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30/10/2026

Parish Office Closed - The Parish Office is closed until 3rd November.

The Parish Office is closed until 3rd November. Read More

28/10/2026

📢 Community Grant Schemes are now open!

Two new funding opportunities are now available to support local projects and initiatives across the district:
✅ Ward Member Community Grant - £35,000 for each ward councillor to support projects benefiting residents and communities in their area (£1.19 million in total).
✅ Rural Grant Scheme - £500,000 dedicated to smaller villages and rural communities, helping ensure these areas receive additional investment.

Both schemes support a range of capital and revenue projects and use the same application and assessment process, making it simpler for applicants.

Full details, including eligibility criteria and how to apply are available on our website: https://ow.ly/fGmt50ZKtYe

27/10/2026

Road Closure - Coverside Road and The Chase - 7th November 2026 - Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice. The Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice will be implemented for public safety for Leicestershire County Council to undertake carriageway patching works. A road closure and prohibition of waiting is required on Coverside Road, Great Glen, and suspension of one-way on The Chase on the 7th November 2026 for…

Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice. The Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice will be implemented for public safety for Leicestershire County Council to undertake carriageway patching works. A road closure... Read More

26/10/2026

Remembrance Sunday - Road Closures - Church Road and Main Street, Great Glen, will be closed from 12pm to 1pm for the Remembrance Parade.

Church Road and Main Street, Great Glen, will be closed from 12pm to 1pm for the Remembrance Parade. Read More

26/10/2026

5 tips for staying safe in strong wind 🌬️

When there is a wind warning in place, here are some things you can do...

1. Protecting your property from damage and other people from injury

Don't risk injury to others or damage to your property. Check for loose items outside your home and plan how you could secure them in high winds.
Items include:

bins 🗑️
plant pots 🪴
garden furniture (bring inside or secure in place)
trampolines (turn upside down or secure with tent pegs)
sheds (ensure doors are locked) 🔐

2. Things you can do before a journey
Windy weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous. Follow these few simple steps to prepare before journeys:

Plan your route, check for delays and road closures
Listen out for travel updates on your car radio/sat nav
If you don't have essentials in your car then pack for the worst (warm clothing, food, drink, blanket, torch)
Take a fully charged mobile phone with an in-car charger or battery pack

3. Driving safely in strong wind
Driving in these conditions can be dangerous, for yourself and other road users. If you must drive, you can do this more safely by:

ℹ️Driving slowly to minimise the impact of wind gusts
Be aware of high sided vehicles/caravans on more exposed roads

ℹ️Be cautious overtaking high sided vehicles/caravans

ℹ️Make sure you hold the steering wheel firmly
Give cyclists, motorcyclists, lorries and buses more room than usual

4. Avoiding injury if you're out and about
Being outside in high winds makes you more vulnerable to injury. Stay indoors as much as possible. If you do go out, try not to walk or shelter close to buildings and trees.

23/10/2026

The stats are in. 👀

Nearly £5bn is being spent to fix millions of potholes and stop them forming in the first place. That's £800m more than two years ago and more funding to spend on better-quality repairs. ✅

We'll release more funding later this year if councils meet their performance targets. Miss the mark, and funding can be withheld.

It's not just roads. The funding is also being used to repair pavements and cycle lanes, keeping drivers, cyclists and pedestrians safe. 🚲

We're holding councils to account, all to ensure road users get the smooth journeys they deserve.

21/10/2026

⚠️ Scam Alert: Council Tax Refund Emails ⚠️

We are aware of scam emails claiming that you are owed a refund on your Council Tax account and asking you to enter your bank card details to claim the money.

🚨 These emails are not from Harborough District Council, and we will never ask you to provide your bank card details by email to claim a Council Tax refund.

Please stay vigilant:
❌ Do not click on links in these emails.
❌ Do not enter your bank or card details.
❌ Do not reply to the email or share any personal information.

If you receive one of these emails, please delete it and report it as a suspected scam at: https://afiu.uk/

If you have already entered your card details, contact your bank immediately for advice.

Please share this warning to help protect friends, family, and neighbours from falling victim to this scam.

Address

Glendale House, 1 Church Road
Great Glen
LE89FE

Website

https://www.greatglen-pc.gov.uk/

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