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September 2024
Tenants showcase their gardening and creative talents at annual competition
12th Sep
Council tenants from across the borough are celebrating their awards following an annual garden competition. The tenant garden competition, which is run by Charnwood Borough Council, saw over 40 entries across 10 different categories, and showcased..
New woodland continuing to grow in Charnwood
11th Sep
A 15-acre community woodland in Hathern is continuing to grow after 14,000 trees were planted in 2022. Charnwood Borough Council created the community woodland on council-owned land in Hathern. Around 14,500 trees were planted in October 2022 to..
Excitement builds for Music in the Park event in Loughborough
9th Sep
Fun and music for all ages comes to Southfields Park in Loughborough at a new event taking place this weekend. Music in the Park is being held on Saturday and Sunday, 14 and 15 September and will be filled with live performances, activities and..
Southfields Park bandstand to be replaced with multi-use canopy
9th Sep
The bandstand in a popular Loughborough park is set to be replaced with a new multi-use canopy. The new structure in Southfields Park will be used to hold events at the open space and offer shelter and seating for visitors. Work is due to start to..
Queen’s Park and Forest Road Greenbelt Gardeners retain Green Flag awards
6th Sep
Loughborough’s Queen’s Park and Forest Road Greenbelt Gardeners have both received prestigious Green Flag awards once again. This is the 16th consecutive year Queen’s Park has achieved the Green Flag Award - the international standard of..
Last chance to submit Charnwood Sports Awards nominations as deadline approaches
4th Sep
Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 Charnwood Sports Awards. The event, which is organised and run by Charnwood Borough Council, is in its 14th year, and celebrates the sporting achievements of individuals, clubs and volunteers, as..
Main structure of Hope Bell is installed in Queen's Park
4th Sep
The main structure of the Hope Bell in Loughborough, which will mark the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on local communities, has been installed. The bell will be a tribute to the NHS and key workers and a reminder of how communities came together..
Loughborough Heritage Open Weekend offers rare chance to explore town's history for free
2nd Sep
A host of venues are opening their doors to the public for free as part of Loughborough Heritage Open Weekend. Visitors will be able to explore 12 sites in Loughborough as part of the event, on Saturday, 14 September, and Sunday, 15 September,..
Borough councillor resignation in Sileby and Seagrave ward
2nd Sep
Cllr Faye Forde, a ward member for Sileby and Seagrave, resigned from Charnwood Borough Council on Friday, 30 August. Cllr Forde was a member of the Green Party and was elected to the ward following the local borough elections in May 2023. A notice..
Second Loughborough KickStart Market for new traders announced
2nd Sep
A special market day set up for new traders and budding entrepreneurs is returning to Loughborough later this year. The first Loughborough KickStart Market was held in May and it is coming back to the town centre on Sunday, 20 October. The successful..