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A consultation is underway over proposed changes to the draft Charnwood Local Plan 2021-37 as the process to develop it reaches an advanced stage.The draft Local Plan provides a robust… Continue reading "Charnwood Local Plan 2021-37"
On 4th July, the Nation went to the polls and Stn along with other local and national media, attended the count in Melton Mowbray. It was interesting to view the… Continue reading "General Election Results for Melton and Syston"
I am so proud of all we have achieved at the cemetery. The Friends of Barkby Road Cemetery have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Community Award, which our trusted… Continue reading "Green Flag Community Award"
The past year has thrown up many challenges for the town, not least of which was the terrible flooding that we saw in October and January. These floods were destructive… Continue reading "Green Party Councillors Report"
Hello August! Summer holidays are well underway; hopefully there has been some good weather and time to get outside for a spot of gardening. Our produce is starting to come… Continue reading "Grow Give Live"
On Sunday 30th June 2024, The Grosvenor Lounge in Syston, together with Syston’s Happy Ukulele Band, hosted a concert to help raise awareness of Epilepsy and Sudden Unexpected Death in… Continue reading "Syston Ukulele Band and SUDEP"
Repeat Subsidised Support Offered to Local Community Service GroupsSyston and District Volunteer Centre is once again offering valuable subsidies to support local community service organisations in their efforts to promote… Continue reading "Help is at Hand!"
Well, after the ‘all agency’ walk back in June ‘we, like you‘ trust the Environment Agency ‘cavalry’ are not far off arriving in Syston, their de-silting machinery (whatever that looks… Continue reading "In the Loop"
There are four gardens opening in Leicestershire during August, all with something different for visitors to enjoy. Opening every day from Saturday 10th until Sunday 18th 10am to 4pm is 221… Continue reading "Leicestershire National Garden Scheme Open Gardens August"
Dear EditorFirstly, I must make clear that the event was run by Syston Town Council and supported by the Royal British Legion, not vice-versa as reported.Then, I feel that I… Continue reading "Letters"
