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There’s a celebration of local food and drink this month. Find out where to go to get a taste of what’s available and also find out about a free car parking scheme for Coalville.

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This edition of Vision is dedicated to local businesses and doing business.

But before talking business I am delighted that in August it was confirmed that the proposed development for Stephenson Green had been rejected by the Secretary of State. As a Council we believe fundamentally in maintaining and enhancing the character of our district, including its green spaces. We want to see development - but not at any price. Stephenson Green was a step too far and the strength of local feeling against it showed that.

That’s why we took the decision to oppose the plans and to put such a strong and compelling case to the Inquiry. It is gratifying that the Inquiry has listened to and recognised our argument that this development was simply not right for our district.

At North West Leicestershire we are doing all that we can to support business, bring investment and build for the future. One very tangible way we are doing this is through our new Buy Local initiative. As a Council we spend over £15 million a year on goods and services which help to deliver services to you. Now we’re making it easier and simpler for more of that money to be spent through local businesses who sign up to supply us. We’re particularly focusing on smaller businesses with contracts up to £35,000. But there are also great opportunities for bigger companies to get involved in building the prosperity of North West Leicestershire.

As I hope this edition of Vision shows, there’s a lot going on in our district which is helping to boost business, including the work of our own Business Focus team. The team is here to help with advice and information whether you are starting a business or have been running a business for many years. Please give them a call on 01530 454822 or email businessfocus@nwleicestershire.gov.uk.

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Vision is published by North West Leicestershire District Council. To receive a copy in large print please contact the Communications Team:North West Leicestershire District Council, Council Offices, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3FJEmail: communications@nwleicestershire.gov.uk Tel: 01530 454545

On 21 August the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government confirmed that there will be no Stephenson Green development on the Green Wedge at Coalville. Well done to everyone who campaigned against these plans.

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Now we’re launching Buy Local. Buy Local is a new way for local businesses to trade with us – and keep the money in our district. Buy Local is our way of ensuring that doing business with the Council is easier, simpler and quicker.

Registration with North West Leicestershire Buy Local means:

• You will automatically be on the list of businesses we will select from when we want to buy goods and services up to a value of £35,000

• You will only need to register once, making it quicker and easier for you

• You can update your details whenever you need to, including the goods and services your business offers. We’ll also send you reminders to keep you up to date

• You can add supporting documentation which we may need to know such as insurance or other certificates

• Buyers at North West Leicestershire District Council will be able to see your business when they are looking for potential suppliers

• Your business profile will be advertised on the Buy Local site for free

At North West Leicestershire District Council, our top priority is supporting growth and jobs in our district. Right across the Council we’ve looked at everything we can do to help.

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Buy Local is new. It’s designed to put your business in the best possible position to sell your services to us. All you have to do is register your details to take part.

You can register your business for FREE by visiting the Buy Local website at:

PLEASE NOTE: registration with North West Leicestershire Buy Local does not guarantee that you will win business from tenders and quotation exercises that you are invited to take part in.

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LEICESTERSHIRE FOOD AND DRINK FORTNIGHT

A tasty treatOver sixty of Leicestershire’s food and drink businesses are getting involved in a programme of events, tastings, demonstrations and special promotions, to celebrate the county’s passion for food.

The Leicester and Leicestershire Food Fortnight, runs from 22 September to 7 October 2012. It aims to encourage everyone to shop locally and savour the foods produced within the county – by raising the profile of many of its artisan producers, retailers, cafés, pubs and restaurants.

Look out for special promotions during Leicestershire Food and Drink Fortnight.

Here in North West Leicestershire, don’t miss the Coalville Food and Drink Festival on Saturday 29 September 10am – 2pm at Coalville Market place. The market will be full of the regular traders as well as guest food and drink providers who will be offering a flavour of what’s available locally.

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Shops that have already agreed to take part in the free car park scheme include Cayman Reef, JB nursery, Girl Talk, Kowalskis, Co op Travel, Springfields, Molly Coddles, Hermitage FM, Harlequin Dry Cleaners, Geoff Toys, H Samuels, Car phone warehouse, Subway, and Spec savers. Wilkinson’s and Bakers Oven are also considering joining the scheme.

