Mon, 30 Apr 2007 17:47:33 +0000 http://www.lferesident.co.uk/ en-gb http://www.lferesident.co.uk/images/logo.gif http://www.lferesident.co.uk/ admin@lferesident.co.uk http://www.lferesident.co.uk/Article170.html 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. Mon, 30 Apr 2007 17:47:33 +0000 http://www.lferesident.co.uk/Article169.html The Hawk got out of his avairy on Wednesday April 18th...>>>>> photo > photo Wed, 25 Apr 2007 19:46:50 +0000 http://www.lferesident.co.uk/Article168.html 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. Mon, 16 Apr 2007 19:49:14 +0000 http://www.lferesident.co.uk/Article167.html Pension Tracing Service If you think you may have an old pension, but are not sure of the details, the Pension Tracing Service can usually help by tracing it for you. It can be easy, for instance, if you have changed jobs a number of times through your working life to have lost contact with a previous employer and their pension scheme. The Pension Tracing Service has access to a database of over 200,000 occupational and personal pension schemes and can be used, free of charge, to search for a scheme. They may be able to provide you with an up-to-date contact address for a pension scheme and you can then use this information to contact the pension provider to pursue any financial entitlement. Visit the >>>>>> Pension Tracing Service Thu, 12 Apr 2007 19:06:49 +0000 http://www.lferesident.co.uk/Article166.html No need to thow anything in the dustbin now.......... Visit the recycle-more.co.uk website You will find help and advice on all aspects of recycling at home, at school and in the workplace right there! Check out the Bank Locator for the nearest recycling facilities to you. Go on! visit the Re-Cycle More website Mon, 02 Apr 2007 20:45:51 +0000 http://www.lferesident.co.uk/Article161.html 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 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 18:46:32 +0000 http://www.lferesident.co.uk/Article160.html 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. Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:28:34 +0000 http://www.lferesident.co.uk/Article159.html 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. Thu, 22 Feb 2007 22:10:08 +0000 http://www.lferesident.co.uk/Article158.html 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. Thu, 22 Feb 2007 13:23:50 +0000 http://www.lferesident.co.uk/Article154.html 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". Wed, 14 Feb 2007 08:11:29 +0000 http://www.lferesident.co.uk/Article153.html 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 Wed, 14 Feb 2007 08:08:25 +0000 http://www.lferesident.co.uk/Article152.html 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 Wed, 14 Feb 2007 08:06:11 +0000 http://www.lferesident.co.uk/Article151.html 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. Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:55:34 +0000 http://www.lferesident.co.uk/Article150.html 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 - 8pmand Saturday 3rd March 2007 at Stafford Leys at 10am - 5 pm Fri, 09 Feb 2007 19:39:03 +0000 http://www.lferesident.co.uk/Article149.html 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? Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:23:03 +0000 http://www.lferesident.co.uk/Article148.html 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. Sat, 13 Jan 2007 12:01:56 +0000 http://www.lferesident.co.uk/Article147.html 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. Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:00:02 +0000 http://www.lferesident.co.uk/Article146.html 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. Tue, 09 Jan 2007 18:04:16 +0000 http://www.lferesident.co.uk/Article145.html 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. Sat, 23 Dec 2006 22:35:07 +0000 http://www.lferesident.co.uk/Article144.html 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. Sat, 23 Dec 2006 22:25:39 +0000 http://www.lferesident.co.uk/Article143.html 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. Sat, 23 Dec 2006 22:09:28 +0000 http://www.lferesident.co.uk/Article142.html 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. Wed, 22 Nov 2006 12:37:48 +0000 http://www.lferesident.co.uk/Article141.html 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. Thu, 16 Nov 2006 22:26:04 +0000 http://www.lferesident.co.uk/Article140.html 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. Thu, 16 Nov 2006 22:20:23 +0000 http://www.lferesident.co.uk/Article139.html 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 Sun, 10 Sep 2006 21:31:27 +0000