Lutterworth East Given Go Ahead Despite Local Concerns

Speaking after the virtual Planning Meeting, Lutterworth Labour Councillor Paul Beadle said:

"I am extremely disappointed by the decision to give the massive development at Lutterworth East the go-ahead, despite local concerns.

"Permission was nodded through despite members acknowledging that County's current plan isn't the best option for relieving traffic in the town centre, and despite serious concerns around noise, air pollution and road safety.

"It was a narrow vote, going through five to four.  It was extremely disappointing that of those voting for the application none represented Lutterworth.  Speakers from Lutterworth were all opposed to the application in its current form but our objections counted for nothing."

Decision time for Magna Park extension

Magna Park 2 extension

To be considered at an open Meeting of  Harborough District Council – Full Council

At 6.30pm Monday 11th December 2017 Hangar 42 Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground and Aerodrome 
Bath Lane Bruntingthorpe LE17 5QS



The Magna Park is Big Enough campaign said it “is delighted that the planning application is being heard again, nullifying approval by the Planning Committee November 23rd” “It’s the wrong scheme in the wrong place”.

Harborough District Council has further information on their website. Search for 11th December. 


This is an open meeting – anybody from the Public is welcome.  Speeches from the floor will be made. Please note, however, this is a meeting of the full council, not a planning meeting. The rules are different. 


For further information please contact David Fish secretary davidfishcf@msn.com or 07779784786

Your Local Labour Candidates for Broughton

A Better Deal for Broughton

There is no doubt what will have the biggest impact on this side of the district in the next four years – the massive expansion planned for Magna Park.

We welcome the new jobs and the economic prosperity they will bring. But there is a danger – the danger that councillors from elsewhere in the district will see the bigger Magna Park as a money pot.

Some might try and spend that money elsewhere in Harborough.

Others will see it as a means of offloading responsibility for everywhere west of Husbands Bosworth.

We in Broughton have needs too - not just employment but affordable housing, more facilities for families and public transport.

What we desperately need is someone willing to stand up and shout for our rights!

Sandra Parkinson is standing in Broughton Ward

Sandra and her family have lived in Broughton Astley for fourteen years.  In 2013 she organised a petition to get traffic calming measures at the junction of Croft Way and Station Road.  Even the County Council agreed - but a subsequent petition about the exact siting let them shelve the project! The situation is only going to get worse with more housing and more traffic.  Sandra says, "I look to the people of Broughton Ward to support me in my bid to get peace of mind on this road safety issue."

Paul Maglione is standing in Sutton Ward

Paul has lived in Broughton Astley since 2012.  He is a workplace representative for Unite and joined the Labour Party because of his concerns over the NHS, zero hour contracts, and the erosion of employment rights.  Paul says, "Harborough District Council must get off its knees and spend some of its windfall from Magna Park on a regular bus service to and from Broughton.  Get cars off the roads and give local residents the chance of local jobs!"

d on this road safety issue.

Your local Labour candidates for the villages

Giving Villages a Voice

What does your District Council do for you?  Precious little if you live in a village west of the M1. The odd planning application, perhaps, but otherwise...  It's really not good enough and your chance to change things comes on May 7th.  Not that you'd know it, but it's not just about the General Election.  Every seat on Harborough District Council is up for grabs, and the suspicion is, your sitting councillors would rather you didn't notice.  That way they can have another four years dancing to the Tory tune of cuts, cuts, cuts, and pocketing generous allowances for doing very little.

Your Labour candidates, on the other hand, are committed to village life, protecting the rural environment whilst encouraging local jobs and demanding more facilities and services for local residents.

Malcolm Maguire is standing in the Dunton Ward.

Malcolm undertakes research into aspects of employment, education, training and the labour market, with particular specialisms in: the youth labour market; vocational education and training; employers' recruitment strategies; lifelong learning; career guidance; and employee development.  He has published widely on a range of education, employment and training related topics, and is a trustee of a Leicester-based charity which support vulnerable and marginalised people in securing employment.

Liz March is standing in Misterton Ward

Liz has lived in Walcote since 2003 and for the last six years has served as a Parish Councillor.  Her four children, now grown up, were all educated in local state schools but Liz fears that recent changes make it difficult for schools to plan for the future.  She says: "Housing is also important. I want my children to have somewhere suitable to live, but this need must be balanced by the desire to protect and preserve the environment."

Elaine Carter is standing in Peatling Ward

Elaine has lived in Arnesby for 16 years, and enjoys the village community. She sits on the Parish Council, contributes music to the annual May Fair, shares in the church cleaning rota, and enjoys the local film and book clubs. She is a keen activist on environmental issues.  Elaine says: "Having worked as a consultant paediatrician at Leicester Royal infirmary for over 20 years, I have first hand knowledge of how cuts to services affect poorer people most."

Remember to VOTE LABOUR ON MAY 7, or nothing will ever change.

Swiftway Polling Station Closed!!!

The polling station at the Swiftway Centre is not going to be available on 2nd May. Instead voters will have to make their way to The Pavilion on the Coventry Road Recreation Ground. Harborough DC did not realise that the building was not in a fit state to use until they came to deliver the ballot boxes for storage.
Obviously this could affect voting; particularly for the less mobile.
HDC are reissuing polling cards, and there will be extensive information on the day redirecting voters. This, however, is not good enough and we are to press them to provide transport; something that they suggested that we should do. If you live in the area and need help, let us know, or, if you are in a position to assist someone else we would be very grateful.
We can win this, but it will be close and every vote will be crucial. Please help us get the vote out and send this government a message that crushing the poorest whilst giving an easy ride to the most wealthy is not acceptable.