Proposals to widen the M1 near junction 21 will be discussed by Leicestershire's ruling cabinet next month.

The Highways Agency's latest plans to reduce congestion on the M1 include a new link to the M69 at junction 21.

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A waste bin was set on fire outside the Booze Buster at the corner of Charnwood Drive and Hinckley Road late on Sunday evening 15 April.

One Fire & Rescue crew were in attendance and quickly extinguished the fire.
The bin was completely destroyed no other damage was caused.

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According to the Highways Agency they are committed to considering all the issues prior to recommending the preferred option. They say "In previous discussions with our customers, the following have been identified as key issues":

1. Impacts upon local properties at Leicester Forest East and Thorpe Astley
2. Lubbesthorpe Medieval Scheduled Monument
3. Leicester Forest East Motorway Service Area
4. Hinckley Road Bridge

Plans to widen the M1 have been met with delight by some people living nearby - and disgust by others.

The Highways Agency has offered a new proposal for improving the junction with the M69 after objections to an earlier plan.

The original proposal was to create a flyover that took a link road closer to homes in Leicester Forest East. Two new options would build a link road much closer to junction 21.

An e-petition asking the Prime Minister to "Scrap the planned vehicle tracking and road pricing policy" with over 1,000,000 signatures was accepted by No.10.

The following is part of a response from the Prime Minister, Tony Blair.

One of Leicestershire's best-known landmarks could be flattened under plans to build a high-speed link between the M1 and M69.

Proposals announced today would see the Leicester Forest East service station on the M1 torn down to make way for a link road at junction 21.

Milan Mandaric announced a three-year plan for a return to the Premiership as he took control of Leicester City today.

The business tycoon admitted that, if he did not succeed in that aim, he would consider himself "a failure".

Firefighters were called out after arsonists set light to a car and trailer.

The incident happened opposite the Red Cow pub, in Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, shortly before 8.30pm on Saturday.

The fire was out when the crew from Leicester's Western fire station arrived.

The vehicle and the trailer were damaged in the fire.

Anyone with information should call police.

Source Leicester Mercury 06 February 2007

LAST-MINUTE CARD

The landlord of The Red Cow in Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, is holding a stock of free Valentine's cards after diners in previous years desperately asked if there was anywhere nearby to buy one.

Source Leicester Mercury 08 February 2007

The Highways Agency are to hold two separate exhibitions to present the preferred option for the widening of the M1 motorway and the creation of an overbridge to link with the M69.

The Public Consultations by the Highways Agency for the M1-M69 link will take place on

Friday 2nd March 2007 at the Braunstone Civic Centre 2pm - 8pm

and

Saturday 3rd March 2007 at Stafford Leys at 10am - 5 pm

Test drilling has commenced on Highways Agency land adjacent to the Forest Park on Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East.

According to a statement issued by Tony Turton Highways Agency in November in which he stated
"We have listened to the views of local residents and we are considering all comments. There were no firm plans for the M69 link road when we presented to residents earlier this year. Our aim was to get local feedback to allow us to develop the best options in more detail. This aim has been achieved and we are using that information in the development of the project".

If that is the case and we are in fact still in the consulatation phase relating to the M69 link, then why are they undertaking test drilling on the route of the proposed flyover that was highlighted at the last exhibition at the LFE parish hall?

Stephen Ladyman (Minister of State, Department for Transport) was asked what assessment he has made of the introduction of hard shoulder running on the M42, with particular reference to road safety.

Campaigners are furious that plans for a controversial travellers' site have been resurrected.

More than 3,500 people protested against proposals to open a short-stay camp off Ratby Lane, in Braunstone Frith, last year.

The plan was shelved - but city council bosses say they will now have to look at the site again.

Plans for a controversial travellers' site are back on the cards after city and county council bosses failed to agree an alternative.

More than 3,500 people protested against proposals to open a short-stay camp off Ratby Lane, in Braunstone Frith, last year. The plans were shelved, but now the city council says it will have to look at the site again.

A motorway service station has been praised for the quality of its toilets.

Welcome Break on the south and north sides of the M1 at Leicester Forest East has won gongs in the Loo of the Year Awards.

The banners say 'no' to M1 widening....
Opponents of the widening of the UK's main motorway have unfurled banners to promote their anti-pollution message.

Banners with slogans such as "Climate Emergency" and "More roads = more cars" were draped over motorway bridges from Sheffield to Luton on Monday.

Beer enthusiast Tom Jordan's passion for a good pint has inspired him to create the ultimate pub crawl guide.

The project manager from Leicester Forest East has produced a map of the bars and pubs in and around the city - based on the London Underground.

The following information was issued recently by the Highways Agency who distributed leaflets in some our local shops. The information is also available on their website....

Due to the time needed to consider the number of responses and constructive suggestions received from the public, the public consultation for the M69 link roads on the M1 at Junction 21 is likely to be held in early 2007, following completion of further studies of a number of potential options for the project.

A banner warning of the dangers of widening the M1 was unveiled in front of drivers on the motorway at Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East.

Opponents of the widening of the UK's main motorway have unfurled banners to promote their anti-pollution message.

Banners with slogans such as "Climate Emergency" and "More roads = more cars" were draped over motorway bridges from Sheffield to Luton on Monday.

A residents own photos of the event....

Congratulations and well done to the LFE Parish Council for organising such a wonderful event

Leicester Forest East Gala Photos 09 September 2006

Why not call 0116 239 2198 or visit the LFE Parish website to say thank you I'm sure your views would be welcome

A parish council has come up with alternative proposals for a motorway widening scheme.

Leicester Forest East Parish Council decided to submit its own plans to the Highways Agency after locals reacted with outrage to proposals to spend £1.9 billion widening the M1, and creating a flyover link with the M69.

People said they feared thousands of cars using the proposed link road each day would create unacceptable noise and air pollution and devalue their homes.

Some of us are trying to set up a voluntary non-sectarian club for young people in the 11-13 age group. A public meeting will take place (with a circus skills workshop), on Tuesday 19th September 7.00pm to 9.00pm at the Scout Hut, rear of St. Andrew's Church.

We have the use of the Scout building behind St. Andrew's Church, Hinckley Road, LFE for one evening a week to start with. There are 4 or 5 people interested in becoming leaders.

Most people have used the M1 at one time or another, but probably don’t ever think about those living in its shadow. Proposals to widen the road to ease congestion are causing big concern for some residents of Leicester Forest East at Junction 21...

Leicester Forest East: Gala will be held on Saturday, September 9, from 12.30pm to 5pm at Forest East Park, in Somerfield Way.

There will be lots of attractions some new but many of the old favourites will be there - such as the falconer, miniature steam railway, donkeys, fairground rides and traditional games. By popular demand, Polesworh Pioneer Marching Band will be there to entertain you again

The marquee with its assorted stalls will be there as usual and new for this year an art exhibtion is planned featuring local artists and a car boot sale.

Refreshments will be available in the Parish Hall tearoom.

There are still spaces available for stalls, crafts and car boot spaces.

For details, call 0116 239 2198 or visit the LFE Parish website to keep up to date with news and other activities in and around the parish.

Response of the Leicester Forest East Parish Council to the Highways Agency consultation for the proposed M1 Junctions 21/21a development.

SECTION BETWEEN JUNCTION 21 AND 21A (M69 LINK ROAD)

Submitted to the Highways Agency August 2006