Carlton, Leicestershire - <>

Carlton is a small rural parish located East of the river Sence in Leicestershire, England, around 2.2 miles North of Market Bosworth. According to the 2011 Census, Carlton has a population of 305 However, from 2014 it is estimated that there are around 330 people living there with a total of 283 registered electors. There are four roads in Carlton: Main Street (where most of the population is centred)Bosworth Road (at the east end of the village leading south to Market Bosworth and north to Barton-in-the-Beans)Congerstone Lane (at the west end of the village)Shackerstone Walk (formerly Occupation Road).Village lifeThe village has a strong community spirit, and there are regular parties and fundraising events for causes such as the church. There is an Investment Club which meets in members' houses once a month. The local fox hunt often meets in one of the farms on Shackerstone Walk. The Community also gets involved in other events such as the spring clean litter pick which has been going on annually since 1992. the day involves the clearing of all roads and verges leading up to the village to welcome spring. Most recently a total of 30 local people took part.FacilitiesThe village has a total of 1 pub, The Gate Hangs Well ', situated at the eastern end of Carlton. although Carlton is based in Leicestershire but the post office male is delivered from Nuneaton therefore Carlton's Post office address is Carlton, Nuneaton, Warks, CV13. The Parish is also crossed by the Leicestershire round circular paths, a 100-mile circular walk around the county connecting many places of historical and geographical interest. Therefore, the parish council works closely with the Carlton footpath group and the county council. It also an open space called the Carlton Diamond Jubilee Orchard situated between Barton Road and Nailstone road, which also has a small toddlers playing area in it. the orchard roughly cost £4500 and is maintained by the Carlton Gardening Group roughly. In terms of housing there is a total of 11 affordable housed However, in order to purchase these properties you must be on the Housing Register of Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council'' as they are not sold on a right to buy basis.

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