Council news
District and borough leaders will protect interests of residents and businesses in local government discussions
Published on Friday, 11th September 2020The Government is expected to soon publish a white paper about devolution.
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Council support for local businesses
Published on Tuesday, 23rd June 2020Melton Borough Council is developing a series of innovative policies and support mechanisms to help businesses recover from the impact of Covid-19.
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High streets get ready for safe shopping
Published on Friday, 12th June 2020High streets in Leicestershire and Rutland are gearing up for increased trade as lockdown restrictions continue to ease.
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Melton Borough Council stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.
Published on Thursday, 11th June 2020Black Lives Matter is a global campaign against violence and systemic racism towards black and ethnic minority people.
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Preparations underway to make Melton town centre safe for visitors.
Published on Monday, 1st June 2020Preparations are underway in Melton town centre to safely welcome back visitors as some of the retail outlets start to open up following the initial relaxation in restrictions.
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Discretionary Business Grants Fund open for applications
Published on Wednesday, 27th May 2020Melton has been allocated an additional £575k to support businesses across the borough as part of the Government’s Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund.
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VE Day best dressed window competition
Published on Monday, 4th May 2020Residents in Melton are being encouraged to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE day, from the safety of their own home.
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How we’re tackling coronavirus – from the LRF
Published on Wednesday, 18th March 2020Help protect us, so we can protect you – is the message from the Local Resilience Forum (LRF) for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Council approve new Corporate Strategy 2020-2024, Budget and Council Tax 2020/21
Published on Thursday, 27th February 2020Melton Borough Council approved the Corporate Strategy 2020-2024 at the meeting of the Council on Wednesday 26 February 2020.
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District and borough councils form alliances to build on collaboration
Published on Monday, 24th February 2020All seven district and borough councils in Leicestershire have formed two alliances to develop more collaborative working.
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Council revokes licence for Golden Choice
Published on Wednesday, 29th January 2020Melton Borough Council has revoked the premises licence for Golden Choice following a recent hearing by the Licensing sub-committee.
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£15m funding confirmed for southern section of relief road
Published on Friday, 1st November 2019Funding for the southern section of the Melton relief road has been announced today (1 November 2019).
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Joint statement on behalf of the district councils in Leicestershire
Published on Friday, 11th October 2019The seven district councils in Leicestershire have issued a joint statement following the publication of a document by the county council regarding local government structure in Leicestershire.
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Diarrhoea and vomiting at Twinlakes in Melton Mowbray
Published on Friday, 26th July 2019Public Health England (PHE) East Midlands is currently investigating reports that a number of visitors to Twinlakes Family Theme Park, in Melton Mowbray, are experiencing diarrhoea and vomiting.
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Work starts on new planning guidance for Melton
Published on Wednesday, 10th July 2019Scoping reports for two new Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) have been published for consultation.
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Bids invited for Country Park premises
Published on Tuesday, 9th July 2019Melton Borough Council are pleased to invite bids from commercial and/or community organisations that are interested in running the country park visitor centre/café premise.
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Armed Forces Week – Fly the Flag
Published on Tuesday, 18th June 2019A flag flying ceremony to support Britain’s National Armed Forces Day has been arranged by Melton Borough Council.
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Council Tax Proposals
Published on Wednesday, 20th February 2019Melton Borough Council will formally consider its Council Tax for 2019/20 at the meeting of the Council on 27th February, 2019.
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Council launches new Fire Safety Policy
Published on Monday, 4th February 2019Melton Borough Council approved a commitment for additional resources and a new Fire Safety Management Policy at its Corporate Committee on Wednesday 30 January 2019.
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Melton Market further enhanced to benefit the Town
Published on Wednesday, 7th November 2018Following on from the massive c £6m investment to safeguard the future of the Livestock market, plans are being developed to further enhance the market to attract even more visitors to the town.
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Public drop-in event showcases plans for Melton relief road
Published on Monday, 8th October 2018People in Melton are being invited to look at the detailed plans for the new relief road.
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District leaders pledge to continue to work together
Published on Friday, 5th October 2018The leaders of all seven district councils have today unanimously agreed to continue working together to review the current model of local government in Leicestershire.
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District leaders call for collaboration over local government reorganisation
Published on Tuesday, 4th September 2018District Council leaders are calling on Leicestershire County Council to work with them to fully investigate options for the future of local government organisation in the county.
