This section contains our latest press releases as well as links to our press release archive.
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For media inquiries, please contact the council communications team on 01509 634705 or 01509 634681 email communications@charnwood.gov.uk.
The communications team includes Mike Roberts, communications manager, Stacey Comery, senior communications officer, Lewis Harbon, communications officer and Daley Francis, communications officer.
June 2024
Mayor visits charity helping four-legged friends
27th Jun
The Mayor of Charnwood paid a visit to one of her chosen charities on Thursday June 20. Dogs Trust Loughborough is based in Wymeswold and cares and rehomes dogs when they are in need. They also lend a helping hand to owners who may be struggling to..
Summer activities for children available to book now
25th Jun
A variety of summer activities are available to youngsters across Charnwood. Active Charnwood, the sport and recreation team at Charnwood Borough Council, will be running activities from Friday, July 26 until Tuesday, August 20 at venues across the..
Celebrating Charnwood event to take place this weekend!
24th Jun
Free outdoor cinema screenings, funfair rides and food and drink stalls will be coming to Southfields Park in Loughborough this weekend. The Celebrating Charnwood event, operated by Charnwood Borough Council will be a weekend of fun for all ages on..
Council tenants and leaseholders enjoy networking event
17th Jun
Council tenants and leaseholders attended a special event on Thursday, June 13, 2024. The tenant networking event took place at Loughborough Town Hall and was an opportunity for council tenants and leaseholders to meet council officers from..
Sporting achievements to be celebrated with the Charnwood Sports Awards
14th Jun
The sporting achievements of individuals, clubs and volunteers will be celebrated at this year’s Charnwood Sports Awards. Nominations are now open for the awards which are run by Charnwood Borough Council. The awards are in their 14th year and will..
Planting workshop to take place as part of hanging basket competition
11th Jun
A hanging basket competition is returning to Charnwood for 2024 with some great prizes on offer. The Council’s open spaces partner idverde and Loughborough in Bloom are inviting residents across the borough to put on their gardening gloves and..
Further work to improve Shepshed town centre to begin
11th Jun
Work is due to start on further improvements to Shepshed town centre. Charnwood Borough Council will be carrying out work to improve Bull Ring and Hall Croft in the town. It is the second phase of a scheme which has seen improvements made to Market..
Check your parliamentary constituency ahead of general election
10th Jun
Charnwood residents voting in the general election on Thursday July 4 can now check which parliamentary constituency they are voting in. People living in Charnwood can visit my.charnwood.gov.uk and enter their address to find out their constituency..
Outdoor cinema screenings and family activities part of new summer event in Loughborough
7th Jun
A weekend of fun for all ages will be taking place in Southfields Park in Loughborough with a brand-new event this June. Celebrating Charnwood will be held on Saturday June 29 and Sunday June 30. This new annual summer event coincides this year with..
Special 50th anniversary category marks return of Charnwood Community Heroes
7th Jun
Charnwood Community Heroes is returning for 2024 to celebrate the wonderful work of residents across the borough. Nominations are now open for the awards which recognise those that go above and beyond in the community. The awards are being run by..