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	Braunstone Village
		Braunstone is referred to in the Doomsday Book, and at that time the village consisted of eight households and was worth about 60 shillings.
		Braunstone Lane was once known as Coalpit Lane due to the packhorses bringing coal to Leicester from the Swannington coalfields.
		In 1924 a guide to the county described Braunstone as a 'curiously remote and isolated little village, with stately hall of brick, in a pretty park with water'.
	www.le.ac.uk /emoha/community/resources/braunstone/village.html (253 words)

	Braunstone - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Braunstone is a suburb of Leicester, England, to the south-west of the city centre.
		It was built on the grounds of Braunstone Hall, the remnant of the grounds of which are now Braunstone Park.
		By the late 20th century, Braunstone had become one of the most deprived areas in the city, and the area received nearly £50 million of regeneration funding under the "New Deal for Communities" scheme.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Braunstone (175 words)

	Braunstone Town - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Braunstone is a civil parish in the district of Blaby in Leicestershire, now known as the Town of Braunstone.
		This part of the parish, which contains a large council estate was detached in 1935 from the Blaby district and Braunstone Parish to become part of the county borough of Leicester, hence the present split.
		The use of the name Braunstone Town is more recent, and is an attempt by the parish council to distinguish their village from the modern council estate of the same name.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Braunstone_Town (143 words)

	Braunstone At War
		Braunstone Park's first use as a military camp began in 1940 when it became home to the Local Defence Volunteers - later to become known as the Home Guard.
		The Home Guard companies were formed in towns or villages, or between a group of villages, or as a part of a factory work-force, such as the one formed during the war by Leicester City Transport.
		During their stay at Braunstone, General Gavin was appointed Commander of the US 82nd Airborne Division, becoming the youngest General since the American Civil War.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/leicestershire/26247 (424 words)

	cover story (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Braunstone, a sprawl of 5,000 shabby 1930s houses on the outskirts of Leicester, is desperate.
		The huge landscaped Braunstone Park, the relic of an age when this was the retreat of Leicestershire’s landed gentry, has seen better days.
		Braunstone is not the only area struggling with the concept of community control.
	www.newstartmag.co.uk /braunstone.html (1583 words)

	Leicester City Council - The History of Braunstone Park
		Braunstone was a daughter settlement of nearby Glenfield and was established in the late 8th or early 9th Century, sited at the southern edge of Leicester Forest.
		Braunstone was given to Hugh de Grantemesnil, one of his most trusted Barons and the son of Robert Burdet is named as holding the land.
		Braunstone Hall stands proudly in the centre of the park along side the refurbished stable block accommodating offices and a Visitor/Information Centre that was opened 4th June 1989 by Councillor David Taylor.
	www.leicester.gov.uk /index.asp?pgid=1811 (3112 words)

	EMRA - Success Story: Braunstone Solar Streets (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		It is the same technology that powers satellites in orbit and, unlike solar panels, which simply heat water, the sun's rays are converted to electricity, which will meet approximately 33% of household needs.
		Background: Braunstone, one of the most deprived estates in Britain, was made a New Deal for Communities area in 2000.
		Further funds have been successfully sought and the panels on the roofs of Braunstone Homes, fitted by local people are the culmination of this work.
	www.emra.gov.uk /s_d_success/Braunstone_Solar_Streets.asp (286 words)

	Leicestershire Parish Councils - Braunstone Town - History of Braunstone Town (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Braunstone remained a picturesque little village with various tenanted farmsteads in 1925 the Leicester Corporation compulsorily purchased the bulk of the Winstanley Braunstone Hall estate for £116,500.
		In 1935 the part of Braunstone on the city side of Braunstone Lane became the North Braunstone Ward of the City of Leicester, and the parish of Braunstone in compensation had part of Lubbesthorpe added to its boundary.
		Braunstone’s population rose from 238 in 1921 to 6,997 in 1931.
	www.leicestershireparishcouncils.org /braunstonetown/25640.html (1811 words)

	Leicester - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
		The urban area spreads outside the boundaries of the city proper, and includes Oadby, Wigston, Braunstone Town, Birstall, Glenfield, Blaby, Thurmaston, Syston and Leicester Forest East.
		It became a county borough when these were established in 1889, but as with all county boroughs was abolished by the Local Government Act 1972 in 1974, becoming an ordinary district of Leicestershire.
		To celeberate the successes of 1997-98, the Leicester Mercury organised the placement of a statue portraying a cricketer, a footballer, and a rugby-player on Gallowtree Gate, not far from the Clock Tower at the heart of the city.
	www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/l/e/i/Leicester.html (2093 words)

	St. Peter’s church, Braunstone Park
		We’re part of the Saints, Apostles and Martyrs cluster with the Church of the Martyrs and Holy Apostles church.
		We work with the Braunstone Community Association, delivering “A New Deal for Braunstone” (part of the government New Deal for Communities programme).
		The St. Peter’s church, Braunstone Park website is powered by WordPress.
	www.stpetersbraunstone.org.uk (174 words)

