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A to Z of Services

• Ancient monuments

  The ancient monuments are in the Bradgate Park and are maintained by the Bradgate Park Trust

• Animal fouling

  The Parish Council takes this matter very seriously and if you know of a problem in your area please contact the Clerk on the form provided.

• Bowls (game)

  The is no Bowling green within the village. The village boule team is a group of enthusiasts who meet during the summer months. New members welcome - contact Des Bates

• Bridleways

  There are a number of Bridleways within the Parish

• Burials

  The Registrar for Burials is Lydia Knott, Clerk to the Council. - Please contact her for the appropriate prodedure and fees for burial or ash plots. Plots may be purchased in advance.

• Bus stops and shelters

  The Council believes these to be of a good standard. Please notify the Clerk if any damage is noticed.

• Car parks

  The car parks in the village are privately owned by the Bradgate Park Trust. There are no public car parks.

• Cemeteries

  The Churchyard is now closed for burials but Ashes may be interrred by prior arrangement with the Rector. The Village Cemetery is on Groby Lane and the flower beds have recently been planted by the Village Gardening Club at the expense of the Parish Council. Further information from the Clerk.

• Clocks

  The main clock in the village is that on All Saints Church Steeple.

• Community centres

  There are no Halls for hire for public use within the village. The Village Hall may be hired by village organizations and the Sunday School likewise may be hired from All Saints District Church Council.

• Community development

  The link shows the results from the survey in the Village Appraisal

• Conservation areas

  A large proportion of the village lies within a Conservation area which has to be taken into account when Planning Applications are made. 54 of the houses are Grade II listed buildings.

• Council offices

  These are at the home of the Clerk. See her address on the home page.

• Country parks

  The Bradgate Park lies within the village. It is maintained by the Trust for the benefit of the citizens of Leicestershire.

• Crime prevention

  Every house automatically belongs to the Village Neighbourhood Watch Group without the payment of any fee. The NHW is part of the Parish Council and it works very closely with the local Beat Police.

• Disabled parking

  There is no disabled parking provisions in the village

• Dog litter bins

  These are the responsibility of the Charnwood Borough Council.

• Entertainment and events

  Events are arranged by many of the organizations in the village. These can be found in the monthly village magazine on or on the Leicestershire Villages site.

• Footpaths (rights of way)

  There are a number of public footpaths within the curtilege of the village. The Ramblers walk them regularly to check them out. Please report anything untoward to the Clerk or the Neighbourhood Watch Team.

• Halls for hire

  There are no Halls for hire for public use within the village. The Village Hall may be hired by village organizations and the Sunday School likewise may be hired from All Saints District Church Council.

• Litter bins

  The Parish Council has provided a number of these throughout the village. Their style is in keeping with their surrounding area. Please report anything untoward

• Local history

  There is not a village local history society but much has been written particularly by local historian, the late Joan Stevenson. Her books can be purchased from Kairos Press. see their site on the web or links to it from our village websites. Further village history is being put on the Village Website. Obituaries, Clergy since the mid 1500s and village events and personalities.

• Markets

  The nearest Market Town is Loughborough on Thursdays and Saturdays. There is also a small market at Beaumont Leys.

• Parking

  There are no public car parks within the village. Parking bays are marked on the Main Street with time limitations on them. Most of the Main Street has yellow lines one side of the road.

• Parks and gardens

  There is no open gardens event this year. The details for the Scarecrow Weekend in September will be announced later in the year.

• Planning applications

  These should be made to Charnwood Borough Council. Applications already made can be viewed here

• Playgrounds

  The Bob Bown Memorial Field was officially opened in 2008. Highlights of the opening can be viewed here.

• Public conveniences

  These have now been closed by the Charnwood Borough Council. There are public conveniences within the Bradgate Park during opening hours

• Public meetings

  The dates of the Parish Council Meetings can be found on the Meetings Calendar

• Sports grounds

  The Newtown Linford Cricket Club Ground is on the Main Street opposite Groby Lane. The Tennis Club Courts are also on that site. Both of these clubs are private but welcome new members.

• Street furniture

  Waste Bins and planters are provided. Any comments, please use the fault report form

• Street lighting

  Please let the Clerk or any other member of the Parish Council know if a light is not working near to you.

• Twin towns and villages

  See the Twinning Association link on the Village Organisations page

• Village greens

  This is a small area on Groby Lane.

• Village halls

  See the link to the Village Hall on the village website

• Young people's activities

  Read the link for schools etc. Take the link from that site to Bradgate Team Parish site for information about the Brownies and Guides.

• Youth services

  The village has a multi-age Youth club