Local government is about doing the basic things properly.

That's why we focus on the things that matter to ordinary, hardworking people - like getting the potholes filled.

That will always be the ethos of a Conservative council.

Dear Resident

I have been privileged to be Leader of North West Leicestershire District Council for the past 12  years.

I am writing to you today to ask you to vote for my Conservative team in the local elections on May 2nd.

Last week the Coalville Times printed an article about Labour's local election manifesto launch.

Our Deputy Chairman, Leon Spence, writes to the Editor.

Dear Sir

North West Leicestershire Labour Election Manifesto

Our plan for Coalville: simple, deliverable and with you in mind.

Tell us what you think at nwl30.co.uk

It's vital for future generations that we leave our world in a better state than we found it.

That's why, if you lend us your vote, we're pledging to be a zero carbon council within the next 4 years.

At North West Leicestershire District Council our Conservative administration are proud to have frozen your council tax for the past 9 years.

If you place your trust in us at this year's local elections we will continue to freeze your council tax for the next 4 years.

We're proud to announce that if we are fortunate to win your trust this May our Conservative administration at North West Leicestershire District Council will deliver a brand new multi-screen cinema to Coalville.

Do you care passionately about North West Leicestershire?

Do you spend hours volunteering in your community or with a local charity?

Would you like to make a real difference to the future of our wonderful district?

A new indoor market and events space will be created in a former Coalville pub, thanks to investment by Conservative controlled North West Leicestershire District Council.

Conservative members of Ashby Town Council are celebrating the public endorsement of a Neighbourhood Plan which will help safeguard against unwanted development in the town.