The scheme will cover all Council managed car parks in Coalville and will be available all day, every day from October.

Leader of North West Leicestershire District Council, Councillor Richard Blunt said:

“I am delighted that through the Coalville Town Team, local businesses have developed this initiative. As a Council, North West Leicestershire is committed to supporting and developing local business and the car park refund scheme is really good news for Coalville.”

This is in addition to the free car parking which is already available after 5pm every day and all day on Sundays.

If you want to find out more about what’s going on in Coalville have a look at the Coalville town centre website www.coalvilletowncentre.co.uk or become a Coalville Town Centre friend on Facebook.

FREE CAR PARKING will return to Coalville thanks to a brand new car park refund scheme.

From October, shoppers will be able to receive a refund on their car parking ticket by making a minimum purchase from participating stores and presenting the tear off slip to the retailer. A mobile phone application and website to explain the scheme will soon be available too.

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National Paralympic Committees around the world are better connected thanks to North West Leicestershire-based media company, Quiet Storm.

The 2012 Paralympic Games in London were the biggest ever, featuring 4,200 athletes, from 160 countries, competing in 20 sports. Craig Spence, International Paralympic Commitee Director of Media & Communications, explains:

“It is important for the growth of the Paralympic Movement that we develop a long term online strategy. That is why we have teamed up with Quiet Storm. The cost effective solution they offer us allows us to create a number of low cost but highly effective websites in a short space of time.

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North West Leicestershire District Council’s Business Focus and Green Footprints teams have been working with local businesses and Leicestershire County Council to successfully secure £4 million to boost sustainable transport.

The cash, which comes from the government’s Local Sustainable Transport Fund, will be invested to cut congestion, boost the local economy and reduce carbon emissions in and around Coalville and Loughborough.

In the meantime, if you’d like to do something to help, you could be part of the Choose How You Move campaign, which encourages people to get fit, have fun, save money and help the environment, visit www.choosehowyoumove.co.uk or call 0116 305 0001 to find out more.

The money will be invested in new schemes including:

• ‘Wheels to Work’ – where young people are loaned scooters to go to work and training

• walking and cycling network improvements for Coalville e.g. new cycleway and improved signage

• the promotion of sustainable forms of transport such as car sharing, travel phone apps

• personalised travel planning – in the workplace, in education and at home

A better way to travel Coalville businesses and residents to benefit from successful transport bid

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Valentine’s Day may be a few months away, but it’s never too early to plan if you’re in business. February 14 2013 is the Love Business East Midlands event, which promises to be an inspiring and exciting opportunity for businesses in North West Leicestershire.

You can get involved by registering now at www.lovebusinesseastmidlands.com.

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It doesn’t matter whether you are a business start-up or a global corporation. There will be insights shared at this event which will enable you to accelerate your success when applied in your organisation.

If you love business, why not make a date now?

“Love Business is an event which brings together all of the businesses in the East Midlands.”

These initiatives are supported by North West Leicestershire District Council’s Business Focus team. The team is here to help with advice and information whether you are starting a business or have been running a business for many years. Please call 01530 454822, email businessfocus@nwleicestershire.gov.uk or visit our website at www.nwleics.gov.uk to find out how Business Focus can help you.

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Eating out? It’s 5 star all the way for more places in North West LeicestershireIf you’re eating out don’t just check out the menu, check out the food hygiene rating as well.

It’s easier to be sure about food hygiene thanks to the national Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. Restaurants, pubs, hotels, (as well as cafes, takeaways and other places that sell or serve food) are now being rated from 0 - 5 on their hygiene standards. The inspections are carried out by local environmental health officers – and in North West Leicestershire the number of top rated places to eat keeps on growing.

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“Over 56% of food businesses in North West Leicestershire have received a 5 star rating following their food hygiene inspection.”

