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Kibworth Chronicle Distribution Volunteers

Distribution Volunteers

15th November 2025 | News

We are seeking some extra volunteers to assist with the distribution of the Kibworth & District Chronicle. It only takes place once a month and possibly lasts no more than half an hour! The Distribution/ Publication date is always shown on the back of the Kibworth & District Chronicle for the following month.

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Snippets October 2025

Snippets

18th October 2025 | Community, News

The Welcome Kitchen returns at the end of the month. The first Monday that it will be operational is 27 October.

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Residents Unite Against Proposed Development

11th September 2025 | Community, Councils, News

Over 50 local residents gathered in Smeeton Village Hall on Friday 29 August to voice their strong objections to a controversial planning application 25/00793/OUT. The development would see 28 new homes built on green space between Kibworth Beauchamp and Smeeton Westerby, along with a new access road off the already very busy Smeeton Road/Main Street.

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HDC’s future housing plan is flawed

23rd May 2025 | Councils, News

The campaign group ‘Stop the New Town’ (STNT) submitted its objections to Harborough District Council’s (HDC) new Local Plan 2020 – 2041. The plan proposes 6,000 houses on a strategic site south of the Gartree Road, which would destroy the countryside between the A6 and the Gartree Road.

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E-Scooters Update

17th March 2025 | News

In December 2023 we ran an article from Leicestershire Police concerning using e-scooters/e-bikes in public areas.

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Nature Notes - Jan '25

18th January 2025 | News

If you live in a town or large village you are unlikely to find barn owls near your home. In urban areas, most owl contacts are with the tawny owl and its familiar hooting and “kee-wick” calls. Conversely if you live in a rural area with barns, outbuildings or man-made owl boxes, the ‘white owl’ may be a familiar sight.

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