Police report increase in thefts from vehicles
The police have reported a number of thefts from vehicles in Coleorton and surrounding areas. See the police report & crime figures for Coleorton during August. They have apprehended a suspect but they recommend keeping vigilant. Chief Superintendent Andy Lee, Commander of the Local Policing Directorate said: "We have received a number of reports from across the force area of theft of tools from vans. The majority of thefts have been taking place overnight on driveways of homes but we have also seen some occurrences in hotel car parks. Van owners should take precautions to reduce their chances of becoming a victim of this type of crime by
- removing all tools from vehicles overnight
- purchasing a sign or sticker advising that no tools are left in your van overnight
- parking your vehicle in a garage if you have one
- consider alarming the vehicle or fitting an internal security cage
- if you park on a drive, installing security lights
- visibly marking your machinery and tools
- if possible, parking your vehicle close to a wall so that the doors cannot be opened"
Report any suspicious activity to the police immediately on 101
Project investigating broadband speed inequality in Leicestershire - looking for volunteers
Ella Barrett, a second-year student at the University of Leicester, is undertaking research for her dissertation investigating the extent to which there is broadband speed inequality in Leicestershire and how low speeds affect lives and work. She is looking for people to participate in her survey. Details of her project and how to get involved >>
Free trees!
The popular Free Tree Scheme is back again this autumn. If you have some space in your back garden plant a few trees to help boost wild-life and to enjoy your own patch of The National Forest. How to order your trees >>
Corkscrew Lane will be closed on 26 September
Corkscrew Lane will be closed by the railway bridge to allow Network Rail to carry out maintenance works to the bridge. Details >>
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About Coleorton Parish
Coleorton Parish includes the villages of Coleorton, Coleorton Moor, Church Town and Farm Town as well as parts of Peggs Green, Griffydam and Lount. The Parish Plan survey in 2008 found that parishioners felt communication of information throughout the parish was not effective and so a website was set up to address this. The website has now become a centre of information about activities and events in and around Coleorton, local clubs and organisations, a directory for local businesses and services and a platform for people who would like to share their enthusiasm for local history and the environment. If you would like to contribute any item about Coleorton or surrounding areas or add details of your club, organisation or event (no charge) or have any suggestions for items on this website please email webmaster@coleorton.org.uk.
Local businesses and services
Coleorton residents are an enterprising bunch: the latest Coleorton businesses listed in the local services directory include IT specialists, photographers and dog walkers. Email webmaster@coleorton.org.uk if you would like your local business listed (free of charge for Coleorton-based businesses or owners).
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News:
Minutes of the August Parish Council Meeting
Heritage Warden update
Volunteer Group news
You can receive news about Coleorton by email >>
Local Events:
Hobby courses starting in September at Brooksby Melton College
Messy Church Sunday 25 September 3.30 to 5pm at Viscount Beaumont School.
The Newbold Heritage Group Tuesday 4 October 7:30 pm at The Cross Keys, Newbold
Coffee and chat with The Beaumont Trust Wednesday 5 October 10.30a.m. at the Kings Arms, The Moor, Coleorton. Come along and meet old friends and make new ones.
Coleorton W.I. Wednesday 5 October 7.30 pm at The Beaumont Centre. Peter Wood talks about "Willow Weaving"
Sunday 16 October - Harvest Sunday and Holy Communion 10.30am at St Mary's, Coleorton.
More events in and around Coleorton
Updates:
23/09/2016
Update to bus information & timetables
19/09/2016
Agenda and papers for Parish Council meeting Thursday 22 September
10/09/2016
Heritage Group meetings and activities
03/09/2016
Updates to Planning page and links
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