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 Comery, senior communications officer, Lewis Harbon, communications officer (PR and social media) and Daley Francis, communications officer (website and publications).
March 2023
A46 and A6 spring clean to get underway
23rd Mar
Two major high-speed roads in Charnwood are scheduled to be given a spring clean this month. Charnwood Borough Council’s waste partner Serco will be undertaking the clean-up in March which sees litter and debris removed from central reservations..
Nominations open for local elections in May
22nd Mar
Candidates looking to stand in the local elections in May have until 4pm on Tuesday, April 4 to submit nominations. Charnwood Borough Council has 52 councillors across 24 wards with all seats being up for election on Thursday, May 4. Elections will..
Town Hall to remain closed until March 27 following fire
21st Mar
Loughborough Town Hall will be closed until at least Monday, March 27 following a fire in the town centre last week. However, Charnwood Borough Council says preparations are already underway to get the venue reopened as soon as possible. The Town..
Council signs up to climate and nature pact
20th Mar
The Leader of Charnwood Borough Council has supported a pact to tackle climate change, nature decline and carbon reduction in Leicestershire. Cllr Jonathan Morgan signed the Leicestershire Climate and Nature Pact with other councils and organisations..
Historic moment as Hope Bell is cast at iconic Loughborough bell foundry
16th Mar
A bell which will mark the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Charnwood communities has been cast in Loughborough today (March 16). The Hope Bell will remember those lost in the pandemic but also pay tribute to the NHS and key workers while being a..
Loughborough Town Hall closed to the public until Monday March 20 inclusive
16th Mar
Loughborough Town Hall has issued the following statement: "Following the fire in Loughborough town centre on Wednesday afternoon, we can confirm that Loughborough Town Hall will be closed to the public until Monday 20th March 2023..
Council leader thanks fire service for 'amazing' response to town centre blaze
16th Mar
The Leader of Charnwood Borough Council has thanked firefighters for their response to the blaze in Loughborough town centre yesterday. Cllr Jonathan Morgan said: “This was a significant fire, but importantly no-one has been hurt. “I would like..
Grab yourself a litter picking kit to help give Charnwood a spring clean
15th Mar
Litter picking kits will be loaned out to Charnwood residents to help give the borough a spring clean. Charnwood Borough Council has a number of free litter pickers, high-vis jackets, and litter bags to loan out to residents as part of the Great..
Council’s civic officer earns national award
14th Mar
Charnwood Borough Council’s civic officer, Carol Hardy has been awarded a highly commended award at this year’s Civic Office of the year awards. The awards, organised by the National Association of Civic Officers was attended by Carol and..
Group offering a safe space for young people supported by Charnwood Community Grant
13th Mar
A community group which engages and works with young people across the borough has been awarded a £5,000 community grant from Charnwood Borough Council. Shepshed based, Passion Youth Group, helps develop young people’s skills to make them more..