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 and Daley Francis, communications officer.
December 2023
Canal improvements in Loughborough officially opened
4th Dec
This release was issued by the Canal & River Trust A section of historic canal towpath in Loughborough has been officially reopened following a government-funded project to make it better for walkers, cyclists and visiting boaters. Charity, the..
Work underway to extend bustling village hall thanks to UK Shared Prosperity Fund
4th Dec
A village hall at the heart of the community is undergoing a transformation thanks to the support of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Anstey Parish Council is extending the Jubilee Hall to provide a second larger community hall for the local scout..
Charnwood businesses recognised at regional tourism awards
1st Dec
Charnwood businesses, events and locations have scooped up the top accolades at a regional awards ceremony. The Leicestershire Tourism & Hospitality Awards recognise the successes of events and businesses across the past 12 months. The awards..
Tree-mendous giveaway popular in Charnwood
1st Dec
Thousands of people in Charnwood collected free trees during this year’s giveaway. Charnwood Borough Council handed out 3,500 tree saplings so local people could plant them in their garden as part of its commitment to plant trees and help the..
November 2023
Shop local this Small Business Saturday
30th Nov
Charnwood residents are being encouraged to support their local high streets and businesses in the run up to Christmas. Small Business Saturday makes its return on December 2 and is asking for people across the country to shop small. Shepshed based..
Tennis club now serving up pickleball thanks to Charnwood Community Grant
28th Nov
A local tennis club has been awarded £1,300 through Charnwood Community Grants to promote and run pickleball classes. Sileby Tennis and Pickleball Club has recently converted a tennis court into three pickleball courts and has been promoting the..
Business event offers advice to entrepreneurs and start-ups in Leicestershire
27th Nov
A sold-out entrepreneurial event took place in Charnwood on November 15 as part of the Leicester Business Festival. The Inspiring Entrepreneurs event organised by Charnwood Borough Council in partnership with Loughborough University offered an..
Festivities begin in Loughborough with Christmas lights switch-on
26th Nov
Loughborough is looking festive following the Christmas lights being switched-on in front of thousands of people on Sunday November 26. The event, organised by Charnwood Borough Council, was an afternoon of fun with a variety of market stalls, food..
Charnwood Sports Awards finalists revealed
23rd Nov
The finalists for this year’s Charnwood Sports Awards have been announced. The awards, organised by Charnwood Borough Council’s Sport and Recreation team, Active Charnwood, received over 100 nominations this year. The Charnwood Sports Awards..
Sileby youngster chosen to switch on Loughborough’s Christmas lights
20th Nov
An inspirational youngster has been chosen to ‘Light up Loughborough’ and switch on the town’s Christmas lights in front of thousands of people. Amellia Baker, from Sileby, has been named the winner of the Light up Loughborough competition run..