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North West Leicestershire District Council proposes changes to council tax - in a bid to reduce empty properties

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

29th Oct 2024 | Local News

Changes to council tax payments have been proposed. Photo: Ashby Nub News

"We cannot allow more houses to be built without also tackling the issue of empty properties".

Festival in the Park and VE Day celebration set to go ahead in Ashby's Bath Grounds next Spring

By Graham Hill

29th Oct 2024 | Local News

Last year's Coronation Party attracted 5,000 people to the Bath Grounds. Photo: Ashby Nub News

The council set a provisional budget of £10,000 for the festival - with around £8,000 spent on the 2023 Coronation celebration.

Ashby MP Hack backs £15million funding for school-based nurseries

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

29th Oct 2024 | Local News

Schools can apply for up to £150,000 towards converting surplus space to provide a new or expanded nursery provision.

Shoeless motorist arrested by police in Overseal after displaying signs of being 'heavily under the influence'

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

29th Oct 2024 | Local News

'This is another example of a blatant disregard for our community's safety which could have ended very differently had he not been stopped'.

Ashby Leisure Centre is encouraging the over-60s to get active as part of Autumn fitness campaign

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

28th Oct 2024 | Local News

Lori Power has been teaching classes for 43 years. Photo: Pete Martin

Whether it is for weight loss, recovery from injury, improved mobility, fitness or social reasons, there much that exercise can do to improve quality of life.

New jobs available in the Ashby de la Zouch and South Derbyshire areas right now

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

27th Oct 2024 | Local News

Fishers in Ashby has a job opportunity on offer. Photo: Fishers

You can browse more Ashby de la Zouch and South Derbyshire area vacancies on our dedicated jobs page at Ashby Nub News.

Group aiming to 'provide a safe space' for Ashby children - after school is awarded Town Council funds

By Graham Hill

26th Oct 2024 | Local News

Photo: Olga Sabirjanova | Dreamstime.com

“I’ve been working with the kids since July, and they keep coming back so I know they want to be there".

Project to improve Ashby's 'dimly-lit' Market Street has been completed - here is how it will operate

By Graham Hill

25th Oct 2024 | Local News

The street lighting in Ashby town centre has been upgraded. Photo: Ashby Nub News

Councillors heard that the new LED streetlights have now been powered up and are 'talking' to the central management system which controls them. .

Private ambulance service returns for Ashby de la Zouch's night-time festive celebrations

By Tom Weston

24th Oct 2024 | Local News

There will be a private ambulance service on hand to help people during December. Photo: Supplied

'Last year, the service treated 43 patients over the five days that it provided medical cover'.

Councillors are told that encouraging progress is being made on Ashby's Forward Plan

By Ashby Nub News Reporter

24th Oct 2024 | Local News

Ashby de la Zouch Town Council offices at Legion House in South Street. Photo: Ashby Nub News

The Leader of the Town Council would welcome any suggestions on the priorities for the Town Council and what should be included in the new Forward Plan.

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