	Go Leicestershire - E&A Details
		Braunstone Hall (not open) in the centre of the park is a Grade II Georgian listed building.
		Alongside is the stable block refurbished in 1989 in keeping with its original character and retaining part of the old stables.
		The park is easily located and accessible and regularly used by schools and groups for nature rambles and conservation studies.
	www.roomcheck.co.uk /scripts/ea_details.asp?dc=LM&wc=LM&css=dms&tg=&bg=&bkgnd=../LM/img/background.gif&areaid=&GroupId=1&venue=2504535&vnt=&fnt=&easi=&Catid= (535 words)

	The Experience Corps - News - Volunteering in England (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		On the Braunstone Estate in Leicester has been chosen as the local project and keen gardeners and all people aged 50 and over with the desire to help transform an empty piece of land into a thriving community garden are urged by The Experience Corps to get involved.
		Suzanne Kirk, Manager of The Braunstone Garden Care project said “To have the hard landscaping done on the 21st September means that we can offer a therapeutic garden to our community sooner rather than later.
		People on the Braunstone Estate will have somewhere safe and pleasant to come to and be able to sit or work in the garden.
	www.experiencecorps.co.uk /wcidd_leicester.asp (405 words)

	GENUKI - Braunstone Genealogy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The original records are held at the The Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland.
		Leicestershire Parish Councils have a brief description of the parish (known as Braunstone Town) on their website.
		Multi Media Mapping have a current map showing the location of Braunstone.
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/LEI/Braunstone.html (151 words)

	Environment City \| Braunstone Solar Streets (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Residents are able to generate their own electricity with the photovoltaic panels being installed through the Braunstone Solar Streets initiative.
		The scheme is managed by Environ and funded by the Department of Trade and Industry, Braunstone Community Association and the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund.
		The houses were transferred to LHA after Braunstone residents voted two-to-one in favour of having them renovated rather than demolished.
	www.environmentcity.org.uk /article.asp?ParentID=105&ArticleID=108 (386 words)

	Braunstone - Homepage
		'A New Deal for Braunstone' is the £49.5 million Government scheme to regenerate the Braunstone area.
		It is managed by Braunstone Community Association (BCA) a local, resident-led Neighbourhood Renewal Company.
		Many residents are already involved in 'A New Deal for Braunstone' as elected resident Directors of the BCA Board; members of theme groups that develop projects across the programme; participants in local forums; volunteers within projects; and those who pass on ideas and feedback that shape what we do.
	www.braunstone.com /index.asp (362 words)

	New Start - Community Regeneration Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Braunstone new deal for communities is fast becoming a byword for anything that can go wrong in a long-term programme of community-led regeneration.
		He does not believe that the level of ‘misinterpretation and misunderstanding’ experienced at Braunstone is inevitable in NDC programmes.
		Despite this, the NDC programme as a whole is ‘bloody good’, says one consultant who advises civil servants on national policy: the situation at Braunstone is a case of ‘bad luck’.
	www.newstartmag.co.uk /braunstone2.html (1654 words)

	New Start - Community Regeneration Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Braunstone’s experience is as relevant a lesson for policymakers as it is for other regeneration bodies.
		Of all the domestic slanging matches in Braunstone, those with Leicester Housing Association, its accountable body, were the loudest.
		Councillor Seare, who returned to north Braunstone eight years ago after living in the area as a teenager, says: ‘It is hard to believe we lived in that.
	www.newstartmag.co.uk /leicesterndc.html (1834 words)

	Leicester Comedy Festival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Braunstone Community Association is a new deal for communities pathfinder and is promoting events at this venue.
		We are committed to transforming Braunstone into a self-sustaining community through comprehensive social and economic initiatives - and of course events.
		The Events Team of the Braunstone Community Association organises a programme of events throughout the year, attracting all age groups and catering for the diverse interests of Braunstone Residents.
	www.comedy-festival.co.uk /pages/venue.php3?id=40 (115 words)

	Leicester City Council - Welcome to the new Braunstone Leisure Centre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Braunstone Leisure Centre opened to the public in December 2004.
		Braunstone’ – the £multi-million scheme to improve the area.
		Braunstone's new £10 million state-of-the-art leisure centre opened its doors to the public on Monday, 6th December 2004.
	www.leicester.gov.uk /index.asp?pgid=5684 (1024 words)

	Groundwork Leicester & Leicestershire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		This £500,000 project will make Braunstone, which is undergoing a massive regeneration through the New Deal for Communities scheme, a leading light for renewable energy.
		Braunstone Solar Streets is demonstrating how renewable energy can be used to help alleviate fuel poverty in low-income areas.
		This £500,000 project is being managed by Environ and funded by the Department of Trade and Industry's Braunstone Community Association and the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund.
	www.environ.org.uk /~environ/projects/solar_streets (263 words)

	Learning Zone Braunstone (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Braunstone New Deal for Communities Programme (NDC) is one of 39 pathfinder programmes set up across England by the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit for reversing the spiral of decline in the most disadvantaged communities.
		Earlier this year the BCA was struggling to achieve the progress expected and in danger of loosing it's New Deal funding.
		Our work reveals that in areas such as Braunstone there is a strong correlation between deprivation and poor health.
	www.vagaassociates.com /Learning/BraunstoneMain.htm (193 words)

