Stanton under Bardon Parish Council

26/05/2026

Looking for a cleaner ASAP to do a clean of Stanton under Bardon Village Hall - if anyone is available, can they contact the Council on 01530 243987 - thanks!

07/05/2026

The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is inviting local people to share their views on new same day GP appointments now available across Leicestershire.

Since 1 April 2026, patients registered with GP practices in Leicestershire have been able to access same day GP appointments during evenings, weekends and bank holidays. The new service offers longer appointments, consistent opening hours across the county, and appointments are mainly booked through NHS 111 for urgent but non life-threatening health needs.

Find out more:
https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/be-involved/sda-leicestershire/

You can share your feedback by:
• Completing the online questionnaire:
https://bit.ly/sda-leics
• Emailing: [email protected]
• Calling 0116 295 7532 to request a paper copy or information in another format, including easy read.

The consultation closes on Sunday 14 June 2026.

Share your views on improvements to same-day appointments in Leicestershire The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is making improvements to same-day GP appointments, available during evenings, weekends and bank […]

29/04/2026

New guidance has been released to help families manage screen time for children under five.

After hearing from parents who wanted clearer advice on what’s appropriate and how to build healthy habits, the government has shared some practical tips:

👶 Under 2s: Avoid screen time, except for shared activities that support bonding, interaction, and conversation.
🧒 Ages 2–5: Try to limit screen time to no more than one hour a day. Avoid screens at mealtimes and in the hour before bedtime.
📺 Content matters: Choose slow-paced, age-appropriate programmes. Avoid fast-paced, social media-style videos and AI-based toys or tools.
👨‍👩‍👧 Watch together: Co-viewing—talking, asking questions, and engaging with what’s on screen—is much more beneficial than children watching alone.

You can read the full guidance for free on the Best Start in Life website. -

15/04/2026

🚓 Leicestershire Police Confidence Survey 2026

Leicestershire Police are inviting residents to take part in their latest confidence survey.

Your feedback plays an important role in helping the police understand the issues that matter most to you and our community.

08/04/2026

From 1 April 2026, patients registered with GP practices in Leicestershire will have access to new same‑day GP appointments during evenings, weekends and bank holidays. These appointments will offer longer consultation times and provide more consistent availability across the county, helping people get the right care quickly for urgent but non‑life‑threatening health needs.

These new appointments will replace urgent care centre services previously provided in Coalville, Enderby, Hinckley, Market Harborough, Lutterworth and Melton.

The NHS is asking for your support to help raise awareness of the changes and encouraging local people to share their views through a short questionnaire available after Easter.

Find out more about the improvements: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/improved-evening-and-weekend-same-day-nhs-appointments-for-leicestershire-patients/

To make this easy, you can download a promotional toolkit, which includes:

social media posts and images
newsletter text
suggested web copy
printable posters and digital screens

From 1 April 2026, patients registered with GP practices in Leicestershire will benefit from improved same‑day GP appointments, available during evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

08/04/2026

🚧 Road Closure Notice – Main Street 🚧

Please be aware that a road closure will be in place at the lower end of Main Street (towards Thornton Lane) on 11th and 12th April 2026 to allow for high-voltage cable diversion works.

This has been scheduled to coordinate with other ongoing construction works on West Lane and Thornton Lane.

🚶‍♂️ Access will remain open for pedestrians and equine traffic, but motor vehicle access will be restricted during this time.

01/04/2026

For the latest Leicestershire Police newsletter for this area, please visit

30/03/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE – STANTON LANE 🚧

Leicestershire County Council Highways has confirmed an extension to the current road closure on Stanton Lane (Ellistown & Stanton under Bardon).

Originally scheduled to finish sooner, the closure will now remain in place until Tuesday 31st March 2026 due to engineering difficulties.

👷 Works are being carried out by BlueEarth Construction Ltd on behalf of Wood Farm Holdings Ltd, including:

Drainage improvements
Road resurfacing (S278 works)

📍 Closure location:
Between the Victoria Road / West Lane roundabout and Footpath Q99, Stanton under Bardon

🔁 Diversion route:
West Lane (Stanton under Bardon) → West Lane (Ellistown & Battleflat) → Beveridge Lane → Shaw Lane (Bardon) → Shaw Lane (Markfield) → Stanton Lane → Main Street → Ellistown Lane → back to Stanton under Bardon (and vice versa)

🗺️ You can view full details and alternative routes here:

20/03/2026

🚌 Bus Service Update – Changes from 11 April 2026

Arriva have submitted changes to the Traffic Commissioners which will take effect from 11 April 2026.

These changes follow feedback from residents in affected villages after changes were made to the Arriva 28 service in August 2025, with discussions involving Arriva, Desford Parish Council, and Bagworth & Thornton Parish Council.

Key changes:

🟢 New Leicestershire County Council subsidised service – LC13
A new service between Leicester and Coalville via:
Groby Road – Groby (Brookvale Groby Learning Campus) – Ratby – Merry Lees – Botcheston – Thornton – Bagworth – Ellistown.

🟢 LC15 service updates
Some LC15 journeys will run via Stanton under Bardon, with timetable revisions as part of the overall changes.

🔴 LC15A and LC15B services will cease operating from 11 April 2026.

❓ If you have any questions about these changes, please contact:
📧 [email protected]

18/03/2026

Hop into free Easter holiday clubs

Is your child eligible for free school meals? They can enjoy free Easter activities, sports, crafts, and healthy meals through the ‘Holidays Together’ (HAF) programme.

There are eight sessions across Hinckley & Bosworth, including at Green Towers, Leicestershire Satellite Centre and various Primary Schools.

Look out for your voucher from [email protected]

For further information and how to book visit: www.leicestershire.gov.uk/haf or www.active-together.org/holidaystogether