News in Ashby

First, congratulations to John Coxon. I wish him good luck for the next four years.

Above all, special thanks go to all those who voted for me. I was very proud to be selected to represent Labour for Ashby.

Ashby Civic Society has underlined its opposition to the new G-Park warehouse complex which will be built on the A42 junction near Corkscrew Lane.

The development was given planning permission by North West Leicestershire District Council despite objections from Ashby de la Zouch Town Council and the Civic Society.

A Facebook page dedicated to finding the dachshunds stolen from Acresford three months ago has posted a reminder that information about the dogs' whereabouts is still needed.

In all, eight were stolen from the home near Measham - leaving owner Shelley Tomsett saying she felt 'sick to her stomach'.

It was a clean sweep for the Conservatives in North West Leicestershire as the local election results were announced today (Friday).

The result from Coalville North saw Leicestershire County Council's Labour Group leader Dr Terry Eynon lose her seat.

North West Leicestershire District Council is encouraging Ashby area shoppers to stay local as lockdown measures ease.

The council is aware that local business needs a boost more than ever - and urges the public to spend money in the high street rather than online or in cities.

Central England Co-op members have agreed to provide funding to the National Forest as part of the supermarket chain's continued drive to create a sustainable society for all.

The retailer has agreed £3,000 will be donated to dedicate 200 trees to be planted later this year, kicking off what is hoped will be a long-term relationship with the National Forest - much of which is on Ashby's doorstep.

An Ashby-based company has been sold in a deal worth more than £43million.

HK Wentworth (HKW) - manufacturer of electro-chemicals for the electronics, LED, automotive and industrial sectors - has been sold to NYSE-listed Element Solutionsp in a £43.1m deal, reports thebusinessdesk.com.

With Christian Aid Week approaching (10-16 May), Ashby and District Christian Aid Group have arranged for online donations to be made.

For many years the Ashby Group have been raising funds to help the world's poor, of whatever faith or none, to battle hunger, climate change and now coronavirus.

Ashby Co-op is looking for local groups to apply for its next round of the Local Community Fund.

Co-op is inviting grassroots projects that support access to food, help improve mental wellbeing or provide opportunities for young people, to apply for the Local Community Fund.

It is local election day in the Ashby and Measham area tomorrow (Thursday) as voters return to the polls following more than a year in lockdown.

If you are not sure where your nearest polling station is, then North West Leicestershire District Council has published a Electoral Commission webpage allowing you to type in your postcode and find out where you can vote.