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Sentencing following fraud convictions take place
Published on Friday, 27th July 2018Five 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 2018Update on behalf of the District and Borough Council Leaders of Leicestershire.
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Funding for the Melton Bypass approved
Published on Thursday, 17th May 2018Funding for the Melton Mowbray Distributor Road has been approved today (Thursday 17 May 18) by the Department of Transport.
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New direction and governance for Melton Borough Council
Published on Tuesday, 15th May 2018Following an extraordinary meeting of Full Council on May 8th, a set of recommendations were approved which will help reset the direction of the Council.
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Audit of accounts year ended March 31 2018
Published on Tuesday, 15th May 2018Notice of the Commencement of the Period for the Exercise of Public Rights - Local Audit & Accountability Act 2014, Part 5, Paragraphs 26-28 Local Government, England & Wales.
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Melton Local Plan to progress with modifications
Published on Tuesday, 24th April 2018Melton Borough Council has received news from the Planning Inspectorate about its Local Plan.
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Mayor's awards to be presented
Published on Monday, 16th April 2018Mayor Tejpal Bains will present awards to a number of deserving individuals and groups including the Awards of Merit, the Melton Borough Award and the Young Citizen Awards.
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The Princess Royal opens new cattle building
Published on Wednesday, 7th March 2018Princess Anne visited Melton Mowbray today to open the new state of the art Cattle building in the town Market.
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Melton to fly a flag for the Commonwealth
Published on Monday, 5th March 2018On Monday 12th March Melton Borough council will take part in an historic flag raising event
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Council boosts resources in planning team to support growth
Published on Friday, 16th February 2018The government have introduced a 20% annual increase in fees for planning applications which came into force on 17 January 2018.
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Melton Borough Council awarded for Armed Forces support
Published on Friday, 2nd February 2018Melton Borough Council has received a Bronze award for its support of armed forces.
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The Princess Royal to open new cattle building
Published on Tuesday, 23rd January 2018Melton Mowbray Market and the Council are honoured to announce that Princess Anne will be coming to the Borough on the 7th March to open a new state of the art Cattle building at the Market.
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Have your say on how city and county will grow
Published on Thursday, 11th January 2018People are being asked to have their say on a plan setting out how Leicester and Leicestershire will grow in the future.
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Mayors's Awards
Published on Monday, 8th January 2018The Mayor, Councillor Tejpal Bains, is seeking nominations for the 2018 Mayor’s Awards.
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Ask the council a question...
Published on Thursday, 4th January 2018The council hosts a question and answer session called The Community Forum.
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Direct Debit can bring joy at Christmas
Published on Thursday, 21st December 2017Paying your Council Tax or rent by direct debit is the most cost effective and efficient way to pay as well as providing the opportunity to win £100.
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Melton Community Lottery 1st Birthday – Three bonus prize winners!
Published on Thursday, 14th December 2017Melton Community Lottery is getting ready to celebrate its 1st Birthday, by holding a Celebratory Event on Monday 18th December 12.15pm to 2pm.
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Melton Borough Council fraudsters convicted
Published on Tuesday, 5th December 2017Leicestershire Police have provided an update of the recent convictions after Melton Borough Council were defrauded out of more than £200k
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Melton town centre public toilets set for a facelift
Published on Tuesday, 28th November 2017Melton Borough Council will start re-development works on two of its town centre public toilets after the Christmas Victorian Fayre weekend.
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Council commission LGA Peer Challenge
Published on Thursday, 23rd November 2017Leader Cllr Joe Orson and new Chief Executive, Edd de Coverly of Melton Borough Council,
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Government Officials visit Melton Mowbray to discuss bypass proposals
Published on Tuesday, 21st November 2017Melton Mowbray recently hosted a visit from the Department for Transport (DfT) to discuss the route of the proposed Distributor Road.
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First anniversary of Melton Community Lottery
Published on Tuesday, 21st November 2017The Melton Community Lottery is getting ready to celebrate by giving away three great local prizes on its first birthday bonanza prize draw!
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Two Minute Silence Campaign – Saturday 11 November 2017
Published on Tuesday, 7th November 2017A request has been received from the National President of the Royal British Legion that a nationwide observance of the Two Minutes Silence be upheld again this year.
