If you would like further information or would like to get involved with any of the projects outlined below please contact Harborough Community Development Officer Samuel Howlett at showlett@ruralcc.org.uk. or 0116 2689 709

Fleckney

Fleckney Parish Plan - In Progress

Work began on the Fleckney Parish Plan in March 2007 following the formation of a volunteer steering group who now meet regularly in the Fleckney Library. In November 2008 an adult questionnaire was distributed throughout the Parish which received 351 responses. A separate youth questionnaire was distributed in the autumn of 2008 which received 178 responses. To date, they have also organized an art competition in conjunction with Fleckney C of E Primary School with Children invited to draw their likes and dislikes about living in Fleckney. The group have recently completed the analysis of all the data collected throughout the consultation process and are currently drafting a Parish Plan Report & Action Plan.

Next Meeting - Tuesday 24th November 2009 at 7:30pm in the Fleckney Library

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Foxton

Planning for Real - 2009

A Planning for Real project was successfully carried out in the Parish of Foxton in May 2009. The process began with the Pupils of Foxton Primary School creating Scale 3D maps of the Parish. Once completed the maps where put on display in a special School Assembly where all pupils were invited to highlight their likes, dislikes and ideas for improvement within the Parish. The maps were then put on display at the Foxton Parish Council Annual Meeting where the wider community were invited to add their comments to the map. Following the two events all of the comments recieved where collated into a report which has been passed onto the Foxton Parish Council.

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Frolesworth

Frolesworth Parish Plan - 2004

Frolesworth Parish Plan was completed and launched in March 2004. A full copy of the Parish Plan Report and Action Plan is available to download below.

Key Outcomes to Date...

A successful Neighbourhood and Countryside Watch Scheme has been established within the Parish since 2005 and continues to flourish.
Volunteers have taken part in Community Speedwatch to monitor the speed of traffic passing through the village as well as reporting HGV's ignoring the 7.5 tonne weight limit.
A number of grants have been awarded for the extensive refurbishment of the Village Hall (including the installation of a disabled access ramp) which was officially completed last September.

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Hallaton

Hallaton Parish Plan - 2005

The Hallaton Parish Plan steering committee was formed following an open meeting in May 2004. The group of volunteers worked closely with the Parish Council and other Parish organisations to consult with the community using a number of different techniques including; Adult and Youth Questionnaires, meetings and discussions with local groups and a Village Walk. The Hallaton Parish Plan report and Action Plan was successfully published and launched in June 2005.

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Houghton on the Hill

Houghton on the Hill Parish Plan - 2004

The Houghton on the Hill Parish Plan was produced by a group of local volunteers along with a representative from the Parish Council. The group consulted with the local community via separate Adult and Youth Questionnaires which were circulated in October 2003 and received a response rate of almost 60%. The final Parish Plan Report & Action Plan was completed and launched in 2004.

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Husbands Bosworth

Husbands Bosworth Parish Plan - 2006

13 volunteers formed the Husbands Bosworth Parish Plan steering group following an open meeting in September 2003. Separate Adult and Youth Questionnaires were circulated in December 2004 which received response rates of 48% and 60% respectively. The Parish Plan was officially completed and launched in June 2006.

Key Outcomes to Date...

Since the completion of the Parish Plan there has been a litany of achievements. The village playground was revamped with the assistance of a £10,000 Shires grant, a new dance group has been established, a new youth shelter has been installed, a neighbourhood watch scheme has been established and a new plastic recycling centre has been provided.