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January 2025
Council acquiring 16 new homes in Shepshed
17th Jan
Sixteen homes across two separate new build development sites in Shepshed have been acquired by Charnwood Borough Council. Six four-bedroom houses on the Jubilee Rise development in Shepshed have been acquired, along with 10 houses on another..
New stats reveal record breaking river levels
17th Jan
The following press release was first issued by Leicestershire County Council. River levels hit their highest point since records began during last week’s devastating floods, as the number of flood-hit homes nears 900. Agencies across Leicester,..
Free event to celebrate and connect Charnwood businesses and entrepreneurs
16th Jan
Charnwood businesses and entrepreneurs are being invited to attend a special free event later this year. The event - Celebrating & Connecting Business inCharnwood – is being held on the morning of Wednesday, 5 March 2025, at Charnwood Campus in..
Service to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day 2025
16th Jan
An annual service to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day will take place at the bandstand in Queen’s Park in Loughborough. The event on Monday, 27 January at 12pm, will see the Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE read a statement of..
Thank you message as clear up continues
16th Jan
The following press release was first issued by Leicestershire County Council. Residents, emergency service workers, council staff and volunteers are being thanked for their ongoing hard work to get communities back on their feet, as the flooding..
Full steam ahead for Loughborough Town Deal in 2025 as almost £27 million of investment already delivered
15th Jan
Loughborough Town Deal is on track for a big 2025 as more projects are due to be completed and get underway, meaning more millions of pounds of investment for the area. The Town Deal is backing 11 projects after securing £16.9 million from the..
Mayor of Charnwood to host Civic Service in Loughborough later this month
13th Jan
The Mayor of Charnwood is hosting a Civic Service later this month. The event is being held at All Saints with Holy Trinity Parish Church, in Steeple Row, Loughborough, on Thursday, 23 January 2025. The service, to be led by Reverend David Newman, is..
Local leaders express serious concerns about single unitary council proposal for Leicestershire
10th Jan
Leaders from Rutland County Council and the seven district and borough councils in Leicestershire have made it clear they have concerns about proposals to create a single unitary council for the county. The Leaders are disappointed that a statement..
Leader backs call for Government funding for flood-hit Charnwood communities
9th Jan
The Leader of Charnwood Borough Council has supported a call for funding from Government to help residents and businesses impacted by flooding. All council leaders in Leicestershire have written a joint letter calling for funding to be released as it..
New business partnership launched in Charnwood
9th Jan
Charnwood businesses are being urged to sign up to a new partnership to help drive investment in the borough. Business Connect inCharnwood aims to bring together businesses and Charnwood Borough Council to shape future policies, schemes and..