This section contains our latest press releases as well as links to our press release archive.
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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) Lewis Harbon, communications officer (PR and social media) and Daley Francis, communications officer (website and publications).
January 2022
Hundreds of businesses apply for new Omicron grant as new deadline set
18th Jan
Over 300 businesses in Charnwood have applied for a new business grant which aims to help hospitality and leisure firms impacted by Omicron. Charnwood Borough Council is administering the Government funding and is urging eligible businesses to come..
Video: Local pub landlord talks about Covid-19 business grants
17th Jan
Since the start of the pandemic, the Council has distributed a total of more than £55 million of Government funding to businesses across Charnwood. In this short video, landlord of The Swan Inn in Mountsorrel Danny Harwood, talks about how the..
Video: Businesses encouraged to apply for Omicron Hospitality and Leisure grant
14th Jan
Cllr Shona Rattray, the Council's lead member for business support has filmed a short video encouraging eligible Charnwood businesses to apply for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure grant scheme. Applications opened last week and over 200 businesses..
Have your say on council housing issues
14th Jan
Two places on a housing advisory board are up for grabs for Charnwood Borough Council tenants and leaseholders. Board members can have a say on how housing services are run by the Council to help make them better. The Housing Management Advisory..
New postal ballot papers issued for Loughborough Shelthorpe by-election
11th Jan
Postal ballot papers for the Loughborough Shelthorpe by-election on January 20 are being re-issued due to an error with the forms already sent out. Charnwood Borough Council is advising people in the Shelthorpe area who have received a postal vote..
Shelthorpe by-election to take place on January 20
7th Jan
Voters will take to the polls on Thursday, January 20 for the Loughborough Shelthorpe by-election. The ward has two Charnwood Borough Council seats and both are currently vacant. Polling stations are open between 7am and 10pm and voters are required..
New Omicron grant launched to support leisure and hospitality businesses
5th Jan
Updated on January 14: The deadline for applications for this grant scheme is Monday February 14. Applications for a new business grant which will aim to help the hospitality and leisure sector in Charnwood are now open. The Omicron Hospitality and..
December 2021
Covid-19 grant scheme goes live to support Charnwood businesses
23rd Dec
A new Covid-19 grant scheme for businesses in Charnwood is now open for applications. The Local Discretionary Grant Scheme is being operated by Charnwood Borough Council following the Government’s announcement of extra funding being made available..
New Armed Forces Bill passed in Parliament
22nd Dec
New legislation which will ensure Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families are better supported when accessing key public services has been passed in Parliament. Charnwood Borough Council’s Armed Forces Champion, Cllr Hilary Fryer has..
Mayor’s Community Carol Service goes online due to pandemic
17th Dec
The Mayor of Charnwood’s Community Carol Service on Monday December 20 will be shown online only due to the pandemic. Organisers had been planning to have a reduced capacity audience at All Saints Parish Church. However, due to the increasing..