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
Watson-Spence: Education Matters - Academisation means the freedom to think creatively on school start times 17th February 2019 Something that caught my eye in this week’s education sector news was the results from a London academy school. Oxford professor, Russell Foster and former head... Opinions
North West Leicestershire Conservatives pledge to become a zero carbon council 13th February 2019 It's vital for future generations that we leave our world in a better state than we found it. That's why, if you lend us your vote, we're pledging to be a zero... Local News
North West Leicestershire Tories announce 4 year council tax freeze 13th February 2019 At North West Leicestershire District Council our Conservative administration are proud to have frozen your council tax for the past 9 years. If you place your... Local News
North West Leicestershire Tories pledge new multi-screen cinema for Coalville 13th February 2019 We're proud to announce that if we are fortunate to win your trust this May our Conservative administration at North West Leicestershire District Council will... Local News
Do you care passionately about North West Leicestershire? 31st January 2019 Do you care passionately about North West Leicestershire? Do you spend hours volunteering in your community or with a local charity? Would you like to make a... Local News
Blunt reveals new market plans 25th January 2019 A new indoor market and events space will be created in a former Coalville pub, thanks to investment by Conservative controlled North West Leicestershire... Local News
Jennings - Brexit: The need for compromise 4th December 2018 At any time you can make things out to be bigger than they actually are, you can add 'hype' to give extra visibility and more lurid coverage however the Brexit... Opinions
Ashby Conservatives welcome Neighbourhood Plan referendum result 25th November 2018 Conservative members of Ashby Town Council are celebrating the public endorsement of a Neighbourhood Plan which will help safeguard against unwanted development... Local News
Evans - What Britain and business needs is Brexit, not a socialist disaster 23rd October 2018 In response to Councillor Dave Everett, District Councillor for Thringstone, whose letter ‘Purveyors of Misfortune and Victims of Self Delusion’ appeared in the... Opinions
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News