Ongoing initiatives
Improvements to Impey Close Play Area and Open Space
Braunstone Town is currently working on proposals for improvement work to Impey Close playground and surrounding open space at Thorpe Astley. The Town Council intends to update and replace existing play equipment and safety surfaces and repair footpaths in the immediate area of the playground.
The Council is taking steps to embed climate and environmental awareness in our decision making and actions. The Council aims to play our part in supporting the community to do the same. Find out more on our dedicated Responding to Climate Change page.
Improvements to Cycling and Walking Routes
Find out about proposed new connections and improvements to make it safer to walk and cycle in and between Braunstone Town, Meridian and Thorpe Astley, including connectivity to New Lubbesthore and the Great Central Way and Leicester City Centre. Find out more on our dedicated Improvements to Cycling and Walking Routes page and also on Leicester City Council's Transforming Cities page.
Braunstone Village Conservation Area
Since 2021, the Town Council have been working closely with Blaby District Council and Leicester City Council to both develop proposals and consider the merits of the southern side of Main Street/Braunstone Lane becoming a Conservation Area.
Following a public consultation on the proposals in June and July, Blaby District Council on 24th September 2024 unanimously approved the designation and adopted both the Character Appraisal and Management Plan.
Full details of the Braunstone Village Conservation Area, including the area designated, Character Appraisal and Management Plan, can be found here: Extension to Braunstone Village Conservation Area
Shakespeare Park Improvements
Details and project updates on our ambitious proposals to make improvements to the sporting, recreation and play facilities at Shakespeare Park, off Avon Road, Braunstone Town.
The proposals include:
- a new multi-sports Clubhouse (completed)
- extension and improvements to the existing Car Park (completed)
- improvements to the play equipment and safety surfaces, including installation of sensory play equipment (due Summer 2023)
- improvements to the Tennis Courts (completed)
For more information and updates on this exciting inititative, please click here.
Braunstone Civic Centre - Facilities Improvements
Details of our refurbishment to the Civic Centre toilets, including our new changing places toilet, and the creation of a kitchen facility to enable the Civic Community Lounge to provide cafe services.
Revenue Savings: 2024 and Ongoing
Braunstone Town Council has approved one-off and ongoing revenue savings to ensure the Council focusses its activity and spending on its key priorities and objectives given the current financial constraints and future financial uncertainties. Find out more.
Mossdale Meadows: Flood Alleviation and Drainage Improvements
Find out more about proposed improvements to Mossdale Meadows at the Car Park and Lubbesthorpe Book to improve drainage and alleviate flooding.
