News
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..
Council approves budget for year ahead
28th Feb
Charnwood Borough Council approved its budget for 2025/26 at a meeting on Monday, 24 February 2025. The budget sets out the Council’s spending plans for services in the coming year and lead member for finance, Cllr Ian Ashcroft says it shows a..
Networking events confirmed for tenants and leaseholders throughout the borough
27th Feb
A series of networking and pop-up events for Council tenants and leaseholders have been confirmed for 2025. Charnwood Borough Council has organised these events so that tenants and leaseholders can connect with Council officers, ask questions, and..
Community grant ensures Cinderella shall go to the ball!
27th Feb
Birstall Theatre Company marked their fifth anniversary by putting on a special production of Cinderella – with a bit of help from Charnwood Borough Council’s Community Grants scheme. The amateur dramatics group received a £1,000 grant towards..
'Tiny Forest' to be planted in Loughborough park
24th Feb
A 'Tiny Forest' is to be planted in a Loughborough park. The dense, fast-growing woodland made up of 600 native trees planted in an area the size of a tennis court has been earmarked for a corner of Jubilee Park in the Thorpe Acre area of..
Putting communities at the heart of future local government services
21st Feb
An emerging preferred model for new local government structures which puts residents at the heart of public services and ensures councils stay connected to communities has been outlined. The Leaders of the seven district and borough councils in..
No collaboration - our residents deserve better, say districts and Rutland council leaders
20th Feb
Leaders of the seven district and borough councils in Leicestershire and Rutland County Council have issued a joint statement following the announcement by Leicestershire County Council that it is unilaterally continuing with its proposal to create a..
Community grant helps Home Starter Boxes group keep up the good work
19th Feb
Hundreds of Charnwood residents have received vital support thanks to a community initiative providing essential Home Starter Boxes. Members of the Rotary and Inner Wheel Clubs of Loughborough have now put together 550 of the boxes, which contain..
Update on free event for Charnwood businesses and entrepreneurs
18th Feb
Time is running out to secure a place at a free event for Charnwood businesses and entrepreneurs. It comes as more details are confirmed for the event - Celebrating & Connecting Business inCharnwood - which is being held on Wednesday, 5 March..
Briefing to be held for prospective candidates in the Leicestershire County Council election
14th Feb
A session is being held to brief people who are considering standing in one of Charnwood’s 14 divisions in the Leicestershire County Council election in May. Anyone considering becoming a candidate is invited to attend the session on Monday, 3..
Council-owned car parks recognised by the British Parking Association
12th Feb
Council-owned car parks in Loughborough have been recognised by the British Parking Association as part of their Park Mark scheme. Charnwood Borough Council’s car parks have had the Park Mark for more than 20 years. The car parks are inspected..
Free bird boxes on offer for Charnwood residents
12th Feb
Please note, due to high demand, all bird boxes have now been reserved. We are asking residents not to attend without a booking to avoid disappointment. Residents in Charnwood will be able to attract more local wildlife to their gardens with free..
Consultation launched for new Charnwood Air Quality Strategy
10th Feb
People are being asked to have their say on a new strategy about improving the air quality across Charnwood. The draft Charnwood Air Quality Strategy, developed by the borough council, sets out how the Council will work with residents, stakeholders..
Works to begin on St Michael’s Court, Thurmaston
10th Feb
Works to redevelop a sheltered housing complex in Thurmaston into nine new bungalows will begin in February. Charnwood Borough Council has chosen Leicestershire-based construction company Mercer Building Solutions to undertake construction of the..
Four specialist markets to take place in Loughborough
6th Feb
Loughborough will host four specialist markets next month for residents and visitors to enjoy. A returning vegan market will be followed by a continental market and the first ever Loughborough Artisan Market to be held in the town. The month will..
Joint statement by leaders of the district and borough councils in Leicestershire
5th Feb
Leaders of the seven district and borough councils in Leicestershire have issued a statement following the Government’s confirmation that the county council elections in Leicestershire will go ahead in May and the area is not part of the English..
Partnership empowers next-gen planners with hands-on experience
5th Feb
Planning, design and development consultancy Marrons and full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau have partnered with Charnwood Borough Council and Loughborough University to offer students hands-on experience in the planning application and..
Tickets on sale now for Mayor of Charnwood's charity fundraiser
4th Feb
This press release was first issued by Living Without Abuse (LWA). Living Without Abuse (LWA), a local domestic abuse support charity, is delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for the Mayor of Charnwood, Councillor Dr Julie Bradshaw..
Charity begins vital canal repairs in Loughborough
3rd Feb
The following press release was first issued by Canal & River Trust. The Canal & River Trust has started work to repair a popular stretch of canal running through the heart of Loughborough. As part of its ongoing efforts to protect the..
Around £70,000 awarded to projects in latest round of Charnwood Community Grants
3rd Feb
Community projects across Charnwood have been supported with around £70,000 worth of funding. The Charnwood Community Grants, awarded by the borough council, are supporting 21 projects, ranging from community warm spaces to garden projects and..