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Improvements to Impey Close Play Area and Open Space

Braunstone Town is currently working on proposals for improvement work to Impey Close playground and surrounding open space at Thorpe Astley. The Town Council intends to update and replace existing play equipment and safety surfaces and repair footpaths in the immediate area of the playground.

The proposals include the following work

Keeping the current Slide/Climbing Frame
Refurbish Swings or install new swings
Consider installation of additional new play equipment suitable for toddlers and primary school age children
Installation of new Vehicular Access Gate
Replacement of existing Wet Pour Safety Surfaces and replace with Rubber Bonded Mulch
Retain existing benches and bin
Retain existing bow top fencing around the play equipment
Proposals to install play equipment for older children around the fenced off play area to cater for all age groups.
Continuation of tree planting in the area
Renovate path from Darien Way to Sculpture (top section down towards Brook) and consider installation of drainage
Installation of bench at end of Darien Way path adjacent to Sculpture
Addition of new swing suitable for younger/disabled children

The above have all been included in the Town Council’s 2024/2025 Capital Plan

A consultation was undertaken with residents in 2023 and suggestions incorporated in the proposals.

Tenders for the playground refurbishment have now been received and a shortlist of contractors will be considered at the next Policy & Resources Committee in September 2024.

Tenders for works to the footpaths are due to be sent to suitable contractors in July 2024 with a closing date for tenders to be returned of 12^th August 2024.

Timescales for the Project are below

Date	Proposal
June 2024	Tenders to consider and shortlist for Playground Project Invitation to Tender for Footpaths
August 2024	Tenders to consider and shortlist of Footpaths
September – December 2024	Final proposals and contractor agreed and refurbishment work undertaken to playground and footpaths

Additional Documents:

Civil Engineering plans for footpath

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

Braunstone Town Council - Millfield Ward

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

Under Section 87(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, that a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Braunstone Town Council Millfield Ward.

If by 16th July 2024 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors for the said Parish Ward, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

If an election is called, it will take place not later than 19th September, 2024.

Any person interested in being co-opted as a Braunstone Town Councillor should apply in writing to the Chief Executive & Town Clerk by 12noon on 16th July 2024 stating how you are qualified and what experience and skills you have to serve as a Town Councillor.

To qualify, you must:

be either a British, Commonwealth or European Union citizen;
on the ‘relevant date’ (i.e. the day on which you are co-opted) be 18 years of age or over; and
not be debarred from standing as a Councillor.

additionally you must meet one of the following four qualifications:

a local government elector in Braunstone Parish; or

have during the whole of the 12 months preceding the day of co-option:

occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in Braunstone Parish; or
had your principal or only place of work in Braunstone Parish; or
resided in Braunstone Parish or within three miles of the boundary.

For an informal chat concerning the role of a Town Councillor please contact Darren Tilley on 0116 289 9270 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dated 26th June 2024

J Smith

Returning Officer

Council Offices

Narborough

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE19 2EP

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

Braunstone Town Council - Millfield Ward

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

Under Section 87(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, that a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Braunstone Town Council Millfield Ward.

If by 16th July 2024 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors for the said Parish Ward, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

If an election is called, it will take place not later than 19th September, 2024.

Any person interested in being co-opted as a Braunstone Town Councillor should apply in writing to the Chief Executive & Town Clerk by 12noon on 16th July 2024 stating how you are qualified and what experience and skills you have to serve as a Town Councillor.

To qualify, you must:

be either a British, Commonwealth or European Union citizen;
on the ‘relevant date’ (i.e. the day on which you are co-opted) be 18 years of age or over; and
not be debarred from standing as a Councillor.

additionally you must meet one of the following four qualifications:

a local government elector in Braunstone Parish; or

have during the whole of the 12 months preceding the day of co-option:

occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in Braunstone Parish; or
had your principal or only place of work in Braunstone Parish; or
resided in Braunstone Parish or within three miles of the boundary.

For an informal chat concerning the role of a Town Councillor please contact Darren Tilley on 0116 289 9270 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dated 26th June 2024

J Smith

Returning Officer

Council Offices

Narborough

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE19 2EP

Mossdale Meadows: Flood Alleviation and Drainage Improvements

The aim of this project is to address flooding and drainage problems in different areas of Mossdale Meadows, and the proposals include all the following work:

Replacement of vehicular culvert bridge over Lubbesthorpe Brook

Works to strengthen the banks of Lubbesthorpe Brook

Inclusion of drainage channels down Lubbesthorpe bridle path adjacent to the pavilion building to alleviate flooding issues

Drainage work to the entrance of Mossdale Meadows car park to drain water from the car park into the brook since the car park entrance is prone to frequent flooding during prolonged and intensive rain fall.

