News
March 2025
Four specialist markets enjoyed in Loughborough
31st Mar
Residents and visitors enjoyed four specialist markets which took place in Loughborough in March. A popular vegan market returned along with the KickStart Market. The first ever Loughborough Artisan Market and a four-day continental market were also..
Popular circus to make its return to Loughborough
26th Mar
The thrills and spills of the circus will be returning to Loughborough over the Easter bank holiday weekend. Pinders Circus will be performing at Southfields Park in Loughborough from Friday, 18 April – Monday, 21 April. It will be the fourth..
Mayor’s Charity Dinner raises funds for two local charities
25th Mar
Two local charities supported by the Mayor of Charnwood had a successful charity fundraising dinner on Friday, 21 March. Cllr Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE is supporting Living without Abuse (LWA) and the Dog’s Trust Loughborough during her year in office..
Path set to improve sheltered accommodation for tenants in the future
21st Mar
Charnwood Borough Council has outlined a plan to improve sheltered accommodation for tenants in the borough. It follows a review of the Council’s sheltered accommodation complexes which identified the need to replace several schemes over the next..
Bold vision for future of local council structures submitted to Government
20th Mar
A bold vision which puts people and places at the heart of future council structures in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has been submitted to Government. (Friday 21 March 2025) The seven district and borough councils of Leicestershire and..
Leaders respond to city council’s local government reorganisation proposals
20th Mar
Cllr Pip Allnatt, Leader of Melton Borough Council and speaking on behalf of the Leaders of the Leicestershire District and Borough Councils and Rutland County Council, has issued a statement in response to the publication of Leicester City..
Improvements underway at award-winning park and town centre
19th Mar
Improvement work worth £1 million continues to take place in Queen’s Park and Loughborough town centre. The work in Queen’s Park includes improvements to the drainage system, lighting and pathways. The gateway entrances to the award-winning open..
Time running out to register to vote in the upcoming election
19th Mar
Time is running out for people to register to vote in the Leicestershire County Council election on Thursday, 1 May. The deadline to register to vote is midnight on Friday, 11 April. Over 133,000 people in Charnwood are currently on the electoral..
Grab yourself a free litter picking kit and help give Charnwood a spring clean
18th Mar
Free litter picking kits are being offered to residents to help give Charnwood a spring clean. Charnwood Borough Council is loaning out litter pickers, high-vis jackets and litter bags as part of the Great British Spring Clean, which takes place from..
Drop-in events for residents impacted by flooding
17th Mar
This press release was originally issued by Leicestershire County Council Residents and businesses are being encouraged to attend a series of flooding drop-in events that will take place across the county starting on 27 March. Those that attend will..
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..
