This section contains our latest press releases as well as links to our press release archive.
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March 2025
New multi-use games area in Birstall taking shape
14th Mar
A new multi-use games area (MUGA) in Birstall is on course to be completed by the end of this month. The MUGA is being created on School Lane playing fields and will be used for a range of sporting activities, including football, basketball and..
Council leaders meet Minister to discuss local government reform
12th Mar
The Leaders of Leicestershire’s district and borough councils, together with the Leader of Rutland County Council, met Baroness Sharon Taylor, Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Communities and Local Government on Tuesday, 11 March..
Invitation for residents to shape the future of local design
12th Mar
Charnwood Borough Council is calling on residents, businesses, and stakeholders to share their views on the design of buildings, streets, and public spaces across the borough. As part of its emerging Local Plan, the Council is developing a new Design..
Chance to light the beacon to mark 80 years since VE Day
11th Mar
A competition is being held to find a local resident to light the beacon in Queen’s Park in Loughborough, to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Charnwood Borough Council is searching for a resident with either a military background or personal..
Putting communities at the heart of future local government services
7th Mar
The Leaders of the seven district and borough councils in Leicestershire and Rutland County Council have set out their response following a meeting with the County and City Councils on Thursday, 6 March. The Leaders said in a joint statement: “It..
Business community gathers to connect and celebrate Charnwood
6th Mar
The Charnwood business community gathered to connect and celebrate the borough at a free event in Loughborough. The Celebrating & Connecting Business inCharnwood event took place at Charnwood Campus Science, Innovation and Technology Park on..
Funding gives Bradgate House ruins a chance to be reborn
6th Mar
This press release was originally issued by Bradgate Park Trust. Restorative work to the chapel within the ruins of Bradgate Park is underway. The historic ruins of Bradgate House and the chapel are much-loved landmarks within the park, and date..
Action-packed year of events planned in Charnwood
4th Mar
A series of exciting events are due to take place this year in Charnwood for residents and visitors to enjoy. From specialist markets and a summer music event to historic favourites such as Loughborough Fair, there is something for everyone to enjoy..
Competition invites council tenants of all ages to showcase their creative talents
3rd Mar
Council tenants and leaseholders of all ages are being invited to express their creativity as part of a new competition. Charnwood Borough Council introduced the Charnwood Creative Competition in their Council tenant magazine Your Homes Matter last..
February 2025
Charnwood businesses urged to take advantage of more special offers
28th Feb
Businesses in Charnwood are being given the opportunity to access vital support through discounted memberships to the East Midlands Chamber and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Through these exclusive offers, qualifying businesses in..