Review of Data Protection Policy - Consultation

Braunstone Town Council needs to collect and process data for the purposes of undertaking its duties and responsibilities, providing public services to customers, residents and hirers, to operate as a body corporate and as an employer.

The processing of personal data is governed by the Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulation.  The Council’s Data Protection Policy provides a framework for ensuring that Braunstone Town Council meets its obligations

The current Data Protection Policy was adopted on 30th April 2018 and therefore, is scheduled for review to ensure that it is fit for purpose for the nature and scale of the Town Council’s activities.

Proposed Revised Policy

The main areas of change in the updated policy are incorporation of:

  • Purpose and Scope;
  • pseudonymised personal data;
  • sensitive personal data;
  • the process for making and responding to a subject access request; and
  • Monitoring.

The proposed revisions to the Data Protection Policy are highlighted.  

Have Your Say

Residents, customers, users and partners are invited to comment on the proposed revised Data Protection Policy to ensure that it would be practical and fit for purpose. 

You may make comments in writing to the Chief Executive & Town Clerk, Braunstone Town Council, Braunstone Civic Centre, Kingsway, Braunstone Town, LEICESTER, LE3 2PP or by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The deadline for consultation responses is 9am on Monday 23rd October 2023

The post consultation version of the Data Protection Policy will be submitted to Policy & Resources Committee on 2nd November 2023 for consideration and adoption.  At this stage it is proposed the decision take effect from Monday 6th November 2023.

Review of Braunstone Town Council’s Health & Safety Policy Statement – Consultation

Review of Braunstone Town Council’s Health & Safety Policy Statement – Consultation
 
 
Under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, Braunstone Town Council is responsible for the health and safety of its workforce and any other persons who use its facilities and services or who may be affected by our activities.
 
The current Health and Safety Policy Statement was adopted on 30th April 2018 and, therefore, is scheduled for review to ensure that it is fit for purpose for the nature and scale of the Town Council’s activities.
 
The main changes in Health & Safety obligations since 2018 are as follows:
 
1.       Building Safety (Building Safety Act 2022) – this relates to multi-residential high rise buildings and the Town Council are not responsible for any.
 
2.       Fire Safety (The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2023) – this also mainly relates to high rise buildings; there are requirements concerning quarterly inspections of fire doors, which the Town Council already undertakes
 
3.       Mental Health - The Health & Safety Executive has put the reduction of work-related ill health, with a specific focus on mental health and stress, at the centre of its 2023 strategy and says that it intends to "deliver interventions that make a real difference".   Employers have a duty to employees and other workers (which includes contractors) to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, their health, safety and welfare (under sections 2 and 3 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974). This includes mental as well as physical health. This duty is not new, but has not, until recently, been the principal area of activity for health and safety regulators, whose enforcement action has focused on risks to physical health and safety. 
 
 
4.       Homeworking – The Heath & Safety Executive has made it clear that organisations that continue with homeworking or hybrid-working following the Covid-19 pandemic should keep under review how they are meeting their duties to ensure a safe and healthy working environment, being mindful of the differences in the risks to employees of working from home and remotely and working in an office environment.  The Town Council permits hybrid working and therefore it is to revisit systems for managing risks, including in the areas of mental health, lone working and ergonomics, to make sure they remain fit for purpose in supporting the Council to meet its health and safety duties.
 
 
5.       Protect Duty (draft legislation) – new legislation is intended to tighten security at venues in the wake of the Manchester Arena bombing.  They require venues and local authorities to have preventative action plans against terror attacks.  The protect duty applies to public venues (including Community Centres and Libraries) and public spaces (including parks and playgrounds).
 
 
Review of Policy & Procedure
 
The main areas of change proposed are incorporation of:
  • Employee Induction Health & Safety Training;
  • Job Roles and Responsibilities;
  • Mental Health;
  • Homeworking; and
  • Prevention of Terrorism.
The proposed policy is now available for consultation and comments and suggestions are being invited to ensure that it would be practical and fit for purpose. Please find the Health and Saftey Policy here: Health and Safety Policy Statement
 
The deadline for consultation comments is 12noon on Monday 14th August 2023. 
 
