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Flood Defence Update After £334,000 Secured For North West Leicestershire
Earlier this year, North West Leicestershire secured £334,000 of investment in local flood defence schemes to better protect homes and businesses in Long Whatton, Breedon and Diseworth.
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Amanda Hack welcomes government’s £2.7 million investment to boost local transport in Leicestershire
Thanks to this new funding, on top of last year’s £8 million uplift for better buses, Leicestershire County Council now has the opportunity to improve public transport and push forward schemes that strengthen connectivity for local people.
09/10/2025Read More -
New online hospitals to revolutionise care for local people
A pioneering new model of care is being launched to give patients faster, more flexible access to expert clinicians anywhere in England, without the need for a physical hospital site.
06/10/2025Read More
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As your local MP there are a number of different things I can help you with or offer advice on, such as; benefits, immigration, tax issues, problems with the NHS, child maintenance and education matters.
I would love to hear from you about what you think my priorities should be as your MP for North West Leicestershire and what matters most to you.
Please use the contact form to get in touch with me. Please remember to provide as many details as possible, including your name, address and full details of your issue.
This afternoon I visited residents on Grace Dieu Road who were affected by last night’s flooding alongside Cllr Peter Moult.
I’ve already reported the sewage that surfaced through the manholes, and a street clean is scheduled to be completed by the end of Monday at the latest. I’ve also reported several blocked highway drains, now clogged with debris, to Leicestershire County Council.
I’ll be writing formally to Severn Trent about the ongoing sewage flooding issues residents are facing, and will continue working with the relevant agencies to push for a long-term solution. ... See MoreSee Less
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A huge congratulations to Heather Scarecrow FestivalWe are thrilled to announce that Heather Scarecrow Festival has received the King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2025. The MBE for volunteer groups. 🎉🎉🎉
Whatever your role in bringing our annual scarecrow festival together, this award belongs to YOU. We are so proud of what we have all achieved by working together as a community. Committee members, scarecrow creators, Lynda and her Garage Sale team, the Football Club, guides sellers and sponsors give yourselves a big pat on the back. YOU ARE AMAZING!! (The King says so!)
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I’ve reported the broken manhole cover to Severn Trent Water this morning on Bardon Road in Coalville. They have assured me a team will be out within the next 4 hours to conduct an inspection and emergency repair. (UPDATE 17:00 15/11 -> Further work is required, and STW will be returning to complete the repair asap. A board has been placed over the hole in the interim, with additional cones surrounding it. Please take care when driving past.)
Please take care whilst driving along Bardon Road until the repair is completed. Some cones have been placed around this in the interim already by a member of the public or highways team.
They have also raised a job to clear what looks to be a blockage and conduct a clean up of the area in the next 72 hours.
I’m also aware of what looks like the pumps at Lockington Bridge not working at all or efficiently. I have spoken to the County about formally closing the road and I will be writing to Leicestershire County Council about this issue as this is something that is a regular occurrence.
That’s alongside speaking to Severn Trent about the reports of drains in Whitwick which also caused some localised flooding last night around Grace Dieu Road.
I will continue to liaise with the Environment Agency to monitor the impact on our local waterways over the next few hours and coming days.
You can contact Floodline for advice.
Floodline helpline:
Telephone: 0345 988 1188
Textphone: 0345 602 6340
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Please remain vigilant and take steps to protect yourself from the risk of flooding. In an emergency, always call 999.
You can also contact my office at: [email protected] ... See MoreSee Less
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Last week, I met with the Minister for Industry, Chris McDonald MP, alongside other Coalfield Labour MPs to discuss pension justice for British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) members.
This was followed by a meeting yesterday with the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, James Murray MP, to continue our push for the return of the £2.3bn investment reserve to pension scheme members. This could result in an uplift of up to 50% in members pensions.
I will continue to engage in these conversations wherever possible, and press for progress to support the 770 BCSSS pensioners in North West Leicestershire. ... See MoreSee Less
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⚠ A flood warning is in place for Grace Dieu Brook in the Whitwick area, which means that flooding is expected ⚠
Areas most at risk are Farndale and Grace Dieu Road in Whitwick. Properties and roads in Whitwick and Thringstone are also at risk.
➡ Sign up for flood alerts www.gov.uk/get-flood-warnings
➡ Check for flood warnings and alerts check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/
➡ Prepare to protect your property - sandbags are available from DIY stores and builders' merchants
➡ Whitwick Parish Council and other parish councils take part in our gel bag scheme www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/emergency_flood_gel_bag_scheme
➡ Our flooding advice and more information: www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/flooding
🚗Please take care when travelling - consider whether to travel and never drive through flood water. ... See MoreSee Less
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A huge congratulations to Bright Hope in North West Leicestershire! ... See MoreSee Less
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The Labour Party wishes His Majesty The King a very Happy Birthday. ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨 Weather Warning: Possible Flooding Ahead 🚨
An Amber Weather Warning for heavy rain is in place on Friday, with up to 40mm - 80mm of rainfall possible across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. 🌧
I have been in touch with the Environment Agency (EA) today ahead of the weather that is forecast for our area over the coming days, especially tomorrow.
We are likely to see localised surface water flooding with the potential for flooding from rivers and watercourses. Where required the EA will issue Flood Warnings for different locations over the coming hours and days.
Please check for alerts and warnings here: check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/ and sign up for flood alerts here: www.gov.uk/get-flood-warnings
Environment Agency teams are out checking on flood defences, clearing any river blockages and closely monitoring river levels across Leicestershire. These teams work around the clock to reduce the risk of flooding.
Now’s the time to prepare and stay safe:
✅ Sign up for flood alerts
✅ Move valuables and important items to upper floors
✅ Check your emergency plans and keep key numbers handy
If flooding does occur:
⚠ Listen for local radio/TV updates and check travel before heading out
⚠ Never drive through flood water
⚠ Avoid walking through flooded areas
⚠ Turn off electricity if water enters your home
You can also contact Floodline for advice.
Floodline helpline:
Telephone: 0345 988 1188
Textphone: 0345 602 6340
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Please remain vigilant and take steps to protect yourself from the risk of flooding. In an emergency, always call 999. ... See MoreSee Less
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I welcome the announcement from this Labour Government of the abolition of Police and Crime Commissioners that will save the taxpayer millions, as well as help fund our vital frontline services, which will always be our priority.
The role was an experiment introduced by the Lib Dem-Tory Coalition, with the current PCC being mired in controversy. This has distracted from the priorities that matter to my constituents, like restoring a local police station and expanding neighbourhood policing, which is something I will continue to push for.
Whilst I understand the strong feeling from the former Conservative and now Reform PCC for Leicestershire on the abolition of his role, it seems he is already at odds with his new party, who welcomed the announcement in the Commons this afternoon. ... See MoreSee Less
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