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.
April 2024
Chance to light the beacon to mark 80 years since D-Day
15th Apr
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 D-Day. Charnwood Borough Council is searching for a resident with either a military background or personal..
Man fined after rubbish fly-tipped in cemetery
11th Apr
A man has been left with a court bill of £750 after his rubbish was dumped in Loughborough Cemetery on Leicester Road. Charnwood Borough Council prosecuted Mr John Bromley, 28, of Woodthorpe Avenue, Loughborough after the fly-tip was reported to the..
Popular circus to return to Loughborough
10th Apr
The thrills and spills of the circus will be on display in Loughborough this April. Pinders Circus will be returning to Southfields Park for their third consecutive year with performances from Tuesday, April 23 to Sunday, April 28. Performances will..
Enjoy the sounds of a spring morning with Dawn Chorus Walk
9th Apr
People in Charnwood are invited to experience the magical sounds of the morning bird chorus at Dishley Pool in Loughborough. The borough Council’s open spaces partner idverde has teamed up with the Charnwood Bird Ringing Club and the RSPB to host..
Time running out to register to vote for upcoming elections on May 2
8th Apr
Time is running out for people register to vote for two elections which will take place in Charnwood on Thursday May 2. Residents will be able to have their say in the Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) election and the Loughborough..
£100k investment to improve Loughborough Carillon Museum
5th Apr
Around £100,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund has been secured to make improvements to Loughborough’s historic Carillon Tower and Museum. Charnwood Borough Council has worked with the Carillon Memorial Trust, which operates and curates the..
Have your say to help us make space for nature
4th Apr
The following press release was first issued by Leicestershire County Council. People are being asked for their priorities to help shape an ambitious new nature strategy for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland. The Local Nature Recovery Strategy..
Martin takes the helm at Loughborough Town Deal
4th Apr
A former Government business champion has been appointed as chair of the Loughborough Town Deal Board. Martin Traynor OBE is a former consultant and Group Chief Executive of the Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce and spent many years in the..
Charnwood celebrates its golden anniversary
2nd Apr
The borough of Charnwood is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024. The borough was created on April 1, 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972 when three former districts – Barrow upon Soar Rural District, Loughborough Municipal Borough and..
March 2024
Loughborough Leisure Centre awarded £235k to give pools energy boost
25th Mar
The swimming pools at Loughborough Leisure Centre are set to become more energy efficient after a £235,000 funding boost from the Government. Charnwood Borough Council and its leisure partner Fusion Lifestyle successfully applied to Sport England..