Broadband speed is a hot topic at the moment. The
prime issue is that private service providers do not
consider there to be an economic case for improving
broadband provision in some areas with poor
connectivity. A key element of this is that it usually costs
providers considerably more to provide broadband
services in rural areas than it does in more urban areas
emda recently hosted a rural broadband summit
which brought together stakeholders from across the
region to explore the potential for improved broadband
connectivity in areas that are least likely to be reached
by mainstream market providers. Delegates were
invited to put forward their ideas to inform a rural
broadband manifesto for the region.
Broadband connectivity has been identified as a
key priority within the Leicester and Leicestershire
Strategy for Economic Growth, 2010-20. Prospect
Leicestershire, as a delivery partner with the new subregional
governance arrangements, is currently leading
interventions within the County. More »

A group of youngsters from Narborough and Littlethorpe have come together to try to implement their desire for a skate park in the Narborough area. They have been working in conjunction with Youth Workers from the District Council and have now implemented a constitution for their group and are in the process of opening a bank account. The Parish Council is supporting the group and are trying to help find a site for the skate park. The local Police have also been supporting the group and have given them their first £500 grant towards the project. NYC are now fund raising in earnest and will be bag-packing in ASDA shortly. Local businesses have donated prizes for a Grand Raffle and the youngsters will be car washing etc. Raffle Tickets £1 each are available from the Parish Council Office at the Parish Centre, Desford Road, Narborough

Residents living in Blaby District are being invited to have their say over local policing.

A Police Authority public meeting has been organised to take place at Enderby Civic Centre, Kings Street on Tuesday 9 June from 7pm.

Do you have an idea for an exciting local project but need a boost? Are you a local resident looking to have your say on how funding is spent on local activities? Are you a representative of a local community group? If the answer to any of these questions is “YES!” this is the event for you!

We are offering residents and representatives of community groups from Lubbesthorpe, Enderby, Narborough, Glen Parva, Blaby, Countesthorpe, Cosby, Whetstone and Kilby, the opportunity to propose and vote on exciting, innovative local projects worthy of a share of £20,000. More »

From 2nd February the car parks in Narborough will be affected by charges imposed by the District Council, whilst the County Council has been busy painting yellow lines around the villages. You will still be able to park in most places for 2 hours for free whilst you conduct your business in the Parish, however parking for the day will incur charges of around £4.50 from Monday.

Christmas Tree Festival at All Saints Parish Church, Narborough.
Entry from Barry & Peter, Cemetery Workers.

The Christmas Tree Festival at All Saints Parish Church, Narborough took place over the weekend of 5th, 6th and 7th of December. There were over 40 exhibits entered by local individuals, schools, organisations and businesses. Approximately £1500 was raised over the weekend which featured performances from St Mary's Hinckley Church Lads and Girls Brigade Band and the Magna Music Makers.

There will be a further meeting of this group on Thursday 13th November at 7.30pm, at the Parish Centre, Desford Road, Narborough to discuss the proposed development of land at Warwick Road, Littlethorpe.
Everyone welcome.

Link to the exhibition boards from the display at Littlethorpe Village Hall.

The exhibition held on Thursday 18th September at Lttlethorpe Village Hall was attended by numerous residents and several local Councillors.
Davidsons Group is proposing a residential development of approximately 400 homes, community open space, structural landscaping and a new road with footpath and cycleway linking Cosby Road to Warwick Road, on land off Warwick Road, Littlethorpe. The exhibition provided a valuable opportunity for the local community to view the proposed scheme and speak to members of the development team prior to the submission of an outline planning application. Forms were also available for those attending to ask questions and put forward views to the company.

Cllr. Trevor Matthews presented the Best Kept Allotment Cup to Sam and Vesna Daniel, during his At Home evening on 11th September. Congratulations to them both for their excellent plot at the Garden Allotment Site.

At the Chairman's At Home on 11th September, Cllr. Trevor Matthews presented the awards to our worthy winners. The Millennium Cup for adults who make a contribution to better parish life was awarded to Cathy Gattoni-Stoker and Carol Nealon, who as VIPS have helped to raise over £116,000 to completely refurbish Narborough Park Play Area.
The Jubilee Cup, awarded to under 18's, was presented to Anthony Darlow, a pupil at Brockington College, who spends an enormous amount of his spare time helping others, particularly his fellow pupils. Congratulations to all winners.

Looking at the entries in the Annual Village Show in the Parish Centre, Narborough.

The adult winners at the Village Show pictured with Cllr. Trevor Matthews, Chairman of the Parish Council and Andrew Robathan MP who kindly presented the prizes.

Despite the appalling weather on Saturday the Annual Village Show went ahead with numerous entries and large numbers attending to view the competition. Andrew Robathan MP came along to present the prizes and we all joined in a rousing chorus of "Happy Birthday" to our Chairman Trevor Matthews.
The winners of the Children's Sections are pictured with Andrew Robathan MP and Cllr Trevor Matthews, Chairman of the Parish Council.