News
Play Park re-opened - installation complete
Following the closure of the Play Park for the installation of new equipment, we are pleased to announce that following completion of the works and a full inspection by RoSPA, the Play Park on Goadby Road has re-opened in time for the summer holidays. Come and enjoy the new equipment which includes an infant roundabout, sheep rocker, wobbly plank and balance beam combination. Thank you to GM Services...
Posted: Fri, 13 Jun 2025
Closure of Play Park for new equipment installation
The Play Park on Goadby Road will be closed from Monday 2nd June so that new equipment can be installed. Once the equipment has been fitted and inspected, the Play Park will re-open.
The new equipment was chosen following the public consultation and will consist of a roundabout, rocker, wobble board and balance beam combination. Please watch this space for news of the re-opening.
Posted: Thu, 29 May 2025
Public consultation - Public Rights of Way
Leicestershire's rights of way network has developed over hundreds of years and the Council recognises that it must meet the current and future needs of the public. Every council that is responsible for public rights of way must have a Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP).
The Council now has a draft Rights of Way Improvement Plan, informed by the feedback received and the Council's findings. Engagement...
Posted: Thu, 22 May 2025
VOTE - County Council Elections Thursday 1st May
From roads and transport, local health and social care to school places and waste disposal, the county council makes decisions on local services that affect everyone in Leicestershire.
We all use or may need to use these services in the future – that's why it's so important to use your vote on the 1 May to elect your local representative.
Posted: Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Compost Workshop - sign up now...
LCC are holding a compost workshop on Tuesday 29th April 7pm-8pm at Waltham Village Hall. Come and find out about the benefits of making the most of your waste vegetation matter and be more environmentally friendly.
Register through the QR code or contact the clerk via email - clerk@wotwatapc.org.uk
Posted: Thu, 17 Apr 2025
Report from the Annual Parish Assembly April 2025
The annual Parish Assembly was held on Wednesday 2nd April, 2025. Reports of the past year's activities were received from the Parish Council, the Biodiversity Group, Waltham 1st Scouts, St Mary Magdalene Church and the Village Hall. Two officers from Leicestershire County Council's sustainable travel department explained the new Foxconnect on demand bus service that uses Waltham as an interchange...
Posted: Sat, 12 Apr 2025
COMPOST WORKSHOP TUESDAY APRIL 29th 7pm
Come and find out how to make the most of your waste in this workshop run by Master Composters from LCC.
Click on the QR code to sign up - FREE EVENT
Sign up directly on Eventbrite here https://Introductiontocompostingwaltham.eventbrite.co.uk
Posted: Thu, 10 Apr 2025
CLOSURE OF A607 Wednesday April 23rd to Sunday 22nd June 2025
As you may be aware, Galliford Try are working with Leicestershire County Council to deliver the construction of the NEMMDR project. We would like to take this opportunity to provide you with advanced notice of the planned road closure of the A607 to the east of Melton Mowbray on the section between Thorpe Arnold and Melton Golf Club and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Why is the closure required?...
Posted: Fri, 4 Apr 2025
Dementia Friendly Cafe Opens Wednesday 16th April in Melton
'Timeless Connections' dementia friendly cafe will be run by Melton and Syston Vale Primary Care Network. It is a space designed to provide friendship, guidance, and respite for those living with dementia, their carers, and their families.
Dates: Every Wednesday
Times: From 12.00 to 3.00
Venue: Melton Vineyard, The Hope Centre, Nottingham Street, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1NW
Cost: £3 person includes...
Posted: Thu, 3 Apr 2025
Annual Parish Assembly Wednesday 2nd April 2025 7pm AGENDA
Come and find out what has happened in your Parish over the past year. If you want to find out more about the Demand Responsive Transport scheme (FoxConnect), LCC will be delivering a information session as well.
Hope to see you there - come and support your community.
Posted: Thu, 27 Mar 2025