You may make comments in writing to the Chief Executive & Town Clerk, Braunstone Town Council, Braunstone Civic Centre, Kingsway, Braunstone Town, LEICESTER, LE3 2PP or by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The post consultation version of the Health and Safety Policy Statement will be submitted to Policy & Resources Committee in September for consideration and adoption. 

Councillor Callistus Fonjong

 

Liberal Democrat Party - Thorpe Astley Ward

Address: c/o Braunstone Civic Centre, 209 Kingsway, Braunstone Town, LEICESTER, LE3 2PP

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Elected:    October 2022

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Improvements to Cycling and Walking Routes

Braunstone Town Council is working with Leicester City Council, Blaby District Council, Leicestershire County Council and Sustrans on a plan to jointly invest around £1.2million in a range of improvements to create a safer and more attractive route for pedestrians and cyclists between New Lubbesthorpe, through Thorpe Astley and Meridian, into Braunstone Town and on to the Great Central Way and Leicester City Centre.

The City Council led scheme is backed by over £600,000 of funding from the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) through the Leicester and Leicestershire Business Rates Pool fund.  In addition, £450,000 funding has been secured from the Department for Transport’s Paths for Everyone scheme with our delivery partner Sustrans.

The proposalsill involve a range of improvements to create a safer and more attractive route for pedestrians and cyclists through Braunstone Town, Thorpe Astley and Meridian as follows:

Meridian Way

Proposals:

  1. Widening the footpath from 1.5m to 3m between the Murby Way and Foxon Way roundabouts 
  2. Narrowing of road crossing distances at the roundabouts at Murby Way and Foxon Way to create safer crossings at these junctions 
  3. Narrowing of the crossing distances at the northern arms of the 2 roundabouts over A563 Lubbesthorpe Way to help all users cross at these junctions

Progress:

  • Design stage
  • Once Design approved - trial to test capacity and design

Delivery:

  • Estimated Start date for works: December 2023
  • Estimated Completion Spring 2024

Meridian Leisure (which will be delivered as part of a project coordinated by its owners Savills)

Proposals:

  1. new path and access between Chiquito restaurant and Vue cinema onto Mossdale Meadows to allow users to to have a connected route between Meridian Way,Thorpe Astley and Mossdale Meadows, Braunstone Town
  2. CCTV enhancements
  3. signage improvements

Progress:

  • Work Commenced in June 2023
  • Stage 1 complete
  • Stage 2 & 3 to be delivered

Delivery:

  • Stage 2 due to be completed Summer 2023
  • Stage 3 due to be completed by Spring 2024

Mossdale Meadows

Proposals:

  1. Widening of the footpath from 1.5m to 3m from Kingsway to connection with Meridian Leisure, and vegetation clearance to improve visibility on blind corners to provide an enhanced pedestrian and cycle route
  2. lighting to be installed to create a more attractive and safer environment for all users
  3. additional CCTV installed
  4. Signage improvements through the park for walkers and cyclists

Progress:

  • Work commenced in February 2023
  • Stage 1 complete, subject to minor snagging
  • Stage 2 to 4 to be delivered

Delivery:

  • Stage 2 due to be completed by July 2023
  • Stage 3 due to be completed by August 2023
  • Stage 4 due to be completed by Spring 2024

Kingsway

Proposals:

  1. Creation of new 3m footpath to allow easier access from the western to the eastern side of the Kingsway
  2. Widening of footpath from 1.5m to 3m in the vicinity of the Narborough Road South underpass
  3. Creation of new 3m path to provide improved access from the Kingsway to Aylestone Meadows 

Progress:

  • Awaiting Technical Approval and Section 8
  • Blaby DC agreement for works over green space

Delivery:

  • Estimated Start for Stage 1: Summer 2023
  • Estimated Starte for Stages 2 and 3: December 2023

Aylestone Meadows

Proposals:

  1. Improvement to the existing boardwalk at Kingsway, to provide a better access to the Meadows for all users
  2. New 3.5m path across Aylestone Meadows, connecting onto existing track for pedestrians and cyclists
  3. Resurfacing of existing track to a width of 3.5m, up to Braunstone Lane East.