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Positively Pawsome
Published on Tuesday, 24th October 2017Melton Mowbray is voted UK's top town for dogs !
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Public Meeting to discuss crime and community safety in Melton Borough
Published on Monday, 16th October 2017A public meeting has been organised by Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner and Melton Borough Council to discuss crime in the borough of Melton.
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Last chance to have say on new road near Melton
Published on Thursday, 12th October 2017Residents, businesses and motorists have until Sunday (15 October) to have their say on a Leicestershire County Council scheme to tackle road congestion.
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Consultation on distributor road
Published on Tuesday, 19th September 2017The County Council’s consultation on the proposed distributor road is underway and runs to 15 October.
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Consultation started on Licensing Policy
Published on Thursday, 31st August 2017A 12 week consultation has started today on the Statement of Licensing Policy 2017.
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New Chief Executive at Melton Borough Council
Published on Tuesday, 22nd August 2017Edd de Coverly has been appointed as Melton Borough Council’s new Chief Executive.
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Annual Canvass 2017
Published on Thursday, 10th August 2017Residents in Melton Borough urged to look out for their voter registration details in the post
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As children finish school, make sure they stay safe this summer
Published on Thursday, 13th July 2017With schools across the county soon closing for the summer holidays, health professionals want to make sure all parents are well prepared for a safe summer.
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Council Manages Finances Well
Published on Monday, 3rd July 2017Melton 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.
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Statement of Public Rights June 2017
Published on Thursday, 29th June 2017Audit of Accounts Year Ended 31 March 2017
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Pet Friendly Town talk
Published on Thursday, 22nd June 2017Join us tonight for the next Pet Friendly talk - this month's topic - 'hot weather'
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Audit of Accounts Year Ended 31 March 2017
Published on Thursday, 15th June 2017Notice of the 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 Regulations 2015, Regulations 14-15
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Armed Forces Week – Fly the Flag
Published on Wednesday, 7th June 2017A flag flying ceremony to support Britain’s National Armed Forces Day has been arranged by Melton Borough Council.
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New Leader for the Council
Published on Thursday, 18th May 2017Councillor Joe Orson has been appointed as the new Leader of Melton Borough Council. The Councillor for Old Dalby Ward was appointed at the Annual Full Council Meeting held on Tuesday 16th May 2017.
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Mayor's Awards To Be Presented
Published on Tuesday, 11th April 2017The Mayor, Councillor David Wright will be presenting his Awards of Merit, Melton Borough Award and Young Citizen Awards during the meeting of the Full Council at 6.30pm on Wednesday 26 April 2017
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Melton Borough fly the flag for the Commonwealth Monday 13 March 2017
Published on Tuesday, 28th February 2017The Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth initiative is now in its fourth year
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Local architects Maber appointed
Published on Monday, 20th February 2017Melton Borough Council and Melton Mowbray Market appoint local architects Maber to develop concept plans for a food, drink and rural economy hub.
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Melton Public Conveniences
Published on Monday, 20th February 2017On 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.
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Council Tax Proposals
Published on Monday, 20th February 2017At the meeting of the Council on 23rd February, 2017 Melton Borough Council will consider formally its Council Tax for 2017/18 following the setting of its budget earlier in the month.
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Get involved in standards in local democracy
Published on Monday, 13th February 2017The Council is seeking to appoint two independent Persons
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Look before you book this Valentine’s Day
Published on Wednesday, 8th February 2017If you’re planning that special Valentine’s date Melton Borough Council would like to remind you to ‘look before you book.’
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Free grants for cavity wall and loft insulation
Published on Friday, 6th January 2017Funding is currently available to local residents for wall and roof insulation to help keep your home warm.
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Nominate your young person of the year 2017
Published on Friday, 23rd December 2016Help Lady Gretton, Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire celebrate the achievements of young people across the city and county by nominating an inspiring young person for this year’s awards.
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Melton relief road cash welcomed
Published on Monday, 28th November 2016Leicestershire County Council and Melton Borough Council have welcomed the Government's decision to fund the creation of a business case for the Melton Relief Road.
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Melton Community Lottery – Launched – Play to win £25,000
Published on Thursday, 24th November 2016Melton Borough Council is pleased to announce the launch of the Melton Community Lottery.
