Highway Code changes come into force on January 29

Added at 14:30 on 27 January 2022

The UK government are making 3 very important changes to the Highway Code, which will affect all road users. These changes will come into effect on 29 January and include: 1) New hierarchy of road users prioritising pedestrians and then cyclists over other road users 2) Priority for cyclists over ca...

Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan

Added by Leicestershire County Council at 13:22 on 25 January 2022

Have your say on plans to improve the cycling and walking networks around Loughborough and Shepshed and the south of Leicester area. Welcome to the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) engagement for Loughborough and Shepshed and the south of Leicester area, the next step in helping...

Police WhatsApp group invitation to help fight rural crime

Added at 16:51 on 23 January 2022

Leicestershire Police often receive communication from those in rural communities asking us to join various WhatsApp groups. Our rural team is responsible for the entire of Leicestershire and Rutland which makes it incredibly difficult for us to be part of all of the various groups across such a hug...

Rail Freight hub public consultation

Added at 11:15 on 20 January 2022

A public consultation for the proposed Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange has begun today. Tritax Symmetry's consultation on their Rail Freight Interchange proposals is now open for residents to have their say over the next eight weeks. Information can be found at www.hinckleynrfi.co.uk/...

Car Theft Prevention Tips

Added by Leicestershire Police at 14:26 on 03 January 2022

We've seen an increase in the theft/attempted theft of cars with keyless entry/ignition over the last few months. Criminals use signal relay devices to ‘trick’ the car into thinking the correct key is present, when it may in fact actually be inside your house, by amplifying its signa...

Covid Booster Campaign

Added at 15:50 on 29 December 2021

On Sunday 12 December the Government announced a major drive to speed up the covid booster vaccination programme in response to the Omicron variant Scientists are very worried about the arrival of the Omicron variant because of the speed with which it spreads and there is currently no data on its se...

Temporary Traffic Regulation Order on Cadeby Lane, Cadeby

Added at 15:05 on 27 December 2021

Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order on Cadeby Lane, Cadeby at the entrance to Manor Farm between Main Street, Cadeby and the entrance to Cadeby Hall on the 13th January 2022 for up to 2 days. The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order will be imple...

Crime Prevention Advice

Added at 11:38 on 15 December 2021

In the last few weeks, the NH29 beat has seen an increase in the number of crimes committed where the victims have been aged 65 and above, these include burglaries and "scam" incidents. It’s easy to get caught out by a fraudster, even in the comfort of your own home. A fraudster may ...