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 2019
Community groups urged to contact local councillors about grant funding
18th Sep
Community groups in Charnwood are being urged to contact their local councillor to help them access grant funding for projects. The member grants scheme is run by Charnwood Borough Council and enables each borough councillor to award up to £1,000 to..
Celebrating Charnwood Community Heroes 2019
16th Sep
Scores of people who are dedicated to helping others have been honoured at the Charnwood Community Heroes 2019 awards. The event, organised by Charnwood Borough Council, celebrated the many positive contributions made by people, groups and businesses..
Former Mayor portrait by Loughborough College student officially unveiled
13th Sep
A mayoral portrait painted by a Loughborough College art student has been officially unveiled to its subject. Erin Smith, who was only 16 when she received the commission from Charnwood Borough Council, presented the portrait to former Mayor, Cllr..
Invitation to networking event for tenants and leaseholders
9th Sep
Council tenants and leaseholders are being invited to a special event on Thursday, September 26. Charnwood Borough Council has organised a tenant networking event at Loughborough Town Hall. Council tenants will be able to meet officers, ask questions..
Leader welcomes multi-million pound regeneration funding announcement
6th Sep
The leader of Charnwood Borough Council has welcomed news that Loughborough is in line for up to £25 million of funding to regenerate the town. Cllr Jonathan Morgan says the announcement today by Local Government Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick is a..
Recycling simplified across Leicestershire
4th Sep
District councils in Leicestershire have joined forces to make recycling easier than ever by providing a more consistent recycling service for Leicestershire residents. The majority of county residents are now able to recycle exactly the same..
Council supports new campaign to protect partners staff members
4th Sep
Charnwood Borough Council is backing a new campaign by its waste management partner Serco which aims to protect its frontline staff members. Serco is launching a new zero tolerance policy towards any violence, aggression or abuse directed against its..
Charnwood Museum rides high on Visit Britain survey
3rd Sep
Charnwood Museum is one of the most visited free attractions in the East Midlands according to Visit Britain. The museum in Loughborough, run by Charnwood Borough Council, was the 11th most popular free attraction in 2018 with nearly 45,000..
Empty home now ready to rent thanks to grant
2nd Sep
A house in Loughborough which was empty for over three years has received an £8,000 grant to help bring it back into use. The owner of the property contacted Charnwood Borough Council for help with renovating the three-bedroom property which had..
August 2019
Time is running out to nominate your local sports stars
30th Aug
People are being reminded to nominate their local sporting stars for this year’s Charnwood Sports Awards. The annual awards are run by Charnwood Borough Council and give recognition to committed athletes and the dedicated coaches and volunteers who..
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