Rural Community Council (Leicestershire and Rutland)
A member of Rural Community Action Network.
The RCC, which was formed in 1924, is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee.
It is part of a network of rural community councils which are located in each county, all involving themselves exclusively with rural issues.
Our aim is to help those who live and work in rural Leicestershire & Rutland. We are involved with a wide range of projects and issues which are increasingly becoming more important as the quality of rural life and the services provided for communities deteriorate.
Through this web site we hope to keep you not only better informed about the range of services we provide, updating you on topical news and information, but most importantly providing you with a way of having direct and easy access to us.
Rural Community Council, 133 Loughborough Road, Leicester. LE4 5LQ. Tel: 0116 2662905
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Enter the Energy Saving Competition for community / faith group buildings or village halls.You will receive a free energy survey, loan of an energy monitor plus guidance and quarterly tips. You could win a free professional advisory report with an Energy Certificate and/or free thermographic survey with advice on improvements and grant funding. Visit www.leics.gov.uk/bsocompetitions to send your expression of interest by 22nd July 2009.
The Rural Community Council (Leicestershire & Rutland) has been awarded £432,000 to help combat suicide in the East Midlands.
Based on a successful pilot scheme in the county, which has seen the RCC running awareness seminars on suicide, the grant will now make it possible for such training to continue not only in Leicestershire and Rutland but also in Derbys, Northants and Notts.
Over 4,000 people die as a result of suicide every year; more than are killed in road accidents. It remains the main cause of death in fit, under 35 year old males and many hundreds of thousands are the victims of self harm. This successful bid will help raise awareness of suicide, dispel myths and taboos and give positive support to those who, as part of their work and everyday life, come in to contact with vulnerable and depressed people who, in their own different ways, cry out for help and understanding.
Jeremy Prescott Director of the RCC states
“This success is much needed recognition that suicide is a problem that needs resources and positive action. It is an issue which affects society as a whole. This funding will now allow us the opportunity to involve staff from key agencies , employers and most importantly the general public in helping them have not only a greater understanding of the problem but how we can all work together to address the tragedy of suicide.”
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Harborough District Council is calling on people to have their say on a crucial document which will help shape the way its neighbourhoods will look, change and improve over the next 20 years. It will identify where new housing, jobs, new schools, health facilities and new parks should be located. It will also look at issues such as climate change, gypsy and traveller needs, transport, retail, conservation and affordable housing.
A number of special Have Your Say meetings will be held as part of the Local Development Framework consultation. The Local Development Framework (LDF) is important to anyone living or working in Harborough district as this document will look at future services, facilities and development for the District. If you would like to find out more about the LDF and feed-in your views and thoughts please come along to one of the events listed below. The consultation period will run until Monday, July 20.
- Lutterworth- Swiftway Centre, Lutterworth,16 June 7-9pm
- Broughton Astley - Village Hall, Broughton Hall, 17 June 7.30–9.30pm
- Rural - Council Chamber, Harborough District Council, 23 June 7-9pm
- Leicester Fringe- Coplow Centre, Billesdon, 8 July 7-9pm