Resurfacing of Mossdale Meadows car park with tarmac. Currently the car park consists of hardcore and stone which frequently gets washed away in heavy rain.

The above have all been included in the Council’s 2024/2025 Capital Plan.

Timescales for the Project are below:

Date	Proposal
June 2024	Tenders invited from suitable contractors
July - August 2024	Tenders received and shortlist of suitable contractors be considered
August – September 2024	Public Consultation Final designs and contractor to be approved
October – November 2024	Work to commence

Plans

Lubbesthorpe Brook Culvert Bridge

Lubbesthorpe brook Banks

Car Park Drainage location

Car Park Drainage and construction

Drainage channels - Lubbesthorpe bridle path

Recent Flooding and Support

Update - 13/06/2024

Property flood resilience repair grant

In addition to the flood recovery grant and council tax/business rates relief, owners of properties which have flooded internally during Storm Henk (2 to 12 January 2024) and Storm Babet (19 to 25 October 2023) could be eligible for a property resilience grant of up to £5,000 (inclusive of VAT).

The grants are to help property owners become more resilient to future flooding and are being administered by Leicestershire County Council.

Property flood resilience refers to any measure that can be applied to a building to make people and property less vulnerable to the impacts of flooding. It can also reduce the length of time needed for recovery. Common measures include flood barriers or doors, and air brick covers. More information can be found on the website “Be Flood Ready” https://www.befloodready.uk/what-is-pfr/

All works will need to be informed by an independent property survey.

Details of the criteria and how to apply is available from Leicestershire County Council who are administering the grant on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairswho are administering the grant on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Storm Babet: application deadline 31 January 2025, with work to be completed by the end of April 2025.
Storm Henk: application deadline 31 March 2025, with work to be completed by the end of June 2025.

UPDATE - 26/02/2024

Leicestershire County Council and Blaby District Council are co-ordinating a couple of drop-in sessions to allow members of the public to be able to talk to key agencies about their experience of recent flooding, get advice on how to be prepared against further flooding, as well as find out what is being done to help the community recover. Information about recovery grants can also be obtained at these sessions.

The drop-in sessions are to be attended by representatives from Leicestershire County Council, Blaby District Council, the Environment Agency and water companies.

Both drop-in events are from 2pm to 7pm at Blaby District Council Offices in Narborough:

o Wednesday 6th March

o Thursday 21st March

From Friday 26th January 2024, householders and businesses affected by flooding from Storm Henk are encouraged to apply for the first element of flooding funding which is being managed by Blaby District Council.

The financial support includes:

A £500 grant for households - where the living accommodation has been flooded or the home has been left uninhabitable, such as when utilities have been cut off

Eligible households may also qualify for the Council Tax Discount scheme - entitling them to a 100 per cent discount for a minimum of three months

For affected businesses, the following schemes, which have stricter criteria, are available:

Business Rates Relief Scheme -100 per cent relief on business rates for a minimum of three months. To qualify, flood water must have entered the property, or the flooding seriously impacted upon the business’s ability to trade from the property during Storm Henk

Business Recovery Grant - A grant payment of £2,500 for those severely affected by Storm Henk, with criteria closely aligned with the Business Rate Relief Scheme

Application forms, eligibility criteria and extra information can be found on Blaby District Council’s website:

https://www.blaby.gov.uk/environmental-issue/waste-and-environment/flood-recovery-funding/

If you are unable to complete the form online, please call Blaby District Council Customer Services on 0116 275 0555.

Leicestershire County Council will also be coordinating a property flood grant – where eligible flood-hit property owners can apply for up to £5,000 to help make their homes and businesses more resilient to future flooding. More details will be available soon.

Please see LCC Guidance for Before, During and After a Flood event here.

Useful resources

National Flood Forum

A national charity dedicated to supporting and representing communities and individuals at risk of flooding.

Tel: (01299) 403055

Website: www.nationalfloodforum.org.uk

Useful guidance material: National Flood Forum’s ‘Ready for Flooding’ booklet

Blue Pages

For an independent directory of flood mitigation products please refer to the Blue Pages website at www.bluepages.org.uk

Flood Advisory Service

A not for profit organisation providing free, independent advice on flood risk and mitigation solutions local to you.

Website: www.floodadvisoryservice.co.uk