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• Access to information

  Agendas for Parish Council Meetings are placed on the notice board on the corner of Oaks Road and Abbey Road. Information can be obtained from the Parish Clerk, Mr Brian Duncombe, on 01530 831383 Monday to Friday between the hours of 4 and 6 p.m.

• Bridleways

• Conservation areas

• Countryside

• Countryside conservation

• Crime prevention

  Charley Parish is a Neighbourhood Watch and Farm Watch area.

• Entertainment and events

• Footpaths (rights of way)

• Halls for hire

  The Oaks Storer Hall is available for hire. Contact Mrs Joyce Burton for details on 01509 504797.

• Local history

  Charley Heritage Group meets monthly and undertakes projects throughout the year. Contact Mrs M. Havers on 01509 503943 for details.

• Memorials

  The spinney at Copt Oak was planted in memory of Ron Pearce, a Charley Parish Councillor for many years. The Millennium was commemorated by two granite stones, one at the junction of Abbey Road and Oaks Road and the other at Copt Oak near the M1 bridge.

• Nature reserves

  Charnwood Lodge was designated a National Nature Reserve in 2000. It is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest. See www.lrwt.org.uk for further details

• Planning applications

  The Parish Council considers and passes comments to the Planning Department at North West Leicestershire District Council on all local planning applications.

• Public conveniences

  Toilets are available for public use in the car park of Mount St Bernard Abbey during the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Recycling (waste)

  Waste for recycling is collected on a fortnightly basis. Additional facilities are available at Shepshed, Coalville and most of the supermarkets in the area.

• Register of electors

• Sports and recreation facilities

  Oaks Tennis Club, Oaks Road, Charley. Three all weather courts. Contact Kerry Harlow for further details on kharlowoaksfarm@aol.com

• Street furniture

  Six benches at various sites are maintained by Charley Parish Council.

• Woodlands