Bridgen steps in to highlight the plight of elderly residents locked out of park Friday, 11 September, 2020 A councillor has called in the support of local MP Andrew Bridgen after his calls to get convenient access to a park for elderly residents have fallen on the deaf ears of parish council bureaucracy. Whitwick councillor Stuart Gillard had been contacted by residents of Park View who had for many years been able to access Whitwick Park via a side gate which has since been locked. Councillor Gillard... Local News
Cllr Daniel Tebbutt joins ruling Conservative Group on NWLDC, describing them as ‘forward thinking’ 4th September 2019 Cllr Richard Blunt, Conservative Leader of North West Leicestershire District Council has welcomed former Labour Councillor Daniel Tebbutt (Ibstock East Ward)... Local News
Andrew visits the National Citizen Service (NCS) Team working hard to renovate Thringstone Miners Social Centre 23rd August 2019 The National Citizen Service is a voluntary personal and social development programme for 15–17 year olds in England and Northern Ireland, funded largely by... Local News
Leon Spence - A Coalville Town Council is a recipe for more tax and less democracy - but it's up to local residents to decide 28th July 2019 Coalville residents, of which I am proud to be one, will know that our political opposition with their predilection for selling snake oil are pushing the idea... Opinions
Campaign to Reopen the Ivanhoe Line 11th July 2019 I have written the following letter to all the leaders along the route of the Ivanhoe line, namely: Sir Peter Soulsby, Leicester City Mayor; Cllr Terry... Local News
Leicestershire County Council - doing the things that matter right 26th April 2019 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... Local News
Cllr Richard Blunt - an open letter to the residents of North West Leicestershire 23rd April 2019 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... Local News
Stuart Gillard - It's time for a fresh look at the way we recycle 12th April 2019 When you've been around local politics for a little while you get to learn nothing gets residents angrier than a windy day when the recycling is due to be... Opinions
Jennings - Local issues versus THE issue 11th April 2019 Three weeks until polling day. So there can be no doubt an election period is upon us. Your letterboxes are being filled and signs of support are appearing in... Opinions
Labour's local election tribute act to the Conservatives - a letter to the Coalville Time Editor 8th April 2019 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... Local News
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News
Boris Johnson’s Update on tackling coronavirus 12th October 2020 We must act now to control the spread of the virus and protect the NHS, so we can keep cancer treatments, elective surgeries and other vital diagnostic services... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020 speeches 7th October 2020 See speeches from Virtual Conservative Party Conference 2020 outlining how we will build back better from the pandemic. National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 4 6th October 2020 This Government is working night and day to repel coronavirus. And we'll succeed due to the energy and self-sacrifice of the British people. And as we recover... National News
Boris Johnson: Read the Prime Minister’s Keynote Speech in full 6th October 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson on how the Conservative Party will get us to Build Back Better from coronavirus and how he will be leading a green industrial... National News