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Mayor's Carols by Candlelight Service
Published on Tuesday, 22nd November 2016The Mayor’s annual Carols by Candlelight Service will be taking place on Thursday 8 December 2016 at 6.30pm in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Melton Mowbray.
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Melton Local Plan reaches next key stage
Published on Tuesday, 8th November 2016Melton Borough Council has reached a key stage in the progress towards a new Local Plan.
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Two Minute Silence Campaign – Friday 11 November 2016
Published on Thursday, 3rd November 2016A request has been received from the National President of the Royal British Legion that a nationwide observance of the Two Minutes Silence be upheld again this year.
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Melton Borough Council celebrates award success
Published on Thursday, 20th October 2016Melton Borough Council is delighted to have been announced as a winner in the prestigious Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation (IRRV) Performance awards.
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Melton Planners secure Village Hall funding
Published on Tuesday, 23rd August 2016Melton Borough Council has secured a sizeable contribution to a Village Hall project.
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High Sheriff of Leicestershire to visit Melton Mowbray on Wednesday 31 August 2016
Published on Tuesday, 23rd August 2016The High Sheriff of Leicestershire, Professor Surinder Sharma, and his wife, Mrs Vijay Sharma, are to visit Melton Mowbray on Wednesday 31 August.
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Melton to fly the flag for Merchant Navy Day
Published on Wednesday, 17th August 2016The Mayor of the Borough of Melton, Councillor David Wright, is arranging for the Red Ensign to be flown at Parkside to mark the second “Fly the Red Ensign for Merchant Navy Day”.
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Livestock Market Re-Development Progress
Published on Wednesday, 13th July 2016Contractors make good progress with £5.5 million re-development of livestock market in Melton Mowbray.
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Mayor's Civic Service - Sunday 26 June 2016, 10:30am
Published on Monday, 13th June 2016The Mayor and Mayoress of the Borough of Melton, Councillor David Wright and Mrs Maureen Wright will be attending the Melton Borough Civic Service at St. Mary the Virgin’s Church, Bottesford
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Armed Forces Week - Fly the Flag
Published on Monday, 13th June 2016A flag flying ceremony to support Britain’s National Armed Forces Day has been arranged by Melton Borough Council
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Mayor’s Afternoon Tea To Celebrate HM The Queen’s 90th Birthday
Published on Wednesday, 8th June 2016The Mayor and Mayoress of the Borough of Melton, Councillor David Wright and Mrs Maureen Wright will be hosting a special Afternoon Tea.
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All aboard HMS Quorn to march through Melton
Published on Monday, 23rd May 2016Arrangements are well under way for HMS Quorn’s Captain and ship’s company to exercise its ‘right of passage’ to march through Melton Mowbray on Wednesday 1 June 2016 at 11 a.m.
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Council prepares to help Syrian refugees
Published on Friday, 13th May 2016Melton Borough Council is preparing to help house and support around 50 Syrian refugees over the next 5 years.
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HMS Quorn's Captain and ships company to march through Melton
Published on Tuesday, 10th May 2016Melton Borough Council has agreed to a request from HMS Quorn to exercise its right under its Freedom of Entry into the Borough by marching through the streets on Wednesday 1 June 2016 at 11 a.m.
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LCC Cabinet backs Melton relief road
Published on Monday, 9th May 2016Proposals for an £83 million eastern relief road in Melton, to ease congestion and boost the economy by £102 million per year, have been backed by the county council’s cabinet.
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Connor's Charity Skydive
Published on Thursday, 28th April 2016When Connor Clark’s baby girl was born in February 2012, the 16 year old couldn’t have been prouder.
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Mayor to hand out awards
Published on Tuesday, 12th April 2016The Mayor, Councillor Jeanne Douglas, will be presenting her Awards of Merit, the Melton Borough Award, and the Young Citizen Award at a special Presentation Evening at 7.30pm on Wednesday 20 April.
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Council welcomes Melton Mowbray Football club ground grading success and successful grant from Football foundation
Published on Monday, 11th April 2016Council welcomes Melton Mowbray Football club ground grading success and successful grant from Football foundation.
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People of Melton go the extra mile for Sport Relief – Thank you!
Published on Wednesday, 23rd March 2016Over 120 local people turned out in force on Sun 20th March at the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile in Melton. Milers were sponsored to walk or run themselves proud through Melton Country Park.
