News
September 2022
Leader's Viewpoint: Supporting communities through grants funding
30th Sep
Cllr Jonathan Morgan, Leader of Charnwood Borough Council, gives his monthly Viewpoint update by video for September. In the video, he talks about the Council’s grants which are given to a variety of organisations and groups across the borough for..
Vegan Market is coming back to Loughborough!
30th Sep
Loughborough will welcome a vegan market for the second time on Sunday October 16. The event which proved popular with residents and visitors to the town earlier this year, is being run by the Vegan Market Co. in partnership with Charnwood Borough..
Great view of Bedford Square Gateway Project
30th Sep
We've produced this video to give you a great view of Bedford Square, Ward's End and Devonshire Square in Loughborough which has been improved through the Bedford Square Gateway Project. The scheme has seen pavements widened, a public open space..
Exciting new cast unveiled for Sleeping Beauty pantomime at Loughborough Town Hall
30th Sep
The following press release with first issued by Loughborough Town Hall. Loughborough Town Hall and producers Little Wolf Entertainment are excited to reveal the full cast for their eagerly-awaited new pantomime Sleeping Beauty, which begins..
Tenants awarded for their talents in annual garden competition
29th Sep
Council tenants from across the borough have received awards for their gardening talents in an annual competition. The tenant garden competition, which is run by Charnwood Borough Council, is split into six different categories, to showcase gardens..
Video: Updated byelaws adopted for cosmetic businesses
29th Sep
In this video, Cllr Shona Rattray, lead member for business support explains why updated byelaws are being introduced for Charnwood businesses which offer skin piercing treatments such as tattooing and microblading. We also hear from Stuart Adkins,..
Safety partnership secures £149,000 to help tackle anti-social behaviour and crime
28th Sep
Charnwood Community Safety Partnership has secured £149,000 to help reduce youth-related anti-social behaviour and crime. The partnership, which is made up of the borough council, police, county council, health agencies and others, has received..
Updated byelaws introduced for skin piercing firms in Charnwood
28th Sep
Cosmetic businesses in Charnwood which offer skin piercing treatments such as tattooing and microblading are being urged to register with Charnwood Borough Council following the introduction of updated byelaws. The Council recently adopted the..
Beware of scam energy rebate messages
28th Sep
Residents in Charnwood are being urged to be aware of potential energy rebate scammers. There has been a rise in fake text messages and emails claiming to be from ‘GOVUK’ and Ofgem, the independent regulator for Great Britain. The messages will..
Local residents learn about Loughborough’s Tiny Forest
27th Sep
A community event was recently held at Loughborough’s Tiny Forest, giving local residents an opportunity to find out more about the environmental and social benefits of the forest. Last year, Charnwood Borough Council worked in partnership with..
Cycling project pedalling ahead after receiving Charnwood Community Grant
27th Sep
A community group dedicated to offering cycle training and bike maintenance has been awarded a £3,750 community grant from Charnwood Borough Council. B-BUDDIES, a non-profit community interest company, aim is to make cycling more accessible for..
Video: Council tenants discuss the importance of joining the Charnwood Housing Residents Forum (CHRF)
26th Sep
The Charnwood Housing Residents Forum (CHRF) is group of council tenants and leaseholders that meet every month and they are looking for new members. The group discuss topics such as policy and procedures, strategies, capital expenditure, voids..
Not long left to nominate your sporting stars
26th Sep
Residents are being encouraged to enter their nominations for the Charnwood Sport Awards 2022. The awards, run by Charnwood Borough Council, celebrate the sporting achievements of residents and the dedication of sports clubs across the borough. This..
Video: Lead member for public housing talks about the customer engagement strategy for council tenants
22nd Sep
Charnwood Borough Council has published a new customer engagement strategy to improve the way the Council involves tenants and leaseholders in shaping its services. In this short video, lead member for public housing Cllr James Poland talks about the..
New strategy to engage with tenants and improve services
22nd Sep
A fresh commitment and strategy to help engage with tenants has been made by Charnwood Borough Council. It has published a new customer engagement strategy to improve the way the Council involves tenants and leaseholders in shaping its services. The..
Loughborough in Bloom secures gold!
21st Sep
Loughborough has struck gold once again in the East Midlands in Bloom awards. The town was awarded with the highest recognition in the ceremony which was held at Loughborough Town Hall on Wednesday September 21. It is the eleventh time since 2011..
Tributes for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II collected by Mayor of Charnwood
21st Sep
Flowers left in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the Carillon Tower in Queen’s Park in Loughborough have been collected. The Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr Jennifer Tillotson, joined the Council’s open spaces partner, idverde, in removing..
