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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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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