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Council gets green light to proceed with £5.5m re-development of livestock market in Melton Mowbray
Published on Tuesday, 22nd March 2016The Council received confirmation from the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) that Central Government has approved the £3.5 million Local Growth Fund Grant.
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Melton Borough Council’s innovative approach recognised.
Published on Friday, 11th March 2016The achievements of Melton Borough Council’s innovative Me and My Learning programme were recognised recently at the prestigious iESE Celebrating Public Sector Excellence national awards event.
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More history in the making as the Commonwealth flies high
Published on Monday, 7th March 2016More than 850 Commonwealth Flags will be raised in locations throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands ,Isle of Man, UK Overseas Territories, and Commonwealth countries on Monday 14 March.
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Hear the Council agree your Council Tax
Published on Thursday, 3rd March 2016Melton Borough Council is continuing to run a trial of recording its Full Council meetings.
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New look toilets for Melton - let the Council know what you think!
Published on Thursday, 4th February 2016The Council’s toilets consultation is well under way and views are coming in via the online survey as well as questionnaires being filled in around the town.
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New look toilets for Melton - council needs your views
Published on Tuesday, 12th January 2016The public toilets in Melton town centre need to be completely refurbished to bring them up to modern day standards.
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Listen to what the council says
Published on Thursday, 7th January 2016Melton borough council is recording its full council meetings
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Not finished (or started ) your Christmas Shopping yet ? Have no fear the Melton Christmas Elves are here
Published on Tuesday, 15th December 2015Have you left your shopping until the last minute, or perhaps not even started it yet? Then Sir (because you are probably a man) don’t fret as the Melton Elves are coming to town !
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Free After Three Car Parking Pilot is launched
Published on Monday, 2nd November 2015Melton’s first Free After Three car parking pilot launches today.
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Melton BID Silver Medal Finalist in RHS Britain in Bloom Finals 2015
Published on Wednesday, 28th October 2015Melton wins a Silver Medal in the town’s first entry into the RHS Britain in Bloom Finals 2015.
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Melton Remembrance Day Parade & Service: HMS Quorn to be represented
Published on Monday, 26th October 2015Officers and crew of Melton Borough’s affiliated Ship, HMS Quorn are to visit Melton on 7 and 8 November to take part in the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.
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Melton Mowbray Market - Planning Approved for new Livestock Building
Published on Thursday, 15th October 2015Planning permission has now been granted for the relocation and replacement of dilapidated cattle sheds at Melton Mowbray Market.
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Exciting New Partnership Agreed between Councils and Vineyard
Published on Wednesday, 14th October 2015Melton Vineyard Church is pleased to announce that they are to join up in an exciting new partnership with Melton Borough Council and Leicestershire County Council.
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Melton Borough Council: Proud to be part of the Leicester Business Festival 2015
Published on Tuesday, 13th October 2015The first ever Leicester Business Festival is starting on 26th October across Leicestershire, bringing with it an array of the very best in business events.
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Have your say on a combined authority, to boost jobs and transport
Published on Thursday, 17th September 2015Boosting jobs, improving transport and taking decisions locally – that’s the purpose of a proposed combined authority for Leicester and Leicestershire.
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MEP to visit Melton Mowbray Livestock Market
Published on Tuesday, 15th September 2015Melton Borough Council and the Market Partners are delighted to welcome Emma McClarkin, European Parliament MEP, to Melton Mowbray Livestock Market.
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Council employee celebrates 50 years service
Published on Friday, 4th September 2015Senior Accountant, Robert Child was presented with a long service award by the Mayor of Melton, Cllr Jeanne Douglas on 4th September to mark his longstanding commitment to the Council.
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Flags to be flown at Parkside for the Queen's longest reign
Published on Friday, 28th August 2015On 9 September, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will become the longest serving Monarch in the history of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth,
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Mayor to Host Merchant Navy Day
Published on Wednesday, 26th August 2015Flag hoisting to say ‘thank you seafarers’ on Merchant Navy Day, 3 September.
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Melton Leisure vision is taking shape with improvements to gym and sports centre
Published on Thursday, 13th August 2015Melton Borough Council is pleased to announce that significant progress has taken place in relation to improving the facilities at Melton Sports Village (formerly KEVII Sports Centre).
