News
Bluebells planted in the woods and Edith Cole Memorial Park
A big thanks to Deb, one of our dedicated tree wardens who take care of our green places and protect our trees on a completely voluntary basis.
She has planted bluebells, donated by the parish clerk, in the woods and in Edith Cole Memorial Park. Hopefully they will flower this year and they will eventually spread to create an impressive display. Cllr Fielden said she would like to build in this and... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 14 Mar 2025
Abstract Printing Community Workshop
Crown Hills Art Society will be offering another creative afternoon for Scraptoft residents on Wednesday, 26th March 1:30 - 4:30 pm in The Lounge at Scraptoft Hub, Malsbury Avenue.
All adults 18+ are welcome to come along to take part in this "Abstract Printing" workshop. All materials will be provided but please bring along an apron or wear old clothes as we will be working with printing materials... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 14 Mar 2025
Volunteers wanted to record and protect public rights of way
Leicestershire County Council is currently looking for volunteers who enjoy research and can assist in evaluating claims for unrecorded footpaths, bridleways, and restricted byways across the county.
Leicestershire County Council would support you in finding and researching lost ways and missing links or ask you to assist with existing cases and registered claims.
Your work would contribute towards gathering,... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 7 Mar 2025
GKR Karate
GKR Karate martial arts based self defense classes for kids, adults and families. Karate is not just about physical fitness and self defense. The classes are designed to help students of all ages and skill levels to also build confidence, focus, and discipline.
The classes are taught by instructors who are passionate about teaching karate and will work with you to achieve your personal goals. Whether... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 19 Feb 2025
Have Your Say on the Local Nature Recovery Strategy
There is less than two weeks left to have your say on the draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Leicestershire, Leicester, and Rutland. This lays out practical actions to boost the area's wildlife and natural spaces.
Leicestershire County Council is asking for your views on how we can tackle habitat loss, shrinking species populations, and the effects of climate change. Read the draft strategy and... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 17 Feb 2025
SCRAPTOFT NORTH STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
The current local plan allocated a site known as Scraptoft North for development. It is proposed to no-longer pursue this as an allocation for development in the draft new local plan. This is due to the effects of well known, long-standing and well publicised issues with development viability. The new local plan is putting forward other potential allocations nearby for consideration by councillors... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 14 Feb 2025
Willowbrook Natural Flood Management Volunteers Needed
The Trent Rivers Trust team are working on a natural flood management project in the Willowbrook catchment, and are looking for volunteers to help with some monitoring of the Willow, Evington, Bushby and Scraptoft Brooks. It will entail monthly sampling of water in the brooks and testing certain parameters. The results can then be uploaded onto an app, to record the data.
The Trust will provide training... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 11 Feb 2025
