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).
August 2018
Loughborough Mela returns to the town centre
13th Aug
The annual Loughborough Mela event returns to the town centre on Sunday August 19 between 12-5pm. The free event celebrates Loughborough’s cultural and ethnic diversity and brings a variety of food stalls, children’s activities, fairground rides..
Get back into netball
10th Aug
A series of netball sessions are offering women the chance to get “back into netball”. The borough council’s Active Charnwood team is excited to be putting on the fun, social and informal sessions at Wreake Valley Academy. They are aimed at..
Consultation launched over new cemetery site
7th Aug
A consultation will be launched on Wednesday, August 8 over possible locations for a new cemetery in Loughborough. Charnwood Borough Council is seeking views on sites for new burial ground as the current cemetery in Leicester Road is expected to be..
Silver award for Armed Forces support
7th Aug
Charnwood Borough Council has received a silver award for its support of armed forces. The Council was given the award by the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Scheme (ERS) which encourages employers to support defence and inspire others to do the..
Community groups urged to contact local councillors about grant funding
7th Aug
Community groups in Charnwood are being urged to contact their local councillor to help them access grant funding for projects. Charnwood Borough Council has introduced a member grants scheme which enables each borough councillor to award up to..
Taxis removed from road following inspections
7th Aug
Two taxis were taken off the road following inspections carried out by Charnwood Borough Council officers and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Seventeen taxis reported to the temporary inspection centre at Sandicliffe Motors in..
Warning for landlords over new HMO law
6th Aug
Landlords in Charnwood are being warned to make sure they are complying with new laws around Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO). From October 1, 2018 strict new rules introduced by the government mean that the majority of smaller properties being..
Find out about local projects at this year's Community Heroes Day
3rd Aug
Find out about local projects and how you can get involved at this year’s Community Heroes Day on August 12 in Loughborough. The event, run by Charnwood Borough Council in partnership with John Storer Charnwood, gives groups the chance to promote..
Charnwood plays host to representatives of China's Jianyang Municipal Government
2nd Aug
Charnwood was visited by representatives of the Jianyang Municipal Government in China on July 30 and 31 as overseas interest in developing links for economic development and investment purposes has grown in recent months, following a visit to..
New-look website for customers
1st Aug
A new-look Charnwood Borough Council website has been launched to improve residents’ online experience. The site has been refreshed to make it easier for customers to find information, make payments, request services and report issues. Cllr Roy..
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