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Roadworks w/c 6th July New work starting this week:... 2008-07-04 12:24:31 Roadworks w/c 6th July |
Wigston officers get 'on the buses' to speak to local residents Officers will be 'on the buses' in Wigston during rush hour to speak to residents about local policing issues.... 2008-07-04 11:07:33 Wigston officers get 'on the buses' to speak to local residents |
Chewing gum removal ><p> EXPERTS are getting their teeth into solving a sticky problem in Leicester city centre as the council prepares for a major programme of chewing gum removal.</p><p>Leicester City Council has appointed a company called Ramora to steam clean the granite paving to remove chewing gum in key areas of the city. Work begins on Humberstone Gate and Gallowtree Gate on Sunday (6th), with work continuing on five other streets over the next four nights between 6pm and 2am. </p><p>Areas targeted for cleaning are: Humberstone Gate, Gallowtree Gate, Market Street, Hotel Street, Every Street, Halford Street and Charles Street. </p><p>Ramora, who have successfully removed chewing gum from Trafalgar Square in London, will use hi-tech steam machines to clean Leicester’s streets. Each machine will heat water to 130 degrees, with the heat and the stream combining to remove the gum from the pavement. </p><p>Cllr Robert Wann, cabinet lead for the environment, said: “We are committe... 2008-07-04 10:50:20 Chewing gum removal |
Lead theft on Westcotes Drive Police are appealing for witnesses after lead was stolen from a property on Westcotes Drive.... 2008-07-04 10:29:44 Lead theft on Westcotes Drive |
Witness appeal after collision in Rearsby Officers investigating a non stop road traffic collision in the Rearsby area are appealing for witnesses.... 2008-07-04 10:29:43 Witness appeal after collision in Rearsby |
Witness appeal following assault in Blaby Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault at a supermarket in St. John's Court, Blaby.... 2008-07-04 10:29:40 Witness appeal following assault in Blaby |
Event for young performers BOXES full of inspiring objects have provided the starting point for a performing arts project for local young people taking place tomorrow (5th July).... 2008-07-04 10:17:17 Event for young performers |