Its policy to used parked cars to slow traffic down, this is why no yellow lines between church and Gotham Road

"IT'S THE CAR OWNERS FAULT FOR GOING TOO FAST OVER THEM! THATS THE WHOLE POINT!!!!"

So driving over them at an appropriate speed, which I do day in day out, will not gradually cause wear to my vehicle? Wear which would otherwise be avoided?

Fool.

What is the Parish Council doing on behalf of the residents of East Leake re the stopping of the bus service after 8.15 pm in an evening.

This is impacting on people getting home from Nottingham after visiting relatives in Hospital in an evening, and also people working nights at Brush can not now get into work in an evening without transport, nor people returning from visiting relatives in Hospital at Loughborough.

Very well said 100% correct

I DON'T THINK SO, SO WHAT IS HUMPS DAMAGE YOUR CAR, IT'S THE CAR OWNERS FAULT FOR GOING TOO FAST OVER THEM! THATS THE WHOLE POINT!!!!

No, no, no. Humps in the road are not the solution. They cause wear cars' suspension regardless whether they were breaking the law.

The police station is only a couple of hundred yards away and I'm fairly sure a little old-fashioned traffic policing could soon get the situation under control.

And I'm not talking cameras, a real presence with a real bobby issuing real tickets.

In response to Confused - I agree with you - Main Street does need the traffic slowing. However it is all about statistics: there have been enough people killed / injured on Gotham Road to "qualify" for humps. Don't forget that a lot of school children cross Gotham Road twice a day, without a crossing patrol.
Now if enough people volunieer to get knocked down on Main Street, we might get something done there.......

I it just me or is anyone else confused to why the council have put speed humps down Gotham road and not on Main street. I have lived in the village for near on 40 years and correct me if I'm wrong but last time I looked there appeared to be far more adults & children walking and crossing on main street and far more parked cars than on Gotham road. Surely Main steet has a bigger need for slowing the traffic down expcially with children crossing for Brookside with no proper crossing. There needs to be speed humps right along the main street, that would slow the maniacs down hence providing a safer village center.!!!!

After making a complaint to NCT regarding the removal of bus services after 20:15 in an evening from Loughborough to East Leake, surprisingly it appears the reasons are due to politics. NCT are attempting to 'screw' money from Rushcliffe BC or Nott'm CC to pay for the service, Loughborough being in Charnwood/ Leics, therefore the impasse. Not enough users NCT say, Pensioners and return tickets don't count it appears. I also complained to Mr Clarke our MP, but he appears too busy to even acknowledge my letter!!

Why are there so many selfish, lazy people in the village who insist on parking in the disabled bays (without a permit) or on the double yellow lines down the side of the Co-Op? There is a massive car park round the back which is only an extra 20 seconds' walk away.

Does anyone know what is happening with Stanford Hall ?

Regards speeding, I have it in good authority that the Police will be doing speed checks in the village over the next few weeks

I agree but I don't think the Parish Council can do as it comes under the County Council. They're probably waiting for a few deaths before they take action

Does anybody care about the traffic speed though the village?
It’s about time the parish council did something , Somebody will get killed and that’s too late

Just who were the kids with the IQ in single figures who burnt the bench in Meadow Park. Can't they work out that we all pay for this vandalism (including their parents). Do their parents know what they get up to ? Do they care ?

Thanks Pauline.
It may be possible to get one of the experts from Notts Uni. to give a talk on the S.Notts Danelaw. The English Place Name Society is also (conveniently!) based at the Uni. I can put the local history folks in touch.(Steve.harding@nottingham.ac.uk)
All best
Steve

Sounds as if you could be correct Steve. How about joining the Local History Group and sharing your knowledge? Look under organisations for contact details

Dear all
Excellent web page. I think though the origin of Leake given in the web page may be incorrect.
The origin of Leake appears to be Laeke (Old Norse - brook or stream), and is consistent with East (and West) Leake's position in the heart of the Danelaw.
So we appear to be Vikings...
Place name experts at the University support this,
All best
Steve

Thanks for the comment Steve. We try.

Guess the Jigsaw quiz is too difficult for you all this time !!

Great bluebell picture but I couldn't get the web link to the location.

Moved to East Leake a short time ago with my wife and family. Just like to say nice web site.

The Bluebells in the wood by Colonel's Covert are exceptional this year. Where is Colonel's Covert see web link.

Image at...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Bluebells_wood.jpg

Thank you Mollie. If I am ever asked about Harry Carlton again, I will be able to give a confident and correct response.