Have your say about what happens

Good heavens - another election on Thursday! Difficult to say whether a vote for MEPs to represent the East Midlands will be worthwhile. But it is an opportunity to have your say, just in case we're still IN this time next year! Make sure you know who is standing and how to cast your vote >>

Also on that page is a link to the results of the District Council elections.

New Parish Councillors

The Parish Council has 6 members, and at the recent local elections 2 previous members stood down. Two new candidates came forward but because there were only two they became councillors without the need for an election. Being a parish councillor is an important, voluntary, job and it isn't easy trying to manage the requirements and expectations of the parishioners with limited resources - both financial and time. So welcome Ann Stafford and Rich Hughes. Your enthusiasm, ideas and commitment will bring new energy to Coleorton Parish council. About Coleorton Parish councillors >>

Planning Applications

There's always a bit of interest when new-build houses or significant modifications or extensions are proposed. Some people are happy, others would prefer the status quo. Applications for development within the parish are sent to the council and are discussed at parish council meetings. If there is concern or comments to be made the Parish Clerk sends these in to the District Planning Department for consideration. However, it is worth noting that anyone can make a comment or objection to an application, whether within the parish or not, and individual comments and objections have just as much weight as that of the parish council. So let the parish council know your views on proposed developments, but also contact the planners directly yourself. Details on our planning page >>

Note: one recent planning application received several critical comments which resulted in changes to the specification. So it does work.