - conversion of integral garage to living space
77 Rockhill Drive - erection of conservatory to rear of dwelling
Plots 6 & 9 The Quay - erection of double garage to serve
Plots 6 & 9
2 West Cross Lane - erection of single storey extension to rear
and side, garage conversion and erection of detached garage
9A Boundary Rd - conversion of garage to dining room within dwellinghouse
16 Beaumaris Rd - first floor extension to side over garage and
single storey extension to rear of dwelling
5 Strachan Close - felling of 2 sycamore trees and cherry tree
2 Montsoreau Way - erection of first floor extension over garage
11 Kenilworth Close - erection of two storey extension to side
of dwelling and detached garage to front
Vacant charity cottages
A MOUNTSORREL charity that provides accommodation
for single women has two cottages that are currently vacant.
The Castledine Almshouses charity was started in 1853 when six
almshouses were built on Loughborough road to house spinsters
of the village. The cottages were provided by a bequest from
Anne Castledine in memory of her nephew Thomas.
Clerk of the Trustees Chris Haywood said: "In the last two
years, two of the cottages have been newly renovated providing
up to date amenities for the residents including a newly fitted
kitchen and bathroom. We are in the process of renovating a further
two properties which will be ready for occupancy in March."
The properties comprise a sitting room, kitchen and cloakroom
on the ground floor and one bedroom with large shower on the
first floor. There is a terraced garden to rear.
Chris said: "Due to the age and style of the property the
stairs to the first floor are fairly steep and therefore not
suitable for people with physical disabilities."
The residents pay a weekly contribution towards the maintenance
costs of the property and this is reviewed annually. The charity
pays the water rates and for a concessionary TV licence if applicable.
Prospective residents must be female, over 45 years of age, will
have resided in Mountsorrel for at least five years and be of
good character and in need. In exceptional circumstances, those
with a present or past association with the village who meet
the criteria above may also be considered.
Applicants are invited to write to Chris Haywood, Clerk of the
Trustees, 4 Dunster Road, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire LE12 7HA
Wardens tackle parking
CARELESS PARKERS in Charnwood should be
warned, as the Borough Council's new Street Wardens will be enforcing
parking restrictions later this year.
Charnwood Borough Council's existing Street Warden team will
be extended to 18 later this year, when it takes over parking
enforcement for the Borough, a role currently the responsibility
of the police. The exact timing of the takeover is still to be
confirmed but will be in the summer/early autumn.
The scheme is part of a nationwide initiative which will see
councils take responsibility for parking, in what is termed as
the 'decriminalisation of civil parking'. The County Council
and other Districts are working in partnership to achieve this.
Charnwood Borough Council and North West Leicestershire District
Council will be responsible for enforcing parking in their respective
Boroughs. North West Leicestershire District Council will have
five parking attendants.
Harborough District Council will take responsibility for the
remaining areas including Blaby, Hinckley and Bosworth, Oadby
and Wigston and Melton with a total of 28 parking attendants
across these areas. There will be a total of 51 parking attendants
operating across Leicestershire.
Leicestershire County Council will act as the central administrator
for the scheme across the whole county.
Charnwood Borough Council's Street Wardens will take on the role
of tackling drivers who park incorrectly or without consideration
for other drivers such as parking on double-yellow lines and
flouting parking restrictions. The aim is to allow police to
concentrate on fighting crime. To illustrate their additional
role they will wear highly visible uniforms to also act as a
deterrent.
Leader of Charnwood Borough Council, Cllr Max Hunt, said: "If
everybody parked carefully others would have little to worry
about. Park a car or any other vehicle in the wrong place, and
the area becomes a little less comfortable for everyone else,
not to mention congestion, obstructing pedestrians and blocking
vital emergency vehicles."
A parking ticket, known as a Penalty Charge Notice, will cost
£60, or £30 if paid early and can escalate to £90
if not paid within prescribed time limits. The money collected
will go towards running the enforcement service and making parking
improvements.
Nicholas Rushton , Deputy Leader of the County Council with responsibility
for Highways and Transportation, said: "It will be the job
of the councils to keep roads clear and free from obstruction,
to allow access for the emergency services.
