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Current Garden Waste subscriptions end on 31 March 2021. Subscribe now for Garden Waste collections from 01 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 to make sure you get this year's sticker in time for April.

Online prices for 2021/22:

• 140ltr small bin - £25.60
• 240ltr large bin - £37.60

How to subscribe/renew

• Existing direct debit customers do not need to do anything.... Read More »

If you've had a real Christmas Tree over the festive period, we will be taking these with your Garden Waste collection in January. See below for our guide on how to present your Christmas Tree:

• We will only take away one tree per property
• Please cut the tree down so that it could fit into your bin if it were empty with the lid closed
• Your Garden Waste bin MUST be presented so we can ensure there is a... Read More »

Please see the poster attached detailing Blaby District Council's Telephone Befriending Service open to those who would benefit from the service.

Leicestershire Trading Standards have been made aware of a scam, whereby, members of the public receive a text message advising that they are eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine. They are then encouraged to provide various personal information. The following is now posted on our Trading Standards Facebook page, please feel free to distribute as appropriate:

Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards... Read More »

Dear Subscriber,

Scam warning: Fake DPD emails and texts.

Action Fraud has seen a surge in reports relating to fake emails and texts purporting to be from DPD. The messages claim that DPD was "unable to deliver your parcel today" and provide instructions on how the recipient can arrange another delivery. The links in the emails and texts lead to fake websites that are designed to steal money, as well... Read More »

The parish council have made a temporary amendment to their Grants Policy in light of the COVID pandemic. The scheme is open to not-for-profit groups whose work benefits Leicester Forest East residents. Please see the link below to apply. The deadline is 28.02.2021.

Please see attached Fly-Tipping Signs warning of potential fines for those who fly-tip at recycling sites.

COVID - Tier 3 Poster

Please see attached Poster regarding Census 2021.

As part of the construction of the path around the perimeter of the playing fields, the parish council are constructing a bike track in the small field between the parish hall and the main park.