Restore councillor sanctioned after bullying residents
Dear readers – Restore Britain councillor Whitford has been sanctioned by council bosses after receiving four complaints from residents about his comments surrounding the raising of flags in his ward. The Leicestershire councillor accused residents of being “anti-British” and “far-left extremists” after a row broke out over the raising of St George flags in a village.
In other news, the police and crime commissioner faced some scrutiny over plans to roll out £2m private security wardens to towns across Leicestershire, as a policing boss labeled the plans a ‘bad idea’.
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This week's weather
Monday is shaping up to be the hottest day of the year so far, and just in time for the bank holiday.
Monday ☀️**** Sunny. 33C
Tuesday ☀️**** Sunny. 30C
Wednesday ☀️**** Sunny. 24C
Thursday ☀️ Sunny. 28C
Friday ☀️**** Sunny. 27C
Weekend ⛅ Sunny intervals changing to partly cloudy by nighttime. 26C
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Councillor sanctioned after accusing residents of being ‘anti-British’ over St. George flags
A Leicestershire councillor who accused residents of being “anti-British” and “far-left extremists” has been sanctioned
PCC plans to roll out £2m security wardens to towns – but policing boss calls it a ‘bad idea’
Ashby, Coalville, Market Harborough, Loughborough, Melton, Oakham and Uppingham could benefit from the proposed plans, which could cost £2m
City mayor intervenes in Palestine flag dispute, says officers “overreacted”
The flag has reportedly been hung from the National Education Union’s (NEU) office, overlooking the Town Hall Square, for five years
Playground says Soulsby's £2m funding package actually means major budget cuts
One playground says the funding package now being offered by the council represents a cut of more than 50 per cent
‘Much-needed’ flats for homeless people sit empty
A year after Leicester City Council spent more than £10m on student flats for the homeless, the city centre building is still sitting empty
Photo of the week
Some of the Gazette team, board, and volunteers at our AGM last week. Photograph: Gianluca Misso
Things to look forward to
Knight School
This one's perfect for families. Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre seeks squires of ages 5 - 14 years to join Sir John of Bosworth on a noble quest against tyranny! 11am and 12:30pm on Monday. Tickets are £6.50.
An Evening with Richard Armitage
Acclaimed actor and author Richard Armitage will be headed to Kibworth Cricket Club to celebrate the paperback release of his novel The Cut. 7:30pm on Wednesday. Tickets are £10.
Phil Root: Flat Earth
Flat Earth is a solo exhibition by Bristol-based artist Phil Root, presenting new ceramic works. 23 May - 5 June. Modern Painters, New Decorators, Loughborough.
The Vimala Rowe Quartet
Vimala’s original music draws on a rich tapestry of influences: Jazz and Blues, African and Indian folk traditions, UK Indie, and Soul. Catch her quartet at The Phoenix on 28 Thursday, at 8pm. Tickets from £8.
Bridgerton Inspired Concert
A candlelit, flower-filled concert where modern chart music is transformed into live string performances. Saturday 30 May, 2:30pm. Tickets are £16.49.
A window to the past
View of Bennett and Physics Buildings, 1960s. Photograph: The University of Leicester
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