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Melton Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafe
Twice weekly drop in support sessions for anyone struggling to cope.
Mondays, 10am - 1pm Thursdays,
5pm - 8pm Age UK
Leicester Shire & Rutland, Gloucester House, 3 Norman Way, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1JE
Phone: 0116 223 7362
Posted: Tue, 8 Apr 2025
Fox Connect - Information Session
A representative of the FoxConnect digital demand responsive transport team at Leicestershire County Council is holding an engagement session on April 9th at 10am at The Old School, Grantham Road.
Pop along to the Community Hub session on Wednesday 9th to find out more about this bookable bus service, you could take advantage of the coffee, cake and second hand bargains provided by the hub too!
Posted: Mon, 7 Apr 2025
New weekly Dementia-friendly cafe opening in Melton on Wednesday 16th April
We are delighted to announce a new weekly Dementia-friendly cafe opening in Melton on Wednesday 16th April.
'Timeless Connections' dementia friendly cafe will be run by Melton and Syston Vale Primary Care Network. It is a space designed to provide friendship, guidance, and respite for those living with dementia, their carers, and their families.
Dates: Every Wednesday
Times: From 12.00 to 3.00
Venue: Melton...
Posted: Wed, 2 Apr 2025
Bottesford to Nottingham Bus - New Timetable
Central Connect is introducing a direct bus from Bottesford to Nottingham! Service 93 is extending from 31st March to run hourly with most journeys running to/from Nottingham City via Bingham.
For timetable and fare information click on the document link below to access a QR code.
Posted: Thu, 27 Mar 2025
Drop-in events for residents impacted by flooding
Residents and businesses are being encouraged to attend a series of flooding drop-in events that will take place across the county starting on 27 March.
Those that attend will have the opportunity to talk to key agencies including the Environment Agency and Leicestershire County Council, in its capacity of Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) and Highway Authority, about their experiences and get the latest...
Posted: Tue, 25 Mar 2025
Annual Parish Meeting
This is not a Parish Council meeting. The Annual Parish Meeting is facilitated by the Parish Council but is a meeting in which electors can have their say on anything they consider to be important to the parish.
Posted: Fri, 14 Mar 2025
Support for Farmers/Agricultural workers and their families
Melton Borough Council has been developing resources to outline support available to the farming and agricultural community.
Please see the attached document for details of support available.
The Farming Community Network (FCN) have also just launched a survey to understand the challenges currently being faced. The survey can be found here.
Posted: Fri, 7 Mar 2025
Rights of Way Improvement Plan
Leicestershire County Council is responsible for over 1915 miles (3084km) of public rights of way, including paths in both the countryside and urban areas. They are important for leisure, travelling to work or school and health and wellbeing. They're part of what makes Leicestershire a special place to live, work and thrive.
Although Leicestershire's rights of way network has developed over hundreds...
Posted: Wed, 5 Mar 2025
Leicestershire County Council has proposed 'One Council for Leicestershire'
The Government has made it clear it wants to move away from 'two tier' local government, so plans are being drawn up to create one council for Leicestershire (excluding Rutland and Leicester City), forging stronger links with communities, reducing duplication and simplifying local government.
To find out more about the proposal and register for updates from the council visit:
Posted: Tue, 4 Mar 2025
Public Rights of Way Research Volunteer
Leicestershire County Council is currently looking for volunteers who enjoy research and can assist in evaluating claims for unrecorded footpaths, bridleways, and restricted byways across the county.
We would support you in finding and researching lost ways and missing links or ask you to assist with existing cases and registered claims.
Your work would contribute towards gathering, analysing, and presenting...
Posted: Mon, 3 Mar 2025
