News
June 2023
Appeal for new independent member of councillor expenses panel
30th Jun
Charnwood Borough Council is looking for a new person to join the Independent Remuneration Panel which reviews and makes recommendations on the allowances and expenses paid to its councillors every year. Members of the panel are appointed for a term..
Explore the Carillon Tower as part of its centenary weekend
28th Jun
Please note, these talks are now fully booked. Visitors to the Loughborough Carillon Tower centenary celebrations are being given the chance learn how the Carillon is played. Four free talks will take place over Saturday July 22 and Sunday July 23,..
Summer activities for children available to book now
27th Jun
A variety of activities are available this summer to youngsters across Charnwood. Active Charnwood, the sport and recreation team at Charnwood Borough Council, will be running activities from Friday, July 21 until Thursday, August 24 at a number of..
Event in Loughborough celebrates the Armed Forces community
26th Jun
Visitors to Loughborough helped mark Armed Forces Day on Saturday June 24. Charnwood Borough Council organised an event in Loughborough’s Market Place for residents to attend to show their appreciation for the armed forces community. The Council,..
Repair work underway at Loughborough Town Hall following huge town centre blaze
18th Jun
Work to repair the historic Loughborough Town Hall is underway following a devastating town centre fire earlier this year. The roof of the Grade II listed building was damaged by the blaze in March, with additional smoke and water damage to other..
First networking event for council tenants and leaseholders in four years
14th Jun
Council tenants and leaseholders attended a special event on Thursday, June 8, 2023. The tenant networking event took place at Loughborough Town Hall and was the first event of its kind since September 2019 due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The..
Solar Together scheme returns to Charnwood
14th Jun
A group-buying energy scheme which can help residents invest in solar panels to save on energy bills and cut carbon emissions is returning to Charnwood. Solar Together Leicestershire helps people looking to make an investment in solar panels on their..
Exhibition opens to tell the story of how the historic Alexandra Bedspread helped fundraise Carillon Tower
14th Jun
An exhibition to tell the story about how money was raised to build the Carillon Tower 100 years ago is taking place at the Sock Gallery at Loughborough Town Hall. The Alexandra Bedspread is made up of 510 signatures which was used to help raise..
Email checks of Charnwood’s electoral register to get underway
13th Jun
Residents in Charnwood are being asked to look out for an email as part of an annual check of voter details. Charnwood Borough Council is required to contact all households in the area to check voters’ details are correct on the register. The..
New safeguarding leaflet for Town and Parish Councils in Charnwood
9th Jun
Parish and Town Councils in Charnwood will soon have access to a new leaflet which aims to help them get to grips with safeguarding issues. Charnwood Borough Council has worked with other local authorities in Leicestershire to create the new bitesize..
Video: How is the Carillon Tower played?
9th Jun
Loughborough’s iconic Carillon Tower is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023. We spoke to the borough's carillonneur, Caroline Sharpe about how the Carillon Tower is played and the pride of playing it in its centenary year. Charnwood Borough..
Armed Forces Day to be celebrated in Loughborough
7th Jun
Armed Forces Day celebrations are planned in Loughborough to show appreciation for the armed forces community. Charnwood Borough Council will be marking Armed Forces Day 2023 on Saturday June 24 with a small event in Loughborough Market Place. The..
Video: Loughborough Town Deal backed project announces free wi-fi throughout town centre
6th Jun
Visitors to Loughborough now have access to free wi-fi across more of the town centre. The network is being expanded as part of the £2.87 million Living Loughborough project which is being led by Charnwood Borough Council in partnership with Love..
Free wi-fi extended across Loughborough town centre thanks to Town Deal-backed project
5th Jun
Visitors to Loughborough now have access to free wi-fi across more of the town centre. The network is being expanded as part of the £2.87 million Living Loughborough project which is being led by Charnwood Borough Council in partnership with Love..
Video: Work to Shepshed Market Place about to begin
2nd Jun
Construction work to improve Market Place in Shepshed and make it a more attractive place for visitors and residents will begin this month. Charnwood Borough Council will be creating a more open and more pedestrian-friendly space while increasing..
Centenary of the Carillon Tower to be marked with weekend of events
2nd Jun
Loughborough’s iconic Carillon Tower will be the focus of events to mark its 100th anniversary. Charnwood Borough Council will be marking the occasion with a weekend full of events and activities in Queen’s Park on Saturday July 22 and Sunday..
Work to start on scheme to transform Market Place in Shepshed
1st Jun
Work on a scheme to transform Market Place in Shepshed will get underway in June. Charnwood Borough Council will be creating a more open and more pedestrian-friendly space while increasing parking in the area for shoppers. The improvements have been..