	Solicitors in Braunstone Leicestershire England UK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Solicitors in Braunstone Leicestershire England UK Solicitors Online in Braunstone Leicestershire, England UK Welcome to Solicitors-England.co.uk, the place to find law firms in your area that can help with your legal issue.
		Solicitors in Braunstone England, UK provide you with links to solicitors, lawyers, legal advice throughout all the English regions, towns and cities.
		Personal injury lawyers in Braunstone Leicestershire England, UK can advise you, should you have suffered an injury in the past three years for road accidents, work related accidents, medical negligence, or a simple tip or slip injury.
	www.solicitors-england.co.uk /England/Leicestershire/Braunstone.htm (195 words)

	Florists Braunstone Flowers - Petals - Same day delivery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		All major localities in Braunstone can be delivered the same day if ordered by 2.00pm Mon to Fri.
		Same day delivery is available to Braunstone on all orders placed before 2.00pm Monday to Friday and before 10.00am on Saturdays.
		This means that if you have the special order that has to get to Braunstone quickly we are able to do it.
	www.petalsnetwork.co.uk /se/leicester-florists/braunstone-florists (641 words)

	Blaby District Council - Improved playground facilities in Braunstone Town (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The agreement stated that the money would be used within Braunstone TownÂ forÂ the maintenance and enhancement of existing public open spaces or the provision of new public open spaces within the locality.
		After careful consideration agreement was reached between the District Council and Braunstone Town Council to improve the two existing play areas.Â The plans for the improvements were drawn up by the District Council in consultation with the Town Council.Â The District Council then managed the project and oversaw the installation of the new play equipment.
		The play areas were officially opened on Tuesday 12th July by Councillor E. White Leader of Blaby District Council and Councillor P Moitt Mayor of Braunstone Town.Â They were joined by representative ofÂ the 2 councils, the developers, the suppliers of the playground equipment and children from 3 local primary schools.
	www.blaby.gov.uk /ccm/content/news-information/press_releases/2005/improved-playground-facilities-in-braunstone-town.en;jsessionid=a6ri_PPmOGp8 (424 words)

	Schools In Braunstone Town in directory.co.uk
		The Town of Braunstone in Leicestershire, Blaby District country of England, Central UK Primary Schools Secondary Schools Private Schools and...
		Braunstone Town Council makes small grants available to various organisations to assist their work.
		Braunstone Town Council provides administrative and financial support to the Braunstone Town Youth Council.
	www.directory.co.uk /Schools_In_Braunstone_Town.htm (285 words)

	Leicestershire Constabulary - Policing in your area - Braunstone (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Braunstone local policing unit covers a wide and mixed geographical area.
		Officers from Braunstone are appealing for the driver of a Volkswagen Golf to come forward following...
		Officers from Braunstone local policing unit are appealing for witnesses after a man indecently expo...
	www.leics.police.uk /policing/6_west_area/16_braunstone/24_braunstone_town (152 words)

	House of Commons Hansard Written Answers for 25 Feb 2002 (pt 35)
		In 1998 Braunstone in Leicester was one of 17 areas selected to be a round 1 NDC pathfinder.
		Braunstone is the most deprived ward in the East Midlands on the National Index of Local Deprivation.
		The Braunstone Community Association (BCA) was formed as a company limited by guarantee to deliver the NDC programme.
	www.publications.parliament.uk /pa/cm200102/cmhansrd/vo020225/text/20225w35.htm (1207 words)

	De Montfort University - 060424_2_Braunstone_Event (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Residents of Braunstone in Leicester are invited to a special event which will help them find out about education and employment opportunities open to them as well as much more.
		De Montfort University (DMU) and LeicestHERday Trust are helping to stage the awareness event to provide Braunstone residents with information on various subjects with a view to making a difference to their lives and incomes.
		The event, which takes place this Thursday, 27 April, is being held at the Brite Centre, Braunstone Avenue, Braunstone, between 11am and 3pm, and is a free, drop-in session which is open to anyone.
	www.dmu.ac.uk /news_events/news/current/Braunstone_Event.jsp (375 words)

	Audio (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		This is just one example of a number of racial harassment that can be produced that shows the Braunstone Community Assocation (BCA) are racist and corrupt, the board, staff, LHA and GOEM refused to let Mr Ross or Mr Doyley present their evidence for investigation which would can proved the BCA are racist and corrupt.
		On the 23rd January 2004 the Braunstone Community Association (BCA) Independent chair Richard Atkinson Archdeacon of Leicester OBE Church of England and BCA chief executive Keith Beaumont had a meeting with the Leicester Racial Equality Council and acknowledged a BCA director was guilty of a racial incident.
		Braunstone Community Association will not tolerate intimidation, victimisation or unfair discrimination against any employee who makes a complaint of harassment or who assists in an investigation of alleged harassment.
	www.braunstonevoice.com /audio.htm (5997 words)

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