News
September 2024
Loughborough in Bloom strikes gold once again
26th Sep
Loughborough’s open spaces have received the highest accolade at the East Midlands in Bloom awards. It is the thirteenth time since 2011 that the town has claimed the Gold award for its glorious parks and open spaces. The awards ceremony was held..
Consultation launched on proposed changes to parking charges
24th Sep
A consultation has been launched by Charnwood Borough Council over proposals to make changes to charges at its car parks in Loughborough. The Council says the current parking charges have been unchanged for 12 years and during that time costs have..
Council claims top award for animal welfare support
24th Sep
The regulatory service team at Charnwood Borough Council has received the highest accolade at this year’s RSPCA PawPrints awards. The Council entered the ‘Stray Dogs’ category and received a gold award for its commitment to animal welfare. This..
Local village hall reaping the rewards of a Charnwood Community Grant
18th Sep
A village hall has benefitted after receiving a Charnwood Community Grant to help upgrade its facilities. Burton on the Wolds Village Hall was awarded £8,700 in June 2023 to upgrade the toilet facilities to make them more accessible for disabled..
Visitors enjoy a weekend of fun and music at Southfields Park
16th Sep
Visitors of all ages enjoyed a weekend of fun and music at Southfields Park in Loughborough. The Music in the Park event was held on Saturday and Sunday, 14 and 15 September and was filled with great live performances from bands, singer-songwriters..
Tenants showcase their gardening and creative talents at annual competition
12th Sep
Council tenants from across the borough are celebrating their awards following an annual garden competition. The tenant garden competition, which is run by Charnwood Borough Council, saw over 40 entries across 10 different categories, and showcased..
New woodland continuing to grow in Charnwood
11th Sep
A 15-acre community woodland in Hathern is continuing to grow after 14,000 trees were planted in 2022. Charnwood Borough Council created the community woodland on council-owned land in Hathern. Around 14,500 trees were planted in October 2022 to..
Excitement builds for Music in the Park event in Loughborough
9th Sep
Fun and music for all ages comes to Southfields Park in Loughborough at a new event taking place this weekend. Music in the Park is being held on Saturday and Sunday, 14 and 15 September and will be filled with live performances, activities and..
Southfields Park bandstand to be replaced with multi-use canopy
9th Sep
The bandstand in a popular Loughborough park is set to be replaced with a new multi-use canopy. The new structure in Southfields Park will be used to hold events at the open space and offer shelter and seating for visitors. Work is due to start to..
Queen’s Park and Forest Road Greenbelt Gardeners retain Green Flag awards
6th Sep
Loughborough’s Queen’s Park and Forest Road Greenbelt Gardeners have both received prestigious Green Flag awards once again. This is the 16th consecutive year Queen’s Park has achieved the Green Flag Award - the international standard of..
Last chance to submit Charnwood Sports Awards nominations as deadline approaches
4th Sep
Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 Charnwood Sports Awards. The event, which is organised and run by Charnwood Borough Council, is in its 14th year, and celebrates the sporting achievements of individuals, clubs and volunteers, as..
Main structure of Hope Bell is installed in Queen's Park
4th Sep
The main structure of the Hope Bell in Loughborough, which will mark the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on local communities, has been installed. The bell will be a tribute to the NHS and key workers and a reminder of how communities came together..
Loughborough Heritage Open Weekend offers rare chance to explore town's history for free
2nd Sep
A host of venues are opening their doors to the public for free as part of Loughborough Heritage Open Weekend. Visitors will be able to explore 12 sites in Loughborough as part of the event, on Saturday, 14 September, and Sunday, 15 September,..
Borough councillor resignation in Sileby and Seagrave ward
2nd Sep
Cllr Faye Forde, a ward member for Sileby and Seagrave, resigned from Charnwood Borough Council on Friday, 30 August. Cllr Forde was a member of the Green Party and was elected to the ward following the local borough elections in May 2023. A notice..
Second Loughborough KickStart Market for new traders announced
2nd Sep
A special market day set up for new traders and budding entrepreneurs is returning to Loughborough later this year. The first Loughborough KickStart Market was held in May and it is coming back to the town centre on Sunday, 20 October. The successful..