News
Flooded Drain on Stretton Road, Great Glen
We have received the following response from LCC in respect of our constant chasing for repairs to the drain/lifted drain cover which is flooding a section of Stretton Road with sewage:
"Thank you for your recent report of damaged ironwork on STRETTON ROAD in GREAT GLEN.
A Highway Inspector has assessed the issue that you have reported to us and concluded that it does not currently warrant any action... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 20 Jan 2025
Update from Neil O'Brien MP
Please forgive the impersonal nature of this email, but I am emailing everyone who has previously been in contact about the recent flooding in Great Glen, and it is quicker to update everyone in one email. If you would like to be removed from any future emails about this, do let me know via return email. Do also feel free to forward this to anyone else in the village. I have also posted a similar message... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 20 Jan 2025
Useful Information from Leicestershire County Council
Leicestershire Major Flooding Incident
A major incident was declared on Monday 6th January 2025 in Leicestershire due to widespread flooding across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, with dozens rescued by emergency services. Please be reminded of the flooding responsibilities outlined below:-
Flooding Responsibilities:
We are the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) which covers:
- investigating reported... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 10 Jan 2025
Roadworks
It's all about the roads this morning!
Firstly and obviously, low sun and icy roads are causing challenging driving conditions, please take care.
Temporary traffic lights in Kibworth are inevitably causing long queues and delays. Please be aware and plan accordingly.
Closer to home, there is a broken access cover in the road at the junction of Church Road and London Road. There are cones blocking one... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 10 Jan 2025
Flooding in Great Glen
Following the devastating flooding yesterday, we have received a letter of support from Cllr Knowles, Leader of Harborough District Council, please see below.
Tomorrow (8th Jan) the Harborough District Council Community Safety Partnership Flood Team will be in the village from 10am, their community vehicle will be parked on London Road close to the Memorial Green. Their aim is to visit affected properties... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 7 Jan 2025
New Timetable for X3 Bus Service
Arriva have published their new timetable for the X3 service, including the new Sunday service.
Printed copies will be available from the Parish Office from tomorrow.
Posted: Mon, 6 Jan 2025
FLOOD WARNING!!
As you are no doubt aware the village is cut off by flooding. The water is receding however will take some time to clear.
Advice is to stay home unless absolutely necessary, stay safe, and stay warm.
Please do not attempt to drive through the floods, this may damage your vehicle and also neighbouring properties with the resultant wash. Please have consideration for residents.
Sandbags are available if... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 6 Jan 2025
Leicestershire Police - Rural Crime Team Newsletter Dec 2024
The latest updates from the Rural Crime Team.
Posted: Mon, 9 Dec 2024
Christmas in Great Glen
Those unceasingly inventive ladies have been busy with their nifty needles once again, the Topper Girls present their latest creation atop the Post Box on Stretton Road, a special Christmas scene with an accompanying story told by Miss Freya Gibbs, age 6, of the Mouselings and their antics.
See photographs on our gallery, and read the story. Better still, pop along and see for yourself.
Bravo ladies,... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 6 Dec 2024
St Cuthbert's Church - Cake and Carols 2024
The very popular "Cake and Carols" service will be held on 17th December 2024 6.30pm at St Cuthbert's Church.
Everyone is welcome!
Volunteers are needed for the Scratch Choir who will perform at the event. Rehearsals will take place at the Church 7pm Tuesday 10th and Monday 16th December
Posted: Thu, 5 Dec 2024
