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.

A senior local politician has welcomed new government proposals which will allow the large scale building of new affordable homes as being “tremendously good news” for North West Leicestershire.

At North West Leicestershire Conservatives we know that you live busy lives, don’t we all these days?

But we would love to know what you think about politics and living in our area.

So we’ve put together a website to ask you just that.

Andrew Bridgen MP has backed a campaign to raise awareness of blood cancer and put it at the forefront of the Government’s cancer plans.  

The Prime Minister has today, 24 August, recognised Nita Pearson, from Thringstone, Leicestershire, for her exceptional service sharing the local history of the village.

This Thursday (14th June) Cllr John Clarke, the Chairman of North West Leicestershire District Council, will be hosting a cup cake sale to raise funds for his chosen charities: The Alzheimer's Society and Hospice Hope.

Shoppers and visitors to the market towns of Coalville and Ashby-de-la-Zouch will soon be able to access free Wi-Fi from their mobile devices.

At its annual council meeting last Tuesday (15 May) members of the district council elected their Chairman for the coming civic year.

We're delighted to announce that the Chairman, the first citizen of the district, is Councillor John Clarke, Conservative councillor for Ibstock West.

An application to develop the former Snibston colliery site and country park has been permitted by councillors at North West Leicestershire District Council's Planning Committee.

Conservative controlled North West Leicestershire District Council has set out to help green-fingered community groups bring colour and life to towns and villages after they received bulbs through the district council's 'Green Shoots' scheme.