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).
October 2020
Lead member welcomes Loughborough College news as Kickstart scheme launches
19th Oct
Loughborough College has issued the following press release, which may be of interest for Charnwood residents: Nearly 150 potential job placements have been identified from around 50 local employers just three weeks after the launch of..
Time is running out have a say on proposed private sector housing licensing schemes
19th Oct
Residents, landlords and businesses in Charnwood are being reminded to give their views on two proposed licensing schemes. Charnwood Borough Council launched the consultations on the two licensing schemes for private landlords in August and over 300..
'We all have a role to play in tackling virus'
15th Oct
Everyone in Charnwood has a role to play in tackling Covid-19, says the Leader of Charnwood Borough Council following a rise in cases. Data published by the Leicestershire County Council on Wednesday, October 14 shows that for the week ending October..
Projects in Charnwood awarded over £117,000 in Covid-19 grant funding
15th Oct
Community groups in Charnwood have been awarded over £117,000 in grant funding to help them recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Charnwood Borough Council launched its VCS Covid-19 Recovery grants in a bid to help voluntary organisations respond..
Council wants your views on shopping safely and locally
15th Oct
Shoppers and businesses across Charnwood are invited to share their experiences and thoughts on the safety of the high street and shopping locally in a short survey. The survey, running until 30 October, will help Charnwood Borough Council and..
Residents encouraged to mark Remembrance Sunday from home
14th Oct
Residents of Charnwood are being asked to stay home on Remembrance Sunday this year and find other ways to honour those who served and sacrificed themselves in the line of duty. In line with national government guidance on social distancing, most..
‘It’s down to us’ to control the virus, says new campaign
9th Oct
A new wide-ranging campaign is calling on residents across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to stem rising rates of coronavirus during a second wave. The drive - backed by the NHS, local authorities, Leicestershire Police, universities and..
Virtual presentation on Shepshed Town Centre Project
9th Oct
Residents and businesses in Shepshed are being invited to hear more about the Shepshed Town Centre Project through a virtual presentation next week. Charnwood Borough Council has been working closely with the Shepshed Town Team, with support from..
Grant helps Rothley bowls club fund new community defibrillator
5th Oct
A Rothley bowls club is well on the way to becoming ‘heartsafe’ thanks to support from the borough council and the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust (JHMT). Soar Valley Bowls Club now boasts a new defibrillator for use during cardiac..
Search is on for Charnwood Community Heroes 2020
1st Oct
Residents are being urged to enter nominations for Charnwood Community Heroes 2020 when they open on Thursday October 1. The awards, run by Charnwood Borough Council, are a chance to thank people, groups and organisations who have carried out a good..
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