SPOTLIGHT Hamilton Newsletter
Welcome to the Hamilton Residents' Association, Leicester!
Bringing The Community Together
HRA Committee Meeting
First Thursday each month from 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Hamilton Library Hall, 20 Maidenwell Ave, Hamilton, Leicester LE5 1BL
Residents are welcome to attend as observers or to raise any issues they would like support for from the Committee. Looking forward to working with the team on some exciting new projects in the coming year.
Please email newhamiltonresidents@gmail.com to let us know you plan to attend.
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Image credit: Peter Smith, Natural History Section, Leicester Literary & Philosophical Society, July 2025
Saturday 19th July 2025
On Saturday, 19th July, members of Hamilton Residents’ Association joined with members of the Natural History Section of Leicester Literary & Philosophical Society on a mini safari to explore the grassy wetlands that lie between the north end of the Hamilton estate and Melton Brook. The event was led by Russell Parry, Botanical Recorder for Leicestershire and Rutland.
A wide variety of plants and animals were found - including these tiny but colourful Green Leafhoppers, which were hiding in the grass.
Russell commented that it was the most successful and useful outdoor meeting of this type that he had ever attended, not least because it provided the opportunity to help the people of Hamilton appreciate that 'next door' they have one of the finest remaining wetlands in Leicester.
For more information on Hamilton’s wildlife, visit: https://www.hamiltonresidents.org.uk/contact-us/environment/wildlife or email Alan Bevington 57rrd1955@gmail.com
Councillor Surgery
Councillor surgeries are face-to-face meetings held by Leicester city councillors for local people to raise issues in their area. Surgeries provide an opportunity for any ward resident to go and talk to their councillor face to face, and these take place regularly.
The Hamilton Library Community Garden is a hidden treasure that can be seen from inside the Library, and you are welcome to spend time there by opening the door at the back of the Library.
Come along on Friday, June 13th, from 11:30 to 13:30 to meet us, or on the second and fourth Thursdays in July and August, from 14:00 to 16:00. Or just enjoy the garden
All residents, their friends and family are welcome
We formed the Art Club 8 years ago with the help of a professional artist. Initially, we met at the Library with 5 people. We now meet at Laburnum Road Community Church Hall and have an average of 20 people. We meet every Thursday from 11.00-1.00 pm. We quickly realised that apart from love of Art, it became a social gathering and we have had trips out. We have held several exhibitions at the Library.
Clare Cole
Hamilton is lucky to have plenty of green space, including hedgerows with mature trees, woods, and wetlands. Not only does this make Hamilton a more pleasant place to live, but it also helps to protect Leicestershire's threatened wildlife...Read more
Dog Fouling on the highway carries an £80 fixed penalty notice for anyone who is caught not picking up after their dog.
To report the dog fouling to Leicester City Council use the Love Leicester App or call 0116 4541001 or email city.warden@leicester.gov.uk
Neighbourhood Link is a free, email messaging service for those who live and work in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, providing news and updates on policing matters that are relevant to you.
To receive updates sign up to Neighbourhood Link
North Hamilton was the proud recipient of the prestigious Green Flag Award. The Green Flag Award is an internationally recognised certification that rewards well-managed parks and green spaces in the UK.
“The site is attractive, welcoming well maintained and worthy of the Green Flag. Well done to all involved!”
if you are interested in finding out more information about the Green Flag Award read the full story
HRA Committee
Chair: Stephen Wadsworth
Vice Chair: Graham Coley
Treasurer: Kaushik Chandarana
Secretary: Minal Kotecha
Minute Taker: Alpa Kotecha
We are a residents’ association. Our membership includes everyone who lives within the geographical area of Hamilton within the City of Leicester and the ward of Humberstone and Hamilton. This includes homeowners and tenants.
Our primary aims are:
To bring the Hamilton Community together through organised Events.
To help support residents to improve the environment we live in by engaging with local service providers such as Leicester City Council City Wardens, Parks services, land management companies and Local Police beat officers
To support residents to look after our environment by encouraging them to engage in activities such as local litter picks.
Monthly Committee Meetings to provide a forum to raise local issues, engage with key local service providers and bid for funds from Ward Community Budget and other sources.
To support the local economy.
Our Committee members network with key service providers to encourage business-to-community links. For example, we have regular contact with Tesco Hamilton’s Community Champion, Greenbelt Groups Community Liaison Manager, Local Councillors and the Vicar at the Hope Hamilton church.
We are well placed to provide community links to our local schools and colleges:- Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School, Kestrel Mead Primary Academy, Orchard Mead Academy Secondary School and Gateway College via our ever-expanding social media channels which include Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram.
We have a strong team within the HRA Committee with Officers that include the Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer and Secretary who help support committee members to work in areas they are passionate about whether it be looking after our environment, maintaining our community garden, or organising events or community clubs to help bring our neighbours and their families together in a warm and friendly environment.
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If you would like to volunteer or learn more about the Hamilton Residents' Association and what we do, please send an email to newhamiltonresidents@gmail.com.