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February 2025
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..