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November 2024
Charnwood Sports Awards finalists revealed
7th Nov
The finalists have been announced for the 2024 Charnwood Sports Awards. Awards will be handed out in 11 different categories at this year’s ceremony at Burleigh Court in Loughborough on Monday, 9 December 2024. The event, which is organised and run..
Loughborough Fair to roll into town next week
6th Nov
Loughborough Fair will be welcoming thousands of visitors as it returns to the town for the 803rd time. The historic fair, which is operated by Charnwood Borough Council, will take place from Wednesday, 13 November to Saturday, 16 November. The..
Jingle all the weekend starting with Loughborough's Christmas lights switch-on
5th Nov
Residents can enjoy a whole weekend of festive fun which kicks off on Friday, 29 November with the Loughborough Christmas Lights Switch-on. The event, organised by Charnwood Borough Council, will include entertainment, festive food and drink, and..
Former Mayors of Charnwood made Honorary Alderwomen
5th Nov
Two former Mayors of Charnwood have been made Honorary Alderwomen. Pauline Ranson and Dr Jill Vincent were presented with the title which is one of the highest that can be made to a former councillor in recognition of exceptional service to the..
Stunning poppy display installed in Queen’s Park ahead of Remembrance Sunday
4th Nov
A poignant poppy display has been installed in Queen’s Park in Loughborough. Around 6,500 handmade, sewn poppies have dressed a tree in front of the town’s war memorial, the Carillon Tower. The project, led by Loughborough in Bloom with the..
Winners of open spaces photo competition revealed
4th Nov
Talented photographers from across the borough have been recognised for their amazing photos of the outdoors in Charnwood. Charnwood Borough Council ran its ‘Love the outdoors in Charnwood’ photo competition for the third successive year this..
Mayor of Charnwood's Remembrance message
4th Nov
“It is a great honour and privilege as Mayor of Charnwood to share Remembrance with people from all corners of the globe. They, too, will be holding their service of Remembrance, which recognises so many men and women who have served during times..
Major regeneration scheme completed in Shepshed
1st Nov
A major regeneration scheme to make Shepshed town centre a better place to visit, live and work has been completed. The project, led by Charnwood Borough Council, has seen significant improvements made to pedestrian areas, street furniture, lighting..
Results for the Sileby and Seagrave ward by-election
1st Nov
A by-election took place for the Sileby and Seagrave ward on Thursday, 31 October 2024. The count took place following the polls closing at 10pm. The result is as follows: Steve Bellamy, The Green Party – 752 votes Alistair Duffy, Liberal..