Category: Councils

I have written previously about the impending closure for redevelopment of our nearest Recycling and Household Waste site, the Kibworth Tip.  I have now had confirmation that it is to close on Monday 1 November and remain closed for up to 12 months. The improvements will provide more bays and will make the site easier to use. A planned split-level surface meaning that customers no longer have to climb steps to access the skips. They will also improve traffic flow. HGVs at the site will be separated from the area used by the public to further improve safety. Residents are asked to use either of the centres on Wigston Road, Oadby, and Riverside, Market Harborough while the work is completed.

Harborough District Council is preparing to help house and support a number of Afghan refugees fleeing persecution from the Taliban.

Over the summer, Kibworth Beauchamp Parish Council met on 22 June, 13 July and 24 August.

The Parish Council’s Annual Walkabout on 1st July started at Jubilee Green, and then went to the Lychgate at the Cemetery. & visiting areas off Marriott Drive where there were concerns about roots damaging the pavement and a large ash tree. Councillors also visited the Larkswood and Rookery park areas.

The Parish Councils would like residents of the two Kibworths to give them their initial views on three exciting projects. The purpose of these projects is to improve facilities and services for both communities. These have been progressing over the past two years during lockdown.

The parish council returned to a normal face to face meeting, albeit with social distancing. The meeting was held in the Studio at Kibworth Grammar School Hall, at 7pm on 3 June. 

The County Council is working closely with local bus operators to come up with bold plans to improve public transport; and to encourage more people to use it.

The County Council has launched a consultation to capture views on three suggested options for school term and holiday dates. The proposals cover term dates running for five years from autumn 2022 to summer 2027. The options are:

Kibworth & District Chronicle is delivered to many villages which are in the four divisions of Harborough District Council: Bruntingthorpe; Gartree; Market Harborough East; and Market Harborough West & Foxton. Here are the candidates who are standing on Thursday 6 May.

The government has decided not to extend the legislation that has permitted virtual council meetings after 6 May; in our case using Zoom.  Our annual meeting to elect the chairman, vice-chairman and representatives would normally be held on 25 May. However we have movewd this meeting to Tuesday 4 May. This is because of the uncertainty about holding face to face public meetings in a safe environment.  The agenda and Zoom joining instructions will be published on our website and the notice board on High Street.