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August 2023
Camera trial underway to tackle littering from vehicles
31st Aug
A camera which uses artificial intelligence to capture people littering from vehicles is being trialled in Loughborough. Charnwood Borough Council will be piloting the LitterCam technology on Warwick Way over a 12-week period. Vehicle owners could be..
Households urged to respond to annual electoral register check
30th Aug
Letters reminding households in Charnwood to respond to this year’s check of the electoral register will begin to land this week. Charnwood Borough Council is posting around 11,500 forms to prompt the remaining households which have not yet..
Gardeners' Fair is returning to Loughborough
25th Aug
A unique event for gardeners is returning to Loughborough in September. Love Loughborough BID’s Gardeners' Fair event will return to Loughborough town centre on Sunday September 3. The event is free to attend and will take place between..
“It was 5am on February 24, 2022 when we suddenly woke to the sound of a bomb”
24th Aug
Charnwood continues to stand with Ukraine as the war-torn country marks 32 years of independence from the Soviet Union today (August 24). The Council is showing its ongoing support by flying the Ukrainian Flag at Loughborough Town Hall and its..
Exciting events continuing in Loughborough for visitors
17th Aug
Loughborough will continue to host a number of exciting events over the next few months for visitors and residents to enjoy. The town has welcomed vegan markets, a circus and much more alongside events to mark the centenary year of Loughborough’s..
Planning application submitted for St Michael’s Court, Thurmaston
16th Aug
A planning application to redevelop a sheltered housing complex in Thurmaston into nine new bungalows has been submitted. Charnwood Borough Council has submitted the plan and says the project will create nine new high-quality bungalows to replace St..
Loughborough Town Hall - entertaining visitors for decades
15th Aug
Throughout 2023, we will be continuing a series of features about Council services to explain a bit more about what we do. This time it’s the turn of our team at Loughborough Town Hall in Market Place. It’s fair to say it has been a challenging..
Free family activities at Loughborough Town Hall Panto Funday
14th Aug
Families are being invited to Loughborough Town Hall for some high-flying fun ahead of this year’s pantomime Peter Pan. The Town Hall, operated by Charnwood Borough Council, will open its doors between 10am-3pm on Sunday September 10 to offer a..
£6.8m of grant funding awarded to help households reduce their energy bills
14th Aug
This press release has been published by Leicestershire County Council Around 350 households across Leicestershire are set to benefit after Leicestershire County Council, in partnership with district authorities, was awarded £6.8 million by the..
Initiative to support residents’ health at Loughborough Mela on Sunday – pop along
11th Aug
Researchers from Loughborough University will be at Loughborough Mela Festival this weekend to chat to visitors about a series of initiatives designed to support and benefit local residents. Visitors can drop by their stand in Loughborough town..
Video: Loughborough Market and Fair celebrated with newly designed bench
10th Aug
A bench has been unveiled in Loughborough town centre to mark over 800 years of its historic market and fair. Loughborough-based artist Jacqui Grace, designed the bench as part of a project with Charnwood Borough Council, Soar Project and..
Bench unveiled to mark over 800 years Loughborough Market and Fair
10th Aug
A bench which celebrates the history of Loughborough Market and Fair has been unveiled in the town centre. Loughborough based artist Jacqui Grace, designed the bench as part of a project with Charnwood Borough Council, Soar Project and Loughborough..
Networking event for council tenants and leaseholders in Syston
9th Aug
Council tenants and leaseholders in Charnwood are being invited to a special event on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. The tenant networking event will take place at Syston Community Centre on School Street, Syston from 10am until 2pm. The event is..
Last chance to enter photo competition celebrating outdoor spaces in Charnwood
8th Aug
Time is running out to enter a photo competition which will showcase the borough’s fantastic parks and open spaces. Charnwood Borough Council launched the ‘Love the outdoors in Charnwood’ photo competition earlier this summer to celebrate the..
Number of projects across Charnwood being supported with community grants
7th Aug
Around £60,000 has been awarded in grants to community groups across Charnwood. The borough council has provided Charnwood Community Grants’ funding to 12 community projects ranging from mental health and wellbeing groups to a recycling project..
Queen’s Park celebrates 15 years of Green Flag success
4th Aug
Loughborough’s Queen’s Park has achieved the national standard of excellence for the fifteenth consecutive year. The popular park in the town, managed by the borough council and its open spaces partner idverde along with the help of volunteer..
Video: Augmented Reality Heritage Trail launched in Loughborough
3rd Aug
The Discover Loughborough Heritage Trail has recently been launched in the town and will help people find out more about Loughborough's rich heritage at 15 fascinating locations. The initiative is part of the £2.87 million Loughborough Town..
Time is running out to enter hanging basket competition
2nd Aug
Charnwood residents have until the end of August to enter a competition to find the best hanging basket in the borough. The Council’s open spaces partner, idverde have teamed up with Loughborough in Bloom to invite residents to get creative and..
Loughborough’s history at visitors’ fingertips thanks to Town Deal-backed project
1st Aug
Loughborough’s history will be brought to life by an augmented reality heritage trail being launched in the town. The Discover Loughborough Heritage Trail will help people find out more about the town’s rich heritage at 15 fascinating..