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5000 houses: By-election candidates’ statements -
No outright support for proposals

On Thursday November 3rd voters in Syston, Queniborough, Barkby and Barkby Thorpe will be electing a new county councillor to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Cllr. Mike Preston. Before you cast your vote, it’s essential to understand where the different candidates stand on the key issue of the 5000 houses.

BABTAG has asked all those standing in the election for the Syston Ridgeway division to provide statements of their positions on the 5000 houses.

These statements are reproduced in full so that you can make a fully informed decision on polling day.

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It’s almost time to Light Up!

Thurmaston’s Christmas lights will be switched on at 4.35pm on Sunday 27th November with carol singing outside the Memorial Hall with St. Michael’s choir and the Thurmaston Scout and Guide Band.

Santa will be in his grotto to see the children and the Memorial Hall and Old School will be providing stalls and refreshments. Outside there will be kiddies rides, a living nativity procession and a Christmas Tree Festival in St. Michael’s Church.

VOTE VOTE VOTE
This is your opportunity to vote for two projects in Thurmaston:
QE2 FIELDS CHALLENGE
A project to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympics. The Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge, headed by its Patron The Duke of Cambridge and operated by Fields in Trust, is a fantastic programme to protect 2012 outdoor recreational spaces in communities all across the country as a permanent living legacy of these landmark occasions.
To vote for Thurmaston’s (Asda) Park on Barkby Thorpe Lane click on the link and vote now. www.qe2fields.com (use postcode LE4 8GP to search)

NAT WEST COMMUNITY FORCE
Your votes could enable Thurmaston Action Group paint a mural on the rear of Thurmaston Memorial Hall that will make the building fit within the wildlife reserve it backs on to. At the moment this building stands out like a sore thumb and suffers from graffiti. Visit www.communityforce.natwest.com/project/3511

OH BOY!
Back for one night only
Thursday 3rd November at Thurmaston Working Mens Club, 7.00pm in the Concert Room
Tickets £4 available from 0116 220 0698 or Thurmaston Print Shop, 814 Melton Road or pay on the door

Thursday 17th November
Tickets available now
£4 each see diary dates

CASH FOR
YOUR COMMUNITY
£12,500
available
www.leicestershireforums.org/cfb