It’s 5 star all the way for more places in North West Leicestershire

There are 485 5-star rated businesses in total within the district.

It’s easy to check out the ratings by looking out for the distinctive green and black stickers that businesses are encouraged to display to tell their customers the rating they were given.

If you visit a food establishment and you can’t see the sticker displayed – ask them what rating they have been given, or check out online at www.food.gov.uk/ratings.

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Get InvolvedVolunteering can really boost your employability!

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There are lots of opportunities to get involved in volunteering, from gardening, to admin, to working with older people or helping in a sports club. So whatever skills you have to offer, we can find an opportunity for you.

Volunteering is a great way to gain skills and experience that can help you to find work. It can give you a chance to try things out, access free training, boost your CV and gain references. Employers really see the value of volunteering, and a survey carried out by TimeBank through Reed Executive showed that among 200 of the UK’s leading businesses:

To find out more about how volunteering can boost your employment prospects, contact Voluntary Action Leicestershire on 0116 257 5050 or email helpline@valonline.org.uk or visit online www.do-it.org.uk

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On 15 November 2012, for the first time ever, the public across England and Wales will elect police and crime commissioners who will be accountable for how crime is tackled in their police force area.

If you’re not registered, you can’t vote.

The closing date for registering to vote in this election is 15 October. Registration forms were sent out to every household during July to September by North West Leicestershire District Council.

If you need any further information about registering to vote please visit our website at www.nwleics.gov.uk or call our Registration Team on 01530 454512.

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Don’t miss out on your chance to vote in the Police and Crime Commissioner elections

In October thousands of people who smoke will be taking part in a nationwide effort to give quitting a go throughout 28 days during October. They will be supported by family, friends and other smokers who will be stopping for ‘Stoptober’.

Just stopping for Stoptober would save a 20 a day smoker nearly £200, and imagine if you managed to keep it going! Wouldn’t that be handy for Christmas?

Your best chance of being successful at quitting smoking during Stoptober, or any time, is to get help from your local Stop Smoking Service. You can help at a time and place to suit you. Contact 0845 045 2828 or text 07717 420 560. There are clinics throughout Ashby and Coalville.

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Anyone interested, should contact Ann to check availability, pricing and possible viewing of the rooms on 01530 510515 or email her acave@mrc.uk.net.

If you are looking for a room to work, meet or play then MRC Community Action based at The Marlene Reid Centre has something to offer. With a wide selection of rooms to hire from just £8 per hour suitable for groups of 100 people or as few as four there really is something for everyone.

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Do you have a disability that you think stops you from taking part in sport? Do you want to get into sport but don’t know how? If so, why not have a look at the leisure facilities across the District have on offer. There’s plenty of fun activities to get involved with from Have a Go Club for adults at Hermitage Leisure Centre and Junior Have a go club at Hood Park Leisure Centre where a variety of sports are played, SPACE sessions for children within the autistic spectrum at Castle Donington Community College and Ibstock Leisure Complex and Hermitage Leisure Centre. If swimming is more for you, then why not give one of the FREE swimming sessions throughout the week a go. If you already come along to any of the leisure facilities in North West Leicestershire, have you joined the Leisure Link Scheme? If not then you could be missing out on some great discounts including FREE swimming. For more information, please log on to www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/haveago.

October half term of fun on its way Now is the time to start thinking about what your children are going to do over the October half term.

Plans are well under way at North West Leicestershire District Council’s Hermitage and Hood Park leisure centres for another fun-packed school holiday.

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Nominate your own sporting heroesIf you’ve been inspired by the summer of sport this year, then why not nominate you favourite local club, sports person or coach for the North West Leicestershire North West Leicestershire Local Sports Alliance Sports Awards.

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APPLE DAYDonisthorpe Apple Day Celebrations at Orchard Wood, Acresford Road, Donisthorpe - Sat 6 October, 11am to 4pm followed by a Barn Dance at Moira Miners’ Welfare 7.30pm to 11.30pm. Tickets cost £10 per adult, £5.00 under 14 years (includes a fish and chip supper).

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