The Shepshed Partnership News Page

Shepshed Partnership was "born" as the result of a meeting held in Shepshed Library on 29th October 1996 with various bodies and organisations to discuss the enhancement of the Hallcroft area in Shepshed. The first meeting of the Partnership was held on 16th January 1997. Since then regular meetings have taken place. Achievements reached by the Partnership include the refurbishment of Hallcroft Phase I and the Bullring. Phase II of the Hallcroft
In 1999 the Partnership, in conjunction with the Shell Better Britain campaign and the Historical Trust Fund produced "Discovering Shepshed's Secrets" which is a walk around Shepshed, highlighting some of the town's treasures and encourage use of local facilities. The trail provides a glimpse of the past, but also gives residents and visitors the opportunity to sample local shops, eating houses, the Friday Market, Building Society, Bank and the Park. The trail can be joined at any point, on foot or cycle and is never far from the Town Centre. The leaflet is available from many outlets around the town e.g. Council Offices on Charnwood Road, Shepshed Library and also the Tourist Information Point in Loughborough Town Hall.

A community project has been undertaken which resulted in the creation of a mosaic which has been erected on the Library wall in the Hallcroft.

The Shepshed Partnership is made up of organisations and individuals with an interest in Shepshed i.e. business people, voluntary groups, residents & local government representation.

The aim of the partnership is to regain community spirit and improve Shepshed as a whole. Meetings are held on a regular basis in the Council Offices/Community Centre at 47a Charnwood Road Shepshed. If you are interested in attending meetings or would simply like to offer comments or advice on improving Shepshed ? Please contact the Clerk to the Council, Brenda Snape on 01509 508872 or e-mail shepshed.towncouncil@btinternet.com for more details and minutes of previous meetings.

VISION STATEMENT

"WE WILL IMPROVE SHEPSHED BY REDISCOVERING THE HEART OF THE TOWN, BRINGING BUSINESS AND ACTIVITY BACK TO THE CENTRE, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES AND SERVICES FOR VISITORS AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY" - Shepshed Partnership 11th December 2003