Local Conservatives hit out at two faced Labour over house building. Wednesday, 11 December, 2024 Senior members of the North West Leicestershire Conservatives have blasted Labour councillors for failing to stand up for local communities and protecting the countryside, accusing them of hypocrisy and weakness in housing decisions. At the General Election in July, Labour promised to build 300,000 homes a year. But at last week’s Local Plan Committee meeting, Labour councillors voted against... Local News
Cllr Daniel Tebbutt joins ruling Conservative Group on NWLDC, describing them as ‘forward thinking’ 4th September 2019 Cllr Richard Blunt, Conservative Leader of North West Leicestershire District Council has welcomed former Labour Councillor Daniel Tebbutt (Ibstock East Ward)... Local News
Leon Spence - A Coalville Town Council is a recipe for more tax and less democracy - but it's up to local residents to decide 28th July 2019 Coalville residents, of which I am proud to be one, will know that our political opposition with their predilection for selling snake oil are pushing the idea... Opinions
Campaign to Reopen the Ivanhoe Line 11th July 2019 I have written the following letter to all the leaders along the route of the Ivanhoe line, namely: Sir Peter Soulsby, Leicester City Mayor; Cllr Terry... Local News
Leicestershire County Council - doing the things that matter right 26th April 2019 Local government is about doing the basic things properly. That's why we focus on the things that matter to ordinary, hardworking people - like getting the... Local News
Cllr Richard Blunt - an open letter to the residents of North West Leicestershire 23rd April 2019 Dear Resident I have been privileged to be Leader of North West Leicestershire District Council for the past 12 years. I am writing to you today to ask you to... Local News
Stuart Gillard - It's time for a fresh look at the way we recycle 12th April 2019 When you've been around local politics for a little while you get to learn nothing gets residents angrier than a windy day when the recycling is due to be... Opinions
Jennings - Local issues versus THE issue 11th April 2019 Three weeks until polling day. So there can be no doubt an election period is upon us. Your letterboxes are being filled and signs of support are appearing in... Opinions
Labour's local election tribute act to the Conservatives - a letter to the Coalville Time Editor 8th April 2019 Last week the Coalville Times printed an article about Labour's local election manifesto launch. Our Deputy Chairman, Leon Spence, writes to the Editor. Dear... Local News
Our plan for Coalville 4th April 2019 Our plan for Coalville: simple, deliverable and with you in mind. Tell us what you think at nwl30.co.uk Local News
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First Vaccinations in the UK Against Coronavirus Begin 8th December 2020 Today the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus begin. Thank you to our NHS, to all of the scientists who worked so hard to develop this vaccine. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on New Coronavirus Regulations 1st December 2020 The Prime Minister today urged MPs in the House of Commons to pass new COVID regulations, to keep transmission down and beat the virus. National News
