Conservatives Hold Blaby and Harborough District Councils

In a difficult national climate with Brexit looming large local Conservatives have managed to retain control of the two local district councils.

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Over the last year an ever-increasing band of volunteers comprising, councilors, candidates, members and our MP have been meeting each month on a Saturday morning to carry out an essential activity for our association.

Cllr. Maggie Wright holds Stoney Stanton and Croft County Council Seat.

Congratulations to District and now also County Councillor Maggie Wright who has held the Stoney Stanton and Croft Division for the Conservatives in the by-election that took place on 3rd of May.

Blaby District and Leicestershire County Councillor Louise Richardson has been chosen and accepted a position in the County Council Cabinet. In her new post she will be responsible for Equalities, Community Engagement and Rural Partnerships.

Harborough District Council has become the first local authority in the county to sign up to a charter formally backing a charity which helps people with a progressive neurological disease.

The longest serving councillor of Leicestershire County Council and former chairman of Blaby District council, Ernie White, sadly passed away after a short illness on Tuesday at his home in Stoney Stanton.

South Leicestershire MP, Alberto Costa and fellow Midlands MP, Sir Edward Leigh have received knighthoods from the President of Italy in recognition of the work they do fostering better relations between the United Kingdom and Italy in their roles as co-chairmen of the All Party Parliamentary Gro

WOW – what an incredible event that really did demonstrate the living, breathing and beating heart of Cosby as a village “community”.

SLCA Chairman elected Area Chairman

On Sunday 12th November the annual Whetstone Remembrance Day parade took place following its usual marching route through Whetstone and led by the Scouts band.

Heavily supported by Whetstone Parish Council the turn-out from all walks of life this year was truly amazing.