Category: Councils

Local Elections for District and Parish Councils are coming in early May 2023. We would like to share with you some of the experiences of our very own Kibworth Beauchamp Councillors. Each month we plan to feature a different councillor or two, writing about their experiences and what they enjoy about their roles.

Local Elections for District and Parish Councils are coming in early May 2023. We would like to share with you some of the experiences of our very own Kibworth Beauchamp Councillors. Each month we plan to feature a different councillor or two, writing about their experiences and what they enjoy about their roles.

Following a consultation, Leicestershire County Council has updated its plan for the county to reach net zero by 2045 after almost 1,400 people had their say on the draft this summer.

The monthly public meeting was held on 6 October in the Studio at the Kibworth Grammar School Hall.

The Parish Council monthly public meeting on 25 October was held in the Studio at the Kibworth Grammar School Hall.

The monthly public meeting was held on 1 September in the Studio at the Kibworth Grammar School Hall.

A report for the Council Cabinet on 23 September laid out the dire financial position for local government and for Leicestershire County Council in particular. The Council’s budget gap is set to grow from £8m to £28m next year and could surpass £140m by 2026. Although the Council, which is known for its efficient spending of available money, has had to face and plan for many budget challenges in recent years, this is on a scale never seen before in my 21 years as a County Councillor.

A report for the Council Cabinet on 23 September laid out the dire financial position for local government and for Leicestershire County Council in particular. The Council’s budget gap is set to grow from £8m to £28m next year and could surpass £140m by 2026. The Council has had to face and plan for many budget challenges in recent years. However, this is on a scale never seen before in my 21 years as a County Councillor.

The Parish Council held their monthly public meeting on 27 September in the Studio at the Kibworth Grammar School Hall.

Work is progressing on the proposal for a replacement skatepark for Kibworth. This follows the removal of the old park a number of years ago. A contractor has been selected and they are expecting to deliver the final design in mid October.