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).
September 2018
First draw approaches for community lottery
20th Sep
The first big draw of the Charnwood Community Lottery is fast approaching and already more than 20 groups have signed up to take part. Tickets are on sale for the lottery, organised by the borough council, which aims to raise thousands of pounds for..
Portrait of former Mayor of Charnwood revealed
19th Sep
A college student has painted a portrait of a former Mayor of Charnwood and presented it to the borough council. Talented Catherine Hewitt, who studied at Loughborough College, was asked to carry out the work by the Council and it may kick-start a..
Loughborough students encouraged to #THINKcommunity this academic year
19th Sep
Students are being encouraged to think about their local community at the start of a new term in Loughborough. Charnwood Borough Council, Loughborough Police and Loughborough University are working in partnership once again to urge new and returning..
Tenant delighted as home improvement contract gets underway
18th Sep
A multi-million pound contract to deliver improvements to Charnwood Borough Council homes is underway. Anstey resident Ann Houghton was delighted to be the first person to have a new kitchen fitted by Fortem, the Council’s newly-appointed..
Artist commissioned to bring Charnwood war horse to life
14th Sep
An artist has been commissioned to create an armature of Charnwood war horse Songster for this year’s Remembrance Day commemorations which will mark 100 years since the end of World War One. Charnwood Borough Council has appointed award-winning..
Cemetery consultation will close soon
10th Sep
Time is running out to have a say on a consultation over possible locations for a new cemetery in Loughborough. Charnwood Borough Council is seeking views by September 23, 2018 on proposed sites for new burial ground as the current cemetery in..
Bring sites starting to be removed across the borough
7th Sep
The process to remove bring sites across Charnwood has started in a move which will save taxpayers around £20,000 a year. The Council announced plans earlier in the year to remove 79 glass and aluminium recycling banks at a number of locations. The..
Full steam ahead for Charnwood Community Lottery
4th Sep
People are being urged to take a chance and make a difference by supporting Charnwood Community Lottery which has launched today. Tickets for the lottery, which is being run by the borough council, are now on sale and will help raise money for good..
District leaders call for collaboration
4th Sep
District Council leaders are calling on Leicestershire County Council to work with them to fully investigate options for the future of local government organisation in the county. The leaders have written to the county council this week and urged it..
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