Charnwood Borough Council

December 2023

Electric vehicle charging points installed in car parks in Charnwood

18th Dec

Electric vehicle charging points have been installed in two car parks in Charnwood. Seven charging points are now available at The Nook car park in Anstey and King Street car park in Sileby which are both operated by Charnwood Borough Council. The..

The image shows a calculator and the words draft budget for 2024-25

Cabinet to consider draft budget

13th Dec

Charnwood Borough Council has produced a draft budget for 2024/25 which will be considered by Cabinet on December 14. The Council’s lead member for finance, Cllr Ian Ashcroft says the draft budget delivers a strong financial plan that supports the..

Join the Mayor of Charnwood for a festive carol service

12th Dec

The Mayor of Charnwood’s annual Community Carol service will take place during the Christmas period. The festive event takes place on Monday December 18 at 7pm at All Saints with Holy Trinity, Loughborough’s Historic Parish. Music at the event..

Man jailed after injunction breach

12th Dec

A man has been jailed after breaching an injunction which banned him from entering a street in Thurmaston. Edward Harty, 38 of no fixed address twice breached an anti-social behaviour injunction secured by Charnwood Borough Council and supported by..

Council acquire two new-build properties in Sileby

8th Dec

Two homes in Sileby have been acquired by Charnwood Borough Council and will be made available to households on the Council’s housing register. The new build properties are both two-bedroom bungalows and the Council has taken ownership of them..

Charnwood Sports Awards winners announced

5th Dec

Local sporting talent in Charnwood has been celebrated at an awards ceremony. The Charnwood Sports Awards recognised the work and dedication of individuals, clubs, coaches and volunteers across the borough. They also highlighted workplaces and..

Canal improvements in Loughborough officially opened

4th Dec

This release was issued by the Canal & River Trust A section of historic canal towpath in Loughborough has been officially reopened following a government-funded project to make it better for walkers, cyclists and visiting boaters. Charity, the..

The picture shows, from left, Anstey Parish Council vice-chair Sue Billington, Charnwood borough councillor and lead member Jennifer Tillotson, Anstey Parish Council chair Glyn McAllister and parish clerk Liz Hawkes.

Work underway to extend bustling village hall thanks to UK Shared Prosperity Fund

4th Dec

A village hall at the heart of the community is undergoing a transformation thanks to the support of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Anstey Parish Council is extending the Jubilee Hall to provide a second larger community hall for the local scout..

Charnwood businesses recognised at regional tourism awards

1st Dec

Charnwood businesses, events and locations have scooped up the top accolades at a regional awards ceremony. The Leicestershire Tourism & Hospitality Awards recognise the successes of events and businesses across the past 12 months. The awards..

Tree-mendous giveaway popular in Charnwood