Broughton Astley
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Broughton Astley is a busy village and civil parish in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. Its population is growing rapidly as a result of housing development, reaching around 10,000 at present, having expanded from 6,487 in the 1991 census and 8,290 in the 2001 census.
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[edit] History
The parish of Broughton Astley consists of the villages of Broughton Astley and Sutton-in-the-Elms.
Broughton Astley in turn is made up of two different villages that were previously separate. They were Primethorpe and Broughton. Until recently there were still signs in the old Primethorpe area that still said "Primethorpe".[citation needed] Broughton Astley has been claimed to be the largest village in Europe[1] but this claim appears to be without foundation as there are many other more convincing claims to be the largest village in England.
Sutton-in-the-Elms is separated from Broughton Astley by the B581 Broughton Way bypass, and consequently retains its own separate identity.
Broughton Astley Parish Council held a referendum during 2007 to consider whether the Parish Council should become a Town Council. The vote was 83% against the proposal[2].
[edit] Education
Broughton Astley has three Primary Schools spread around the village. One is Orchard Primary School which is situatated in the old "Primethorpe" area. The second is Old Mill Primary School which is the link of the village. The last is Hallbrook Primary School which is in the old "Broughton" part of the village.
Broughton is also home to Thomas Estley community college. It hosts a wide range of night school classes and sporting activities.[citation needed] The community college is named after the man who first suggested combining Broughton and Primethorpe in the 1700's.[3]
[edit] Other
[edit] Local residents
- Willie Thorne, snooker player and commentator.[4]
- Graham Norton comedian and TV presenter.[citation needed]
[edit] Local Magazines
Take 5 Community News is a magazine containing community news.[citation needed]