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Act now, don't wait - funding running out for city and county businesses to improve their broadband connectivity
Published on Friday, 7th August 2015Businesses across Leicester are being urged to take the offer of help to get faster broadband as part of a voucher scheme across Leicester and Leicestershire.
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Council manages finances well
Published on Monday, 29th June 2015Melton Borough Council has drawn up its draft accounts for 2014/15 and once again has managed its finances well despite the many cost pressures it faced.
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The Mayor of Where?!
Published on Wednesday, 17th June 2015The new mayor of Melton, Cllr Jeanne Douglas, took part in the BBC Radio 1 game called "The Mayor of Where" which was broadcast on Wednesday 17th June at 16:40.
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Armed Forces Week – Fly the Flag
Published on Monday, 15th June 2015A flag flying ceremony to support Britain’s National Armed Forces Day has been arranged by Melton Borough Council
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Melton’s Farmers Market Traders are calling for the local community to help to re-brand itself !
Published on Tuesday, 2nd June 2015The traders of Melton’s Farmers Market are looking for a new cohesive identity and are calling on the community of Melton to help them by launching a competition to design a new logo.
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Lidl recruitment has started
Published on Thursday, 19th March 2015We are delighted to announce that Lidl, along with Me and My Learning, have begun recruiting for the supermarket’s soon-to-be-completed store
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First Council housing building in nearly 30 years completed
Published on Tuesday, 17th March 2015Melton Borough Council is very pleased to confirm that their New Affordable Housing Project has been completed on time and within budget.
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Melton Mowbray Transport Studies confirm case for major road improvements
Published on Monday, 16th March 2015We have been working with Leicestershire County Council & consultants Jacobs to look at the traffic issues in Melton Mowbray.
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Melton Mowbray Livestock Market – Layout Plans for Replacement Livestock Building
Published on Friday, 13th March 2015Melton Borough Council has now released a layout plan for Phase 1
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Wheels to Work ‘what a success’
Published on Tuesday, 24th February 2015The Council is celebrating the successful completion of the latest Wheels 2 Work programme on Friday 27th February 2015 at their offices at Parkside.
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Council Budget Proposals
Published on Thursday, 5th February 2015At 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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Your toilets - Have your say
Published on Wednesday, 4th February 2015Over the coming months, we want to know what is important to the people of Melton in relation to the town centre public toilets.
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Successful bid application for Livestock Market
Published on Thursday, 29th January 2015We have received confirmation that our bid of £3.5m for “Growth Fund” to secure the future of the Livestock Market in Melton Mowbray has been successful
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New Year, New You.
Published on Friday, 16th January 2015A Volunteering Information Coffee Afternoon has been organised in partnership with Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL).
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Launch of Melton Town’s new FREE mobile phone App
Published on Monday, 12th January 2015We have joined resources with the Melton BID Company to produce a Melton Town Centre App.
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2015-16 provisional financial settlement
Published on Monday, 22nd December 2014In common with councils across the country Melton Borough Council has been informed of its provisional funding settlement for the next financial year
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Plans to develop a new Melton Sports Village are approved.
Published on Friday, 5th December 2014At the committee meeting of Tuesday 2 December 2014 councillors approved the business case to develop a new Melton Sports Village.
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Melton’s BIG Christmas Weekend ! 5th to 7th December 2014
Published on Tuesday, 2nd December 2014Christmas kicks off to a flying start in Melton Mowbray this weekend with the biggest weekend of fun-packed entertainment the town has ever seen.
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Boost for Melton’s Me and My Learning
Published on Tuesday, 2nd December 2014Melton’s transformational approach to delivering public services has received a boost.
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Mayor's Carol by Candlelit Service
Published on Monday, 1st December 2014The Mayor’s annual Carols by Candlelight Service will be taking place on Thursday 11 December 2014 at 6.30pm in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Melton Mowbray.
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Funding awarded to improve local services and save over £900 million
Published on Friday, 28th November 2014Minister announces £89.4 million investment in service improvements which will save over £900 million in the long-term.
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Working Dog Sculptures : unveiling
Published on Tuesday, 25th November 2014The unveiling of the two remaining working dog sculptures will take place on Thursday 27 November 2014 at 11.00 a.m. at Parkside (Council Offices).
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Melton Mowbray Livestock Market
Published on Tuesday, 25th November 2014Council considering directing £2.2 million towards Cattle Market regeneration and submits £3.5m bid for “Growth Fund” to secure the future of the Livestock Market in Melton.
