RCC Coffee Afternoons
Please see details below of the upcoming coffee afternoons being held in the co-op on Laundon Way in November and December.
County Councillor’s Report November 2025
To view the November 2025 report written by our Leicestershire County Councillor, Ozzy O’ Shea, please click on the attachment below.
Groby’s Great Christmas Event
Just over a month to go until our free Christmas event!
Join us on Sunday 30th November, 4:30–7:30pm for an evening full of festive fun.
Join us on Sunday 30th November, 4:30–7:30pm for an evening full of festive fun.
There will be delicious food and drink, plenty of stalls from local crafters, businesses and charities, and a great line-up of local entertainment to get you in the Christmas spirit! This includes the Heart of England Chorus who will be performing following the light switch on at 6pm.
Kids can enjoy meeting Santa and his elves, face painting, a fairground ride, Mr Twister and an art gallery showcasing entries from our local primary schools in the Christmas craft competition.
Pop the date in your diaries – we can’t wait to see you there!
TTRO – Ratby Road/ Fir Tree Lane
Please click on the attachment below to see details about the upcoming traffic restrictions affecting Ratby Road/ Fir Tree Lane, Groby on 5th-6th November between 9am and 3pm.
Groby Juniors Football Club’s Proposal for Stamford Park
We want to know your thoughts on Groby Juniors Football Club’s Proposal for a new changing room, kitchen and toilet facility to be built on Stamford Park.
To find out more about this proposal and complete the short survey please click on the link GPC Survey on Football Club Proposal
or contact the Parish Council Office on 0116 2876985 / admin@grobyparishcouncil.gov.uk to obtain a paper copy.
Please be aware that this survey closes on 30th November 2025.
Sensory Garden Opening
Marina Park’s sensory garden is officially open!
We have many to thank for their contributions towards this including our fantastic estates team for their hard work and creativity, Groby Gardening Society for their contribution towards the planting and Mes Enfants Childcare for sponsoring the beautiful dragonfly mural that can be found in the garden.
This mural is the amazing work of international artist Nicola Wood, see above photo of her and her daughter. Thank-you so much Nicola, we have already received many compliments on your work and we’re sure that those visiting the garden will get a lot of enjoyment from it!
Thank-you also to Ady Dayman for opening the garden for us along with the help from his niece – Nicola’s daughter. We loved having you there.
We hope that you find this garden a calm and welcoming space to enjoy. Look out for new features being installed in the upcoming months!
If you’re interested in sponsoring a mural for the garden, please contact us at 0116 2876985 or admin@grobyparishcouncil.gov.uk.
County Councillor’s Report October 2025
To view the October 2025 report written by our Leicestershire County Councillor, Ozzy O’ Shea, please click on the attachment below.
Park Gates Closing Time
Please be advised that the park gates in Groby will be closing at 4:30pm from Wednesday 1st October.
To avoid your cars being locked in the car park, please ensure that your vehicle has left the car park before this time.
Many thanks.
External Auditor Information 2024-25
Please see below, links to the documentation received from the external auditor regarding accounts for the year ended 31st March 2025.
These can also be found on the finance page of this website and on the noticeboard outside the Parish Council.
Stallholder Information
We’re delighted to announce that the proceeds from this year’s stallholder fees at Groby’s Great Christmas Event will be donated to LOROS Hospice, a wonderful local charity providing care and support to thousands of people and families across Leicestershire.
We still have a few stalls available – so if you’d like to showcase your crafts, gifts, bakes or festive treats and help raise money for a fantastic cause, now’s the time to get involved!
To book a stall or find out more, email admin@grobyparishcouncil.gov.uk or call 0116 2876985