Progress:

  • Designs for Stage 1; new Boardwalk access being finalised.

Delivery:

  • Estimated Start date for works: October 2023
  • Estimated Completion December 2023

Town Council Leader, Councillor Nick Brown, states “with our Climate Change & Environmental Strategy, the Town Council is committed to working with our partners across the City, District and County to deliver infrastructure improvements which will support our residents to safely walk and cycle both within our Town and beyond to access local facilities, services and employment”.

Route Overview Map (PDF)

More information about this scheme and the other Transforming Cities Fund Projects in and around Leicester is available on Leicester City Council's website.    Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.    Telephone: (0116) 454 2461.

 

Updated: June 2023

 

Tenders

TENDERS 

 

PROVISION OF ONE 4 WHEELED DRIVE TRACTOR AND SIDEARM HEDGECUTTER  - 5 Year Lease agreement

 

TENDERS ARE INVITED from suitably experienced Contractors for the lease of one 4 wheeled drive tractor and sidearm hedgecutter for a period of 5 years, including annual servicing and maintenance.

 

BRAUNSTONE TOWN COUNCIL is responsible for maintaining the Town’s open spaces and parks, which comprises of nearly 32 hectares of land, which includes sports pitches, nature areas, woodland, an orchard and meadow.

 

For further infroamtion and forms please see below: 

Tractor and Side Arm Lease - Tender Information Pack  |  Sustainable Procurement Objectives Suppliers Form  |  Sustainable Procurement Objectives  |  Tractor and Side Arm - Tender Notice  

 


TENDERS ARE INVITED from suitably experienced Contractors for works on the Culvert and vehicular bridge over Lubbesthorpe Brook, Mossdale Meadows.

 

The work involves:

  1. To remove existing vehicular culvert bridge
  2. To replace vehicular culvert bridge with single box culvert
  3. To ensure new vehicular culvert bridge surface is sufficient to carry weight of the tractor (maximum net payload 6200kg and 209 cm width) and is sufficient to serve as both pedestrian and vehicular access point
  4. Raise stone turning area as per the attached plan
  5. To prepare and submit relevant Permit application required for the works, to the Environment Agency

The Contractor must provide within the quoted price:

  1. All costs associated with preparing the quote, including site visits;
  2. Meeting Health &Safety requirements;
  3. Site Set-up and returning the site to use, including removing all debris from site;
  4. Carriage and Off-Loading;
  5. All processing and administration costs;
  6. All labour and third-party costs; and
  7. Details of all taxes, including VAT.
  8. All costs associated with obtaining relevant Permit from the Environment Agency

 

Please find here full Tender Paperwork and information - Mossdale Meadows Culvert Tender Document Drawing of the area 

 

Valid tenders must include details of 1 – 5 above along with the tender price and must be delivered enclosed in a plain, sealed envelope, endorsed “Tender – Lubbesthorpe Brook and Culvert Bridges” and addressed to the Office of Chief Executive & Town Clerk, Braunstone Town Council, Braunstone Civic Centre, Kingsway, Braunstone Town, Leicester, LE3 2PP, or emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than 4pm on Monday 13th February 2023 

 

For further questions on the tender requirements and background information and reports, please contact the Office of the Chief Executive & Town Clerk, on 0116 289 9270 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Business Hours

Braunstone Town Community Library

  • Monday: 2.00pm - 6.00pm
  • Tuesday: 2.00pm - 5.00pm
  • Wednesday: 10.00am - 1:00pm, then 2.00pm - 5.00pm.
  • Thursday: 2.00pm - 5.00pm
  • Friday: 10.00am - 12:00 Noon, then 2.00pm - 5.00pm
  • Saturday: 10.00am - 1.00pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Closed on Bank Holidays
  • Braunstone Civic Centre & Thorpe Astley Community Centre

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    Closed Bank Holidays (Subject to hirings)

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    Kingsway,
    Braunstone Town,
    Leicester,
    LE3 2PP

    Tel: 0116 2890045
    Fax: 0116 2824785

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    Tel: 0116 2890045
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    Tel: 0116 2890704
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    Tel: 0116 3055909 or 01164820159
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