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• Access to information

  The Parish Council has adopted a policy for the way it publishes information about its operations to the public.

• Advertising

  There are two Parish Council notice Boards in Huncote. One is in the bus stop on Narborough Road, while the other is on Denman Lane at the Community Centre. These are primarily used for advertising information from Huncote Parish Council, Blaby District Council and sometimes Leicestershire County Council. Local organisations wishing to use these boards to advertise their events are requested to first contact the Clerk for approval. Any notices displayed without approval from the Clerk are subject to being removed without warning.

• Allotments

  The allotments in Huncote are organised and administered through the Huncote Allotment Association.

• Ancient monuments

  The penfold in the centre of Huncote was renovated by the Parish Council in 2008 and dates back hundreds of years.

• Animal fouling

  Please contact the Clerk (Stuart Bacon), or Blaby District Dog Wardens (0116 275 0555) to provide details of your animal fouling concerns.

• Bus stops and shelters

  There are a number of bus stops in Huncote, along Narborough Road and Main Street. Please contact Arriva who operate the bus service for more information.

• Car parks

  There are two public car parks in Huncote. There is 30 minute, time retricted, car park at the back of the Spar, or alternatively there is parking available at the Pavillion for upto 6 hours, with no return within 3 hours. Both facilities have limited disabled parking facilities.

• Cemeteries

  The Parish Council maintains Huncote Cemetery for the populus of Huncote and those that wish to be buried here. Further information is available from the Clerk should you wish to prepare for a funeral or look for your ancestors who might be buried here.

• Community centres

  Huncote Community Centre is located to the right of Huncote Community Primary School on Denman Lane.

• Community grants

  Huncote Parish Council provides limited grants to community organisations each year. Applications must be submitted to the Clerk before December 1st for the following financial year.

• Conservation areas

  Croft hill is the nearest conservation area to Huncote with a nice walk up and around the hill to Croft.

• Council land & property

  Huncote Parish Council owns and is responsible for Denman Lane playing area, the sports field on Sportsfield Lane, Huncote Cemetery and the Penfold in the centre of Huncote.

• Council offices

  Huncote has not got a Parish Council office within the village. Official correspondance can be directed to the Clerk, who's contact details can be found on the Home Page.

• Councillors

  Please see the link to Parish Councillors in the left hand navigation pane.

• Crime prevention

  Your local Beat Officer is P.C. 936, “Chico” Vadhia, the P.C.S.O. is 6124 Katie Spencer and they can be contacted on 0116 222 2222. The Inspector in charge of Huncote (Blaby Local Police Unit) is Inspector Jonathan Brown who can also be contacted on the same number. Should you have any concerns about noise related issues please contact Blaby District Council.

• Disabled parking

  There are two public car parks in Huncote. There is 30 minute, time retricted, car park at the back of the Spar, or alternatively there is parking available at the Pavillion for upto 6 hours, with no return within 3 hours. Both facilities have limited disabled parking facilities.

• Dog litter bins

  There are various dog litter bins in Huncote. Please use these to dispose of all foulings and not just dumping your bags somewhere nearby.

• Entertainment and events

  Please check the Parish Council notice boards for information about local events/activities.

• Footpaths (rights of way)

  There are quite a number of public footpaths in/around Huncote for anyone to walk along and enjoy the surrounding countryside.

• Halls for hire

  For further information about renting a public hall in Huncote, please contact one of the following: Huncote Methodist Church Huncote Primary School St James' Church The Pavillion

• Parks and grounds maintenance

  Huncote Parish Council employs a Handyman and a deputy Handyman to maintain the parks in Huncote.

• Planning applications

  All planning applications should be directed to Blaby District Council's Planning Department, who will then approach the Parish Council and appropriate surrounding neighbours for consultation on each proposal.

• Playgrounds

  The playground on Denman Lane provides a variety of equipment and a football pitch for everyone in Huncote. There iis also an area deignated for under-11's to play, with seats for parents to watch their children while they play.

• Public meetings

  Huncote Parish Council meets on the first Thursday of each month. Please check the Parish Council Notice Boards for details of the next meeting.

• Sports and recreation facilities

  A variety of sports facilities are available at the Pavillion on Sportsfield Lane.

• Village greens

  There is a village green in Huncote on the corner of Narborough Road and Denman Lane.