Council invites Green Plaque nominations from the Melton borough

Michael Palin (centre) unveils a county council plaque at Graham Chapman's former home on Burton Road, Melton, in December 2014 as Graham's brother Dr John Chapman (left) and County Hall leader Nick Rushton look on EMN-160203-114642001

Leicestershire County Council is calling for nominations to the scheme that recognises the impact individuals and places across the county have had on local communities.

The nomination window is now open and closes on March 30. The nominees will then be shortlisted to 12 by a panel of judges before a public vote to decide on the top six to receive a plaque.

Past winners of the accolade include the late Monty Python star Graham Chapman, with his plaque being erected at his former home on Burton Road, Melton, in December 2014. It was unveiled by his friend and co-star, actor Michael Palin.

To submit a nomination and for more information visit www.leicestershire.gov.uk/greenplaques

People nominated for must have been dead for at least 20 years. Property owners must agree to the nomination if a building is nominated.