"In town centres, pedestrians can feel safer crossing the
road without cars being dangerously parked. The benefits that
come from enforcing parking restrictions can greatly improve
the living environment for the people who live in and visit Leicestershire."
For further information on parking enforcement, visit www.leics.gov.uk/parkingmatters
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Business park delayed
PLANS FOR a 20 hectare employment site
north of Birstall and south of Rothley will be subject to another
public consultation exercise in 2008.
The plans have been delayed because of the publication of the
Draft East Midlands Regional Plan (DEMRP) in September 2006,
which contained significant increases in the amount of housing
required by 2026. A total of 19,000 new dwellings are needed
in Charnwood, according to the plan.
The DEMRP will be subject to an examination in May/June of 2007
by an independent panel who will prepare a report for the Secretary
of State in September 2007. Only at this stage will the scale
of development needed in Charnwood be clarified.
The Birstall employment site is a feature of Charnwood's Local
Development Framework, known as Charnwood 2021. A Borough Council
spokesman said: "The revised timetable will mean that the
Borough Council will not progress Charnwood 2021 until the scale
of the development flowing from the Regional Plan is clarified.
The Borough Council will then reconsult local residents and stakeholders
so that they can have a say in how we can best provide for future
growth in the Borough over the next 20 years."
Parish Council notes
A FULL meeting of Mountsorrel Parish Council
was held on December 11.
PC Del Gillespie reported that there had been an increase in
damage to fences and bus shelters during November, and that he
was investigating the incidents of graffiti on motor vehicles.
Cllr Steve Haywood reported that a meeting of the youth group
was due to take place on December 18, that the first meeting
had been a great success and that it would officially proceed
in February 2007.
The council agreed to set aside £3,000 for the provision
of equipment for young people at the 'Revive' youth group, led
by Deacon Jan Sutton
The council agreed to spend £6,500 on tree work at Castle
Hill.
A full meeting of Mountsorrel Parish Council was held on January
8.
Chairman Brian Allard welcomed the newly appointed Clerk to the
Council, Mrs Julie Walker.
Cllr Fred Newitt reported that the traffic calming on the Green
would not happen in the near future but that it was on the list
of items to be considered by the County Council.
It was agreed to write to all of Mountsorrel's five charities,
requesting details of what each charity provides, so that this
information can be made available to the public at the Parish
Office and on village noticeboards.
The council agreed its precept for the year 2007/08 at £167,733.
A full meeting of Mountsorrel Parish Council was held on February
12.
A resident expressed his dissatisfaction that the 99 bus service
departs Mountsorrel at 9.13am, 17 minutes before Charnwood's
new free bus travel card can be used.
The council agreed to request that one of their hanging baskets,
taken down by the landlord of the Bull & Mouth, be restored
to its position.
Chairman Brian Allard reported on continuing incidents of vandalism
to telephone boxes and bus shelters which is costing ratepayers
thousands of pounds a year. A new bus shelter with strengthened
materials is being installed on Rothley Road. Concern was expressed
at the length of time taken to repair damaged phone boxes.
The council agreed to pay £2,370 for items of equipment
for the Youth Group Revive, requested by Deacon Jan Sutton.
It was agreed to inform the County Council of the high volume
of traffic using Linkfield Road, making the road unsafe for motorists
and pedestrians.
Small solar powered lights are being placed on graves in the
cemetery. It was agreed that these were inappropriate, that the
lights be removed and returned to their owners. A notice will
be erected which will read: Mountsorrel Parish Council reserves
the right to remove any items from graves which it considers
to be inappropriate.
The Council agreed to ask the County Council to investigate providing
a resident's preferential parking scheme on the Green.
Volunteering
INTERESTED IN volunteering? Or perhaps
your group needs to recruit volunteers.
In either case, a new website has been launched that aims to
be a portal for volunteering in Leicestershire, www.volunteeringleicestershire.org.uk
The site contains a database of volunteering opportunities to
match volunteers with a suitable role.