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Young Mayor 2014 Election - Results
Published on Friday, 14th November 2014Tara Dudhia aged 15, was elected as the eighth Young Mayor 4 Melton and Rebecca Smedley aged 17, was elected as Deputy Young Mayor on Wednesday 12th November 2014.
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Halloween: Are you in? Or are you out?
Published on Monday, 27th October 2014Young people in Melton Borough are being urged to trick and treat only where they are welcome this Halloween.
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Melton Mowbray Pork Pie announced as 2014 Soil Association Organic Awards Finalist
Published on Monday, 1st September 2014Leicestershire-based Brockleby’s has been selected as a top 10 finalist in the prestigious 2014 Soil Association Organic Awards.
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Melton Borough Council Disability Equality and Support Service event 30 August 2014
Published on Wednesday, 13th August 2014Officers from Melton Borough Council’s Community Safety and Leisure Services with members of Melton Access Group will be in the Market Place, Melton Mowbray from 9am to 1pm on Saturday 30 August 2014.
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Sun, Sea and Sand coming to Rural Leicestershire for Kid's Summer Break
Published on Tuesday, 5th August 2014Melton Mowbray may be over 100km from the nearest seaside resort, but for two days only, the seaside is coming to Melton.
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Council Housing Building Project gets Under way!
Published on Friday, 1st August 2014Melton Borough Council is pleased to confirm that their New Affordable Housing Project is underway, with work starting on Tuesday 5th August 2014.
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Have a Safer Summer 2014
Published on Monday, 21st July 2014The annual campaign to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable summer has begun.
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Strike Action 10th July 2014
Published on Tuesday, 8th July 2014Public sector workers have voted to take strike action over pay on the 10th July.
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Armed Forces Week 2014
Published on Wednesday, 18th June 2014Saturday 28 June marks the 6th Armed Forces Day. The respect and appreciation shown nationwide during the week leading up to this day goes a long way to sustaining the high morale of the Armed Forces
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Don't get red carded this world cup
Published on Thursday, 12th June 2014Local councils across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland and the police are supporting a campaign urging people not to get carried away with their World Cup celebrations.
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Temporary parking arrangements for Brooksby College
Published on Wednesday, 7th May 2014Melton Borough Council are delighted to confirm that the temporary arrangements that have been put in place to ensure that Brooksby Melton College can continue business as usual.
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Town Centre car parking improvements complete!
Published on Wednesday, 7th May 2014Works to repair central Melton Pay and Display Car Parks completed this week in Wilton Road, St Marys Car Parks, Chapel Street and Mill Street.
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Superfast Leicestershire
Published on Friday, 28th March 2014Superfast Leicestershire is a project to bring fibre broadband to as many premises in Leicestershire as possible.
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Have your say and help the Council get on the right track …
Published on Monday, 13th January 2014Over the coming months, Melton Borough Council needs to know what is important to the people of Melton whilst it reviews its priorities and sets its budget!
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Direct Debit can bring joy at Christmas
Published on Wednesday, 18th December 2013Paying your council tax or rent by Direct Debit is the most cost effective and efficient way to pay. Those of you that don’t pay by direct debit are missing out of the chance to win £100.
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"Safe places" to help in-need Christmas shoppers
Published on Wednesday, 11th December 2013New additional support is available to shoppers using “safe havens” established in busy retail areas across Leicester and Leicestershire.
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Domestic abuse: help is out there
Published on Thursday, 28th November 2013Help is out there – that’s the message to men and women across Leicestershire affected by domestic abuse.
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Mayoral Appeal Cheque Presentation
Published on Wednesday, 13th November 2013On Wednesday 13 November, the immediate past Mayor, Councillor John Illingworth, presented cheques to his recipient charities from his Mayoral Appeal Year 2012/13.
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Minister Visits Melton
Published on Thursday, 7th November 2013Esther 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.
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Could you spot the signs?
Published on Monday, 30th September 2013New guidance is set to help young people and parents across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland spot the signs of child sexual exploitation.
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Melton Universal Credit Pilot Extended
Published on Friday, 26th July 2013In August 2012 it was announced that Melton Borough Council and Rushcliffe Borough Council had been chosen as one of only twelve pilots across the UK.
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