Melton parents can register babies now as lockdown eases

More than 1,500 babies have been born across Leicestershire over the past 12 weeks and Leicestershire County Council resumed registrations from yesterday (Monday).

Councillor Blake Pain, acting deputy leader, said: “Reinstating birth registrations is good news for parents during what remains a difficult time. “Social distancing measures are still in place – and we’re encouraging everyone to observe these – but this is an example of how we’re doing everything we can to provide key services safely.”

County Hall say registration offices are covid-secure and parents wanting to book an appointment should complete an online form at www.leicestershire.gov.uk/registrars/birth-registration/register-a-birth or call 0116 305 6565.

The county council says it is slowly reopening services as lockdown eases.

Its says nearly 13,500 primary school children across the county are now back at their desks, with most primary schools in the position of being able to open for a wider age range.

Towards the end of last week, 45 per cent of reception and year 1 children were in school - and 56 per cent of year 6 students were also in classrooms. Secondaries are welcoming back years 10 and 12 this week.

With libraries still closed the council has added 700 new e-books a month for users following a 35 per cent rise in loans.

Councillor Pain added: “Many of our vital services have been running 24/7 but some have been stood down or adapted.

“We’re supporting residents, communities and businesses by bringing back services, where we can, in line with the latest government guidance.”