This section contains our latest press releases as well as links to our press release archive.
You can also keep up to date with our news on Twitter and Facebook
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 Simpson, communications officer (PR and social media) and Daley Francis, communications officer (website and publications).
March 2019
New rounds of Charnwood grants to benefit community
15th Mar
Community groups and charities are being invited to apply for funding in 2019. The Charnwood Grants scheme is run by Charnwood Borough Council in a bid to help local organisations, charities and community groups access funding support. Cllr Deborah..
Video celebrates events held to mark 100 years since end of Great War
13th Mar
A video has been created to showcase all the events held in Charnwood on November 11, 2018 to mark 100 years since the end of World War One. Charnwood Borough Council co-ordinated and supported the events on Remembrance Sunday last year, including..
Changes to housing register in Charnwood
13th Mar
Charnwood Borough Council is changing the way in which it handles applications for social housing to ensure services are helping those most in need. The Council has revised its housing allocation policy to focus on people who have the greatest and..
Local elections briefing proved popular
12th Mar
A session for people who are considering standing in the Charnwood Borough Council elections on May 2 has proved a success. Around 80 people attended the elections briefing session at Loughborough Town Hall on Tuesday March 5. The event offered..
Scam warning in memory of Charnwood councillor
12th Mar
Charnwood residents are being warned about the dangers of scams in memory of a former borough councillor who was an unfortunate victim shortly before he died. Cllr John Sutherington, a member of Charnwood Borough Council for 19 years, lost thousands..
Netball now sessions
8th Mar
New netball sessions are giving women a flexible way to play the sport. The borough council’s Active Charnwood team is hosting the Netball Now sessions at Wreake Valley Academy in Syston. The fun and informal sessions are being run in partnership..
New dates released for food safety course
7th Mar
Food handlers who have not received any formal training are being encouraged to sign up to a food safety course. Charnwood Borough Council runs the Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering and offers people the opportunity to learn the basics of food..
Reminder over registering to vote for local elections
5th Mar
The last chance to register to vote for May’s local elections in Charnwood is April 12. Charnwood Borough Council has 52 councillors across 28 wards and all seats are up for election on May 2 this year. Parish and town council seats across the..
Funding is positive boost for new community centre in Loughborough
1st Mar
Calls are being made for residents to get involved with a community centre being built in the heart of Loughborough. Charnwood Borough Council has given a £20,000 grant towards Grange Park Community Centre and is urging residents to join the team of..
February 2019
Increase to local element of council tax approved
26th Feb
Charnwood Borough Council has agreed to raise its share of council tax by 9p a week for a Band D property. The increase will see the annual charge for an average Band D property rise £5 (4.27 per cent) to £122.09 from April 1, 2019. The..
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