Thanksgiving event in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II takes place in Loughborough
17th Sep
A Thanksgiving service in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II took place in Loughborough on Friday September 16. The Mayor of Charnwood and residents attended the service at All Saints with Holy Trinity Church. The service included a number of..
Council customs during period of mourning
16th Sep
When we are in a period of national mourning, the Council has a range of customs it introduces, some of which date back many hundreds of years. For example, Councillors will wear black armbands for some events and meetings that take place. The..
Memories of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
15th Sep
Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Councillors, including the Mayor of Charnwood have shared their memories of meeting Her Majesty or their memories of the longest serving monarch. Below we have two stories and a video from Cllr Mary..
Buildings illuminated in purple in memory of Queen Elizabeth II
15th Sep
Charnwood Borough Council's offices in Loughborough and Loughborough Town Hall have been illuminated in purple in memory of Queen Elizabeth II. The buildings will remain lit up in the evenings until after the funeral. Books of Condolence remain open..
The Council’s plans and arrangements during the national period of mourning
14th Sep
The Council has been marking the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the Proclamation of King Charles III. Here is some information about further events and service changes during the national mourning period. A Civic Thanksgiving Service is being held..
Residents invited to join Thanksgiving service for Her Majesty The Queen
13th Sep
A Thanksgiving service of the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be held in Loughborough on Friday, September 16. Residents are invited to join the Mayor of Charnwood for the service at All Saints with Holy Trinity Church in..
Video: Deputy Lieutenant for Leicestershire, Dr Nik Kotecha welcomes residents ahead of the local Proclamation
12th Sep
Deputy Lieutenant, for the County of Leicestershire, Dr Nik Kotecha, welcomed residents to Queen's Park in Loughborough, ahead of the local reading of the Proclamation before handing over to the Mayor of Charnwood. In this video below, you can watch..
Video: The Mayor of Charnwood reads out the local Proclamation
12th Sep
Crowds gathered to hear the reading of the Proclamation of King Charles III at Queen’s Park in Loughborough on Sunday, September 11. The historic moment was witnessed by hundreds of people who attended the service at the Carillon Tower. The Mayor..
Video: Mayor of Charnwood reflects on reading the local Proclamation
12th Sep
On Sunday September 11, 2022, the Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr Jennifer Tillotson read the local Proclamation for the new sovreign, King Charles lll at the Carillon Tower in Queen's Park, Loughborough. In this video, the Mayor talks about the pride of..
Crowds gather for historic Proclamation service in Queen’s Park, Loughborough
11th Sep
Crowds gathered to hear the reading of the Proclamation of King Charles III at Queen’s Park in Loughborough on Sunday, September 11. The historic moment was witnessed by hundreds of people who attended the service at the Carillon Tower. The Mayor..
Proclamation service to be held in Loughborough
9th Sep
A service to mark the local reading of the Proclamation of the new Sovereign will be held in Loughborough on Sunday. The Proclamation of King Charles III becoming the new monarch will be read by the Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr Jennifer Tillotson, at 2pm..
Our thoughts are with the Royal Family
8th Sep
The Mayor of Charnwood, councillors and officers of Charnwood Borough Council are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen. The Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr Jenny Tillotson, said: “This is a very sad day for our nation and on behalf of the..
Wellbeing Café one of many projects awarded with a Charnwood Community Grant
8th Sep
A Wellbeing Café in Loughborough has received £3,500 through a community grant awarded by Charnwood Borough Council. The café is one of the many activities delivered by Loughborough Wellbeing Centre at its new venue at Asha House on Woodgate and..
Video: Quorn resident talk's about late father's 51-year-old letter about restoring the Outwoods
7th Sep
In this short video, a Quorn resident and parish councillor Jane Hollingworth, talks about discovering a letter her late father wrote to the Echo in 1970. Peter Gamble, who also lived in Quorn was passionate about nature and wildlife sadly passed..
51-year-old-letter reveals resident’s late father’s Outwoods wish has come true
7th Sep
A local resident has shared her delight after discovering her father’s wish to restore the Outwoods in Loughborough is becoming a reality. Jane Hollingworth, a Quorn Parish Councillor and volunteer for Quorn in Bloom got in touch with the borough..
Time running out to enter open spaces photo competition!
7th Sep
Charnwood residents have less than two weeks to enter the ‘Love the outdoors in Charnwood’ photo competition. Charnwood Borough Council launched the competition as part of its ‘Love the outdoors in Charnwood’ campaign which celebrates the..
Community Lottery celebrates its four-year anniversary
6th Sep
Over 50 good causes are continuing to be supported by the Charnwood Community Lottery as it marks its fourth birthday. Charnwood Borough Council launched the community lottery in 2018 and since then, over 145,000 tickets have been bought and £87,000..