Organisers wanting to advertise an opportunity for volunteering
are asked to complete a questionnaire so that they are matched
with suitable volunteers. There are around 200 groups registered
with 'Volunteer Centre Loughborough', which covers the Charnwood
area.
Volunteer Centre Loughborough can be contacted on 01509 631770
or at www.voluntaryactioncharnwood.org.uk
Heritage group busy
MOUNTSORREL HERITAGE Group has continued
its work in the area of the Navins.
Clearance work and tidying of the ground opposite the Froggy
pond has started. "We are so grateful for the expressions
of support we have had for the work done" said spokesman
and Heritage Warden Ken Wiblin.
The group will be participating in the Women's Institute Wild
Flower Survey and in the spring, members will undertake a survey
of ancient trees within the parish.
A heritage exhibition is also being organised in partnership
with local historian Noel Wakeling which will be held in the
Scout Hut on The Green on the day of the Charities Fair: June
9
In February members attended a public meeting to hear proposals
relating to the Mountsorrel Conservation Area appraisal, recently
carried out by Charnwood Borough Council.
Ken said: "It was very encouraging to see the excellent
attendance at the meeting and the great interest shown in the
heritage of the parish."
The Heritage Group, though very active, remains small. Ken said:
"We extend a warm welcome to anyone with an historical or
natural interest in the village." Meetings are usually held
on the second Tuesday of the month at the Baptist Church Rooms
at 7.30pm.
Contact Ken Wiblin for further details: 0116 2106582 or ken.wiblin@ntlworld.com
Wall hit
AN ELDERLY resident has had her property
damaged for a second time by a vehicle negotiating the Black
Hawk roundabout on Loughborough Road.
Mrs Marjorie Hatton has had her boundary wall damaged twice:
on both occasions the motorist failed to stop. "The first
time I had to spend £100 on repairs to the wall, now a
brick gate pillar has been so badly damaged it will need to be
repaired" she said.
The County Council say that the junction is safe.
Man in court
A MOUNTSORREL pub landlord will be appearing
before Loughborough magistrates on March 6.
Mr Anthony Bartle, landlord of the Lindens on Halstead Road,
is charged with the offence of common assault, following an incident
at the pub in November 2006.
NHW news & Crime Report
As you all aware neighbourhood policing
has been in place for some time now, and as a result I have to
produce three Policing Priorities for the village. It is my intention
to keep two of the three current ones, namely Antisocial Behaviour
and Vehicle Misuse.
PC Del Gillespie
The third priority I am looking to change, this is as a result
of beat surgeries that I have held in the village for the past
six months, and from information already on our systems. It looks
like I will be adopting The Green as a policing priority targeting
Antisocial Behaviour and Criminal Damage at this location for
the coming six months.
If any of you have any other suggestions please let PCSO Sally
Penney know as soon as possible. Many thanks.
The following figures are for the month of January 2007. There
were a total of 68 recorded criminal offences.
Burglary Dwelling 5
o Between Dec 29 and Jan 1 on West Cross Lane unknown persons
have entered a garage, removed property and searched a vehicle.
Suspects have been arrested and are on police bail.
o Jan 3, an unoccupied first floor flat on Leicester Road, entry
was gained by forcing main door, untidy search and property stolen
and damage caused. Enquiries are continuing.
o Jan 9, detached house on Leicester Road, unknown persons have
gained entry and carried out an untidy search. No property stolen.
No witnesses and no suspects.
o Jan 30, static home on mobile home site. Suspect selling electrical
items tricks his way into property and steals property. Suspect
has been identified, arrested and is on bail to court.
o Jan 31, flat on Leicester Road, aggrieved hears noise in flat,
observes a male attempting to break in. No entry was gained and
no property was stolen.
Burglary Other Than Dwelling 2
o Jan 2, supermarket on Rothley Road rear loading door forced
in an attempt to gain entry. No property stolen.
o Jan 26, off licence on Rothley Road entry gained by forcing
steel shutters, a selective search was carried out and property
was stolen. Enquiries are ongoing.
Theft Cycle 2
2 cycles stolen in the village during January, one from the cemetery
and one from the side of someone's house on Mallard Close.
Theft from Motor Vehicle 7
One vehicle was left insecure and mobile phone left on show in
cradle, which was stolen. The other vehicles were believed to
be locked and secure and have had windows smashed and property
stolen. Once again I will remind you all not to leave property
on show in your vehicles ie Satellite Navigation systems, cameras,
handbags etc
Theft of Motor Vehicle 2
o Jan 18, on The Green, a works vehicle is parked and left insecure
with keys in the ignition whilst unloading takes place. Whilst
the owner is setting up equipment a short distance away an unknown
person drives off in the vehicle. Enquiries are ongoing.
o Jan 23, unknown person forces the driver's side door, breaks
into a vehicle and the vehicle is driven a short distance before
being abandoned. Enquiries are ongoing.
Theft 2
o Jan 11, a business premises on Leicester Road had property
stolen from the rear yard by unknown persons. Damage was also
caused to a vehicle parked at the rear of the premises. Enquiries
are continuing.
o Jan 14, a cast iron post box is stolen from a front garden
on Watling Street.
Criminal Damage 16
o Cross Lane - a garden wall pushed over
o Rothley Road - NTL box kicked off wall
o Rothley Road - telephone box smashed by a garden ornament
o Sorrel Court - electrical meter box smashed
o Rothley Road - ATM damaged by putting cigarette ends into the
machine
o Loughborough Road - garden wall damaged
o Loughborough Road - steel gates damaged by a vehicle
o The Green, business premises, three windows smashed
o Christadelphian Church - window smashed
o Blue Granite Park - window smashed
o Market Place - window smashed
o Kingfisher Road - window smashed
o Lauren Close - window smashed
The bus shelters are still being attacked on a regular basis,
I have been speaking to the Highways Dept in Leicester and they
are going to start to put a more sturdy type of material in the
bus shelters in the future.
Damage to motor vehicle 9
o Churchill Road, 2 vehicles had wing mirrors kicked off
o Rothley Road, 1 vehicle had wing mirror kicked off
o Leicester Road, 1 vehicle had wing mirror kicked off
o Halstead Road, 1 vehicle rear window smashed
o Mallard Close, 1 vehicle rear window smashed
o Loughborough Road, paint work damage to one vehicle
o Betty Henser's Lane, a vehicle was left locked and secure,
on the owner's return found that several windows smashed
o The Green, paintwork damage to vehicle
Assault and Harassment 7
3 assaults were of a non-serious nature and 3 were domestic violence
related. One assault took place on Kingfisher road on Jan 19
where one male sustained substantial injuries, enquiries are
ongoing re this incident.
January saw another busy month particularly with the amount of
damage caused to both persons property and vehicles.
We currently have one person on police bail suspected of committing
damage to property, and we have managed to recover a fingerprint
from one scene of damage to a motor vehicle.
Speed Checks
As a result of complaints from local people I conducted speed
checks in the village earlier this month on Leicester Road and
Halstead Road. As a result one person had their vehicle seized
due to not having tax and insurance. At least two other drivers
were reported to the DVLA for no tax. There were no drivers prosecuted
for excess speed, however a number were stopped and given verbal
advice. We now have speed check equipment more readily available
at Quorn and I intend to use it on a more regular basis at various
locations in the village.
From PC1892 Del Gillespie & PCSO 6030 Sally Penney
Beat Officers Mountsorrel & Quorn
0116 222 2222 to leave a voicemail using collar numbers
Company growing
A PAPER company with a £40 million
factory in Rothley has become the world's biggest supplier of
specialised tissue.
Leicester Paper Company (LPC) is based in Hamilton and has just
acquired a factory in France. It already has factories in Sweden
and plans to build others in Spain and Germany.
The 425,000 square foot factory at Rothley Lodge employs more
than 250 staff and makes 1.6 million toilet and kitchen rolls
a day.
LPC is based at Hamilton Industrial Estate where its 1.2 million
square foot factory employs 600 and produces three million rolls
a day.
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