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Melton Borough Council's Neighbourhood Support Officers to host a Rural Crime Breakfast

Published on Monday, 22nd October 2018

Melton Borough Council’s new Neighbourhood Support Officers continue to present exciting and free events in accessible locations to the whole borough.

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  Melton Supports the “There But Not There” project

  Published on Friday, 19th October 2018

  Melton Borough Council is delighted to support the ‘There But Not There’ 2018 Armistice project for the charity Remembered.

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  Council Tax Discounts – Public Consultation

  Published on Thursday, 18th October 2018

  District and Borough Councils in Leicestershire have been tasked with reviewing their discretions with regard to Council Tax Discounts.

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  Melton Borough Council’s Neighbourhood Support Officers launch Street Clinics

  Published on Thursday, 18th October 2018

  Councillors recently approved the recruitment of our new Neighbourhood Support Officers: Susan Oakes, Ross Levy and Lucie Browne.

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  Be a Councillor - Make the decisions which will shape Melton’s future

  Published on Thursday, 18th October 2018

  Would you like to decide how money is spent within your local area and improve services which are important to you, your family and your local community?

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  Melton’s new waste contract comes into effect with enhanced recycling service

  Published on Wednesday, 17th October 2018

  On October 1st 2018 Biffa commenced their new waste contract with Melton Borough Council.

• Melton Local Plan adopted

  Published on Monday, 15th October 2018

  Melton Borough Council voted unanimously in favour of adopting the Melton Local Plan at its meeting on 10th October.

• Annual Audit and Inspection Letter

  Published on Friday, 12th October 2018

  Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 that:

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  Help shape Melton's future!

  Published on Monday, 1st October 2018

  Following the government’s announcement to invest £50m in the Melton relief road, and the imminent adoption of the Local Plan, this is a time of great opportunity for Melton.

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  Get involved in standards in local democracy

  Published on Monday, 1st October 2018

  The Council is looking for an interested individual help promote high standards of conduct amongst Councillors and Parish Councillors of the Borough.

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  Local resident scoops £2000 prize on the Melton Community Lottery

  Published on Friday, 28th September 2018

  The Melton Community Lottery has celebrated numerous winners, including its second £2,000 winner in as many months.

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  Melton Borough Council welcomes Chinese government delegation

  Published on Thursday, 27th September 2018

  Melton Borough Council hosted a Chinese government delegation from Chongqing Province on Tuesday 18th September 2018.

• Parkside Council Offices will be turning pink and blue for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2018

  Published on Thursday, 27th September 2018

  The exterior lights at the Melton Borough Council Parkside Offices will be illuminated in pink and blue from Tuesday 9th to Monday 15th October to show Melton's support for Baby Loss Awareness Week.

• Mayor's Civic Service – Sunday 7th October 2018, 10.30AM

  Published on Monday, 24th September 2018

  The Mayor of the Borough of Melton, Councillor Pru Chandler will be attending the Melton Borough Civic Service at St. Mary the Virgin’s Church, Bottesford on Sunday 7 October 2018 at 10.30am.

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  Seniors' Day at Melton Council

  Published on Friday, 21st September 2018

  Join us at Melton Council on Thursday 4th October for a day of entertainment and informative talks aimed at the over 60's.

• How Councillors make decisions – tell the Council what you think

  Published on Friday, 21st September 2018

  The Council has been going through a period of change following a Peer Review by the Local Government Association.

• Government Inspector approves Melton Local Plan

  Published on Monday, 17th September 2018

  The Melton Local Plan has successfully passed its independent examination.

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  Melton Borough Council awarded for armed forces support

  Published on Monday, 20th August 2018

  Melton Borough Council has received a Silver award for its commitment to supporting serving and former armed forces personnel and their families.

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  Melton Borough Council to fly the flag for Merchant Navy Day

  Published on Monday, 20th August 2018

  The Mayor of the Borough of Melton, Councillor Mrs Pru Chandler, is arranging for the Red Ensign to be flown at Parkside to mark the fourth “Fly the Red Ensign for Merchant Navy Day”.

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  Local NHS calls for patients to have their say on changes to prescribing

  Published on Friday, 10th August 2018

  The local NHS is calling for patients to find out more about changes to prescribing and to provide their views on the changes before they take place.

• Sentencing following fraud convictions take place

  Published on Friday, 27th July 2018

  Five people have been sentenced after they defrauded Melton Borough Council out of more than £200,000.

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  Unitary Authority - joint statement by Council Leaders

  Published on Friday, 27th July 2018

  Update on behalf of the District and Borough Council Leaders of Leicestershire.

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  Melton Country Park & Thorpe Road Cemetery are acknowledged as two of the UK’s very best green spaces.

  Published on Thursday, 26th July 2018

  This year Melton Country Park and Thorpe Road Cemetery are among 1,883 UK parks and green spaces that will receive the prestigious Green Flag Award – the mark of a quality park or green space.

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  Two residents win big prizes playing the Melton Community Lottery

  Published on Wednesday, 18th July 2018

  Two Melton residents have scooped big prizes playing the Melton Community Lottery.

• Annual Canvass 2018

  Published on Friday, 13th July 2018

  Don't lose your voice - residents in Melton are urged to look out for their voter registration details in the post.

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  Melton Borough Council awards new housing maintenance and repairs contract

  Published on Tuesday, 10th July 2018

  After a significant procurement process lasting nine months, Melton Borough Council is pleased to announce that a new housing maintenance and repairs contract has been awarded to Axis Europe PLC.

• Leader of Melton Borough Council responds to statement from the Leader of Leicestershire County Council on proposals for a new unitary council for Leicestershire

  Published on Friday, 29th June 2018

  Cllr Joe Orson, Leader of Melton Borough Council said:

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  Melton Borough Council helps new business, The Dairy Barn Café to get off the ground

  Published on Friday, 22nd June 2018

  Launched by dairy farmers Peter and Vanessa Darlington, The Dairy Barn Café is testament to how a small business can diversify and expand in the current financial climate.

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  Melton Borough Council supports RSPCA campaign

  Published on Friday, 22nd June 2018

  As the weather heats up, Melton Borough Council are reminding dog owners of the dangers of leaving their pets in parked cars.

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  Council employee receives 40 years long service award

  Published on Thursday, 14th June 2018

  Long standing council employee, David Jordan has received an award for 40 years service with Melton Borough Council.

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  Armed Forces Week - Fly the Flag

  Published on Thursday, 14th June 2018

  A flag flying ceremony to support Britain’s National Armed Forces Day has been arranged by Melton Borough Council.

• Work to commence on new town centre toilet facilities

  Published on Tuesday, 12th June 2018

  Melton Borough Council will start re-development works on two of its town centre public toilets on Monday 9th July.

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  Preferred route for Melton relief road announced

  Published on Monday, 11th June 2018

  The preferred route for the Melton relief road has been announced today.

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  Melton Borough Council awards new waste collection and street cleaning contract

  Published on Thursday, 7th June 2018

  After a significant and robust procurement process, Melton Borough Council is pleased to announce that a new waste and street cleaning contract has been awarded to Biffa.

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  Community Forum - Ask the Council a question

  Published on Monday, 4th June 2018

  The Council hosts a question and answer session called the Community Forum.

• Annual campaign launches to encourage a #SaferSummer

  Published on Friday, 1st June 2018

  Leicestershire Police, with the support from partners, has launched its yearly ‘Safer Summer’ campaign today, Friday 1 June, in the aim to keep people safe during the summer months.

• Audit of accounts year ended March 31 2018

  Published on Thursday, 31st May 2018

  Notice of Commencement of the Period for the Exercise of Public Rights Local Audit & Accountability Act 2014, Part 5, Paragraphs 26-28 Local Government, England & Wales, The Accounts & Audit Regulation

• Drop-in for Local Plan consultation

  Published on Tuesday, 15th May 2018

  A public ‘Drop-in’ event has been arranged from 3pm to 7pm on Thursday 31st May 2018 at Parkside.

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  Countywide campaign to stop fly-tipping #IfOnly

  Published on Thursday, 3rd May 2018

  A new campaign, set to run throughout the whole of May, is designed to stop people dumping rubbish, commonly known as fly-tipping.

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  Local residents recognised in the Mayor's Awards

  Published on Thursday, 26th April 2018

  At a special Afternoon Tea Reception hosted by the Mayor at Parkside on 25 April, local volunteers and young people from the Borough were publicly recognised for their contributions to the community.

• Council boosts resources in planning team to support growth

  Published on Friday, 16th February 2018

  The government have introduced a 20% annual increase in fees for planning applications which came into force on 17 January 2018. 

• Corporate Peer Challenge findings are released 

  Published on Thursday, 15th February 2018

  ‘Melton Borough Council are ambitious and positive about the future’; was one of the key findings of an independent report published this week.  

• Have your say on how city and county will grow

  Published on Thursday, 11th January 2018

  People are being asked to have their say on a plan setting out how Leicester and Leicestershire will grow in the future.

• Annual Audit and Inspection Letter

  Published on Thursday, 23rd November 2017

  Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 that:-

• Council Manages Finances Well

  Published on Monday, 3rd July 2017

  Melton Borough Council has drawn up its draft accounts for 2016/17 and once again has managed its finances well despite the many cost pressures it faced.

• Statement of Public Rights June 2017

  Published on Thursday, 29th June 2017

  Audit of Accounts Year Ended 31 March 2017

• Local architects Maber appointed

  Published on Monday, 20th February 2017

  Melton Borough Council and Melton Mowbray Market appoint local architects Maber to develop concept plans for a food, drink and rural economy hub.

• Melton Public Conveniences

  Published on Monday, 20th February 2017

  On the 8th February Full Council approved funding of £340,000 to replace the public conveniences at Wilton Road and St Marys Way, having already made the decision to close the Park Lane toilet site.

• Get involved in standards in local democracy

  Published on Monday, 13th February 2017

  The Council is seeking to appoint two independent Persons

• Livestock Market Re-Development Progress

  Published on Wednesday, 13th July 2016

  Contractors make good progress with £5.5 million re-development of livestock market in Melton Mowbray.

• Double award celebration

  Published on Friday, 18th December 2015

  Melton Borough Council has been awarded the Cabinet Office’s prestigious Customer Service Excellence (CSE) Standard as well as retaining its Investors in People (IIP) accreditation.

• Update on Burton Street Car Park

  Published on Monday, 1st June 2015

  Since Sunday 31 May we have been responding to reports of Gypsies/Travellers occupying space in Burton Street Car Park

• Council Budget Proposals

  Published on Thursday, 5th February 2015

  At the meeting of Full Council on 4th February, 2015 Melton Borough Council considered it’s budget for 2015/16, setting out how much money it will receive and how much will be available to spend.

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  Maintenance work to the Chapel Building has been given the go-ahead

  Published on Wednesday, 7th May 2014

  Melton Borough Council are pleased to confirm that the required maintenance works to the Chapel Building at the Cemetery on Thorpe Road have been given the go-ahead by the Bat Conservation Trust.

• Confirmed refurbishment of Cemetery Lodge

  Published on Wednesday, 7th May 2014

  Melton Borough Council are pleased to confirm that refurbishment works will commence at Cemetery Lodge, Thorpe Road on the 12th May 2014 for a 5 week period.

• Minister Visits Melton

  Published on Thursday, 7th November 2013

  Esther McVey MP Minister of State for Employment visited Melton Mowbray on 6 November 2013 to commemorate the co-location of Jobcentre Plus at the multi-agency Parkside offices.

• Hard-hitting play to tour schools

  Published on Friday, 1st November 2013

  Teachers are getting their first glimpse of a hard-hitting play which shines a light on the devastating impact of child sexual exploitation.

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