News
October 2024
Loughborough picks up national award in Britain in Bloom finals
22nd Oct
Loughborough was recognised for its glorious open spaces and community projects at a national awards ceremony. The town was awarded a Gold Medal at this year’s Britian in Bloom finals which took place in Manchester on Monday, 21..
Loughborough KickStart Market takes over town centre
21st Oct
A market for new traders and budding businesses attracted scores of visitors to Loughborough on Sunday (20 October). The Loughborough KickStart Market was held in Market Place and followed a successful pilot event in May. Organised by Charnwood..
Improvements for park and town centre
17th Oct
A £1 million package of improvements will be made in Loughborough town centre and Queen’s Park over the coming months. The work will improve footpaths and drainage in the park, upgrade the electrical infrastructure to better support events, as..
Pay your respects to fallen heroes in Charnwood this Remembrance Sunday
15th Oct
People in Charnwood will remember its fallen heroes at an event this Remembrance Sunday. Queen’s Park in Loughborough will again host the poignant Remembrance Sunday event on November 10. People will gather at the Carillon Tower, the town’s War..
Residents and businesses urged to be 'flood ready'
10th Oct
Residents and businesses in Charnwood are being urged to consider their flood risk and whether they need to take steps to protect their properties. The borough council has put together some key information to help residents and businesses understand..
All the fun of the fair returning to Loughborough
10th Oct
The historic Loughborough Fair will be returning to the town next month. Loughborough Fair, operated by Charnwood Borough Council, will be open from Wednesday, 13 November to Saturday, 16 November. It will be the 803rd year that the fair has taken..
Shop Charnwood campaign launched to support local high streets
8th Oct
Shoppers are being encouraged to support local high streets and businesses through a new campaign. Discover Charnwood, the borough’s destination brand, and Charnwood Borough Council have launched the Shop Charnwood campaign to showcase businesses..
Opportunity to switch-on Loughborough’s festive lights for one lucky youngster
7th Oct
Do you have a deserving youngster in your life who would love the opportunity to launch Loughborough’s Christmas by switching on the town’s lights in front of thousands of people? If the answer is yes, you can put them forward for Charnwood..
Project to preserve UK’s last major bellfoundry is completed
3rd Oct
A £6.5 million project to secure the future of the iconic John Taylor & Co Bellfoundry in Loughborough has been completed. A new-look bellfoundry museum has been created for visitors to learn more about the historic site along with improvements..
Businesses in Charnwood urged to sign up for free event
1st Oct
Businesses in Charnwood are being urged to sign up for a free event which will offer top tips, keynote speakers and networking opportunities to help them develop. Going for Growth will be held on Friday, 8 November 2